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Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 10:21 am
by -default
Joann. This first week of the class is a preview of what is coming, with spontaneous images being presented along with various solutions. The actual class will be more similar to what you're used to with Sara and other on line classes, with more structure, including explanatory text and illustrations.
We do encourage you to take a crack at the images presented here, and then try them again after the class is underway, to see how the techniques you learn compare. Or post an image of your own, that you've already worked with, and see what people do.
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 12:34 pm
by ggroess
Greg,
I seem to be having trouble posting this. Keep getting message that post already done but not visible on web site. So I will try again.
I had a go on this one but it looks a bit blue in the shadows. I used the wizard first and am trying to remember "dont panic" at the mention of turning it off. This is the first time I have tried to use curves and I really just fiddled without knowing what I was doing. I suppose it's how I will learn. Any suggestions please let me know I am looking forward to some feedback. The second image is just sharpened a lttle using the neat plug in and I used a small adjustment in levels.
I downloaded the program for acv files and it worked a treat!
Jule
Julie,
Your correction for this image is really very nice. The shadows, as Mike mentioned are still a problem but a minor one.
Multiple "passes" or corrections in CM is a very powerful technique and you will be learning more on how and when to do it. The bottom line is that there are corrections that sometimes need to be made that conflict with a correction you have just made. Rather than undo something you just worked hard for; you can apply the first correction and go back to PS or PSE then re-open the image in CM and make a second correction. Sometimes in a separate color space. I for instance used LAB and CMYK in my correction.
Sharpening is almost always recommended. CM can do some sharpening and we do cover some techniques for doing that. No need to worry about using other tools. We want CM to be a part of your work flow, that means we use other tools to complete the image as needed.
Greg
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 6:23 pm
by mikemeister_admin
Really an excellent correction Julie - you are going to keep Greg on this toes during this course
Chris
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 6:41 pm
by mikemeister_admin
What I like about Julie's version is that the painting on the wall has just enough detail to anchor the diagonal from 11 o'clock to 4 o"clock.I tried and wound up with noise and casts.Well Julie,you won the right to buy the next round,congrats!GregM
Posted: Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:54 pm
by ggroess
Awesome Catch Greg...
I might have to take another swing at this one...that painting is now going to bug the heck right out of me....
Greg
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 12:59 am
by imported_julie
GregM,
I think its a compliment but I have absolutely no idea what you mean. Can you explain for me please
Julie
What I like about Julie's version is that the painting on the wall has just enough detail to anchor the diagonal from 11 o'clock to 4 o"clock.I tried and wound up with noise and casts.Well Julie,you won the right to buy the next round,congrats!GregM
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:16 am
by ggroess
Julie,
I'll take the liberty...
The picture he is talking about is circled.
The diagonal is a strong composition element the picture gives it a logical anchor point in the image. These are the types of things that should be considered when making decisions regarding an image...
BTW it is a strong compliment...I add mine to it as well...good work...I can't wait to see how much better you get...
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 1:29 am
by mikemeister_admin
It's why the hands of watches and clocks in advertisments always(99.9)point to 10past10.A "v" is a strong visual statement.GregM
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:03 am
by joann
Thank you for telling me this. I was almost in panic mode. I've actually printed out every page in the manual so I won't be completely dense. Curvemeister has changed a lot from when I first used it.....I'm really looking forward to learning how to use the program.
I will try to correct the images given this week.
JoAnn H
Joann. This first week of the class is a preview of what is coming, with spontaneous images being presented along with various solutions. The actual class will be more similar to what you're used to with Sara and other on line classes, with more structure, including explanatory text and illustrations.
We do encourage you to take a crack at the images presented here, and then try them again after the class is underway, to see how the techniques you learn compare. Or post an image of your own, that you've already worked with, and see what people do.
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 7:28 am
by imported_julie
Greg,
thanks for the explanation. I have noticed that I like diagonals in photos but thought it was just a personal bias. I certainly seem to have a lot to learn. I will try to have a go at the horse tomorrow before I go to work
julie
Julie,
I'll take the liberty...
The picture he is talking about is circled.
The diagonal is a strong composition element the picture gives it a logical anchor point in the image. These are the types of things that should be considered when making decisions regarding an image...
BTW it is a strong compliment...I add mine to it as well...good work...I can't wait to see how much better you get...