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Postby ggroess » Fri Oct 02, 2009 7:33 pm

Ok...We are going to close the board to the class on Sunday Morning and I will post the link to the lessons at that time.
But before we go "dark" I wanted you all to have at a photo from my files.

I certainly hope that you have seen some new and interesting techniques, that you are excited to begin the class, and that we have ironed out all the kinks.

If you are having trouble posting to the forum, or are completely confused please send me a note at greg@curvemeister.com.  I'll help you get ready.

I want to thank the members who challenged us and showed off a bit this week.  Chris and GregM, ThomasD and others thanks for your help and for helping the newest class get going on Curvemeister.

Greg
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Postby mikemeister_admin » Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:57 pm

Contrast pin and a nudge of the saturation slider.GregM
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Postby ggroess » Sat Oct 03, 2009 12:20 am

Looks kinda cold...is there too much blue in the highlights??

Greg

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Postby mikemeister_admin » Sat Oct 03, 2009 2:36 am

I posted an image above where Ilowered blue about 10points in RGB.GregM

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Postby mikemeister_admin » Sat Oct 03, 2009 7:44 am

Lovely image Greg - great one to end on.

I've probably gone OTT on colour, but I like it (probably my eyes getting old and not seeing so well).

A problem I have with these lovely canyon photos, is that I've never seen one in the flesh and therefore do not know how far to push it to be just believable.

The key to this correction is to remove the blue cast in the shadows, otherwise one is in real trouble when you start to saturate or add a touch of Man from Mars.  I used an inverted Skin mask when adding colour to the tree - finished off with more blurring (I'm getting to like that effect, adds depth, warmth and glow).

Have a great course - and good luck to you all
Chris
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Postby ggroess » Sat Oct 03, 2009 2:32 pm

Zog,
Thanks again for you r kind help, great challenges and excitement.
The canyon can be pushed hard in the saturation but what appears to be missing is the Greens.

Here is an example of how far you can go...
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Postby mikemeister_admin » Sat Oct 03, 2009 4:04 pm

Nice picture. Greg think you overdid the last picture. it. Does not look very neutral, greens?. Here is my try. Only adjustments in CM Lab mode. Set neutral and white point. Increased colour saturation and minor contrast.
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Postby mikemeister_admin » Sat Oct 03, 2009 9:57 pm

ThomD,I think you got the color and brightness for the middle distance just right.GregM


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