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STEP AWAY FROM THE DIFFUSE GLOW.
Apr 15 05 06:54 pm Link Posted by Storm: haha! you're right, that's s***'s cheesy...but i see everyone doing it! Apr 15 05 08:02 pm Link I like to apply the watercolour effect to everything. Then I hang it on my mom's fridge and she calls me an artist. Apr 15 05 10:41 pm Link Posted by Storm: There was an article on omp teaching photographers who to do Maxim type shoots. I'm thinking that's where everyone got it from. Lame. Apr 16 05 03:29 pm Link hey, at least it's better than all of those people who find the "glowing edges" filter in photoshop or elsewhere, use it on a picture, and think they're a genius. i believe the proper term is "n00bs". Apr 16 05 05:33 pm Link Like no kidding!! LOL!! what a mess people pictures have become with bleeched white eyes, super duper soft skin,... and the funny thing is that IF you are shooting one's portfolio for them and do that, established agencies will reject those images.. They want to see what the model looks like.. not what the digital artist can do with the photos.. That being said, I just met with a friend who showed me an example of what FHM did to his image... they do remove the bags under the eyes, they do smooth out the poores, and revove all zits and stuff..but that is different.. What seems to be the "pass" is if it doesn't look like it's been photoshopped then it is a decent image if the point of the picture is to capture what the model looks like.. just my not so humble thoughts on the subject.. JP Apr 17 05 11:17 am Link Posted by pitythestupid: LOL....don't you know that by using "glowing edges", it automatically converts crap into art?? (I wish I could GRIN in here).. Apr 17 05 11:19 am Link Posted by Storm: HA! Well said. I've never said anything though because a) I don't want everyone's work to look the same and b) it makes my stuff look more pro in comparison. heh Apr 17 05 11:27 am Link DIFFUSE GLOW IS EVIL AND SHOULD BE STAYED COMPLETELY AWAY FROM!!!! If one MUST use it....use it sparingly in a completely seperate layer and erase or layer mask out disignated areas. IT IS FOR AFFECT! NOT FOR OVERALL COMPOSITION!!! DIFFUSE GLOW DOES NOT a GREAT IMAGE MAKE.....AT LEAST NOT OUTSIDE OF THE 1980'S!!!! Let's all try to get away from the "One Touch Filter Syndrom"! In the commercial world....if they can SPOT what you've done....YOU'VE FAILED and they move onto the next. PLEASE....let's all start learning the vast and varried parametric values that are so richly present in that wonderful software! It is limitless and we should all start to really exploit it's possibilities. In turn....and in doing so.....you will grow as Artists. Jeffery Scott (1019) Apr 17 05 12:21 pm Link Mainly when it's over done. It's like make-up, a little goes a long way. Apr 17 05 12:38 pm Link Like anything else, everything has it's time and it's place. Just use good taste. Sometimes you're forced into using filtes because of the customer's demands. I like to play with filter's, combine them, whatever... I think basically start with a good photograph, period. Apr 17 05 01:33 pm Link Ha ha I like this thread Apr 19 05 02:37 pm Link Man, if I started a thread every time a photographer used an effect or shot I thought was cheesy, the page would be full of my threads. I've used diffuse glow maybe twice, and both times had a good reason. I think it's silly to make a blanket statement like "don't ever use it." Apr 20 05 12:49 pm Link You know, I happen to like diffuse glow if it's done right. I use it on a large majority of my photos and typically the only ones that really come after me for using it are the ones that don't edit their photos at all and are against all types of editing. But hey  What do I know Apr 20 05 03:32 pm Link Posted by Jeffery Scott: Good advice...but diffuse glow is actually very effective when used correctly. May 01 05 11:54 pm Link Posted by Jeffery Scott: Well, ok- you can take my glow- but leave me with my gaussian blur, thats such a timesaver, hehe. May 02 05 12:03 am Link lol this is some funny shit.. well I do find it funny also when someone uses the diffuse glow on all of their work.. people usaully do it to turn a crap photo into "art" and yes it can be done right. It isnt good to overdo it, use it over and over again. I do admit... I have used it for one photo in my portfolio lol but I think it looks alright on the photo I chose. May 02 05 12:32 am Link Posted by * Visual Mindscapes *: I saw that article. I can't figure out how the stupid filter works so I skipped it.... May 02 05 12:42 am Link Posted by Jeffery Scott: People often ask me, "What filter did you use?" or "How did you do that?" with my photography. May 02 05 01:14 am Link I have not once used diffuse glow on my images when i edit....maybe for text effect....but i mainly stick to my hue/saturation, levels adjustments, some contrast adjustment, and maybe some dodging and burning, and the only filter id ever use is either gausian blur or the smart blur...now that i have OS CS@ i am exploring some of the new stuff or what they call "goodies" with the program, and i download many plugins for my software and id have to say alien eye candy all the way....but never had the need for diffuse glow ::dances:: May 02 05 01:17 am Link Like everything else in Photoshop, I use Diffuse Glow when it makes sense. Sadly, in the past, that was at all times. Seriously, though, if you want to highlight one of the more abused filters, I nominate USM. Too many people use a heavy hand with that one as well. BTW, one should never disagree with Jeff on matters of Photoshop, for we all bow at that particular temple. May 02 05 04:48 am Link What's funny is that some photographers, some even on this website, learned how to use diffuse glow and now they think they are professional photographers! ROFLMAO May 02 05 04:56 am Link True, true. DG can augment, but will never replace, proper lighting. May 02 05 05:49 am Link STEP AWAY Or use it friendly covered with a lot of layers  May 02 05 06:13 am Link or... add noise blur lather.rinse.repeat May 02 05 08:45 am Link Its nice to know I am still loved ..... As for difuse glow - I do not even use it.... you just think I do... Plus when dealing with models that want to look specific ways functions like difuse glow are godsends - Since most models I work with are not pro models and do not posses perfect skin it can take an average model and make them look stunning and that is truly what we are supposed to do as photogrpahers right? Make images that people like.. Posted by * Visual Mindscapes *: May 02 05 02:04 pm Link Posted by Brent Burzycki: Plus when dealing with models that want to look specific ways functions like difuse glow are godsends Yups, you do use it. lol Since most models I work with are not pro models and do not posses perfect skin it can take an average model and make them look stunning and that is truly what we are supposed to do as photogrpahers right? Make images that people like.. I've shot average models and I've never had to use diffuse glow. May 02 05 02:07 pm Link Great idea. How about we do away with using software like PhotoShop and PaintShop pro altogether and bring "Photography" back to its beginnings and most honest form, i.e. direct from the lab with no adjustments? While, we're at it, we might as well do away with "Digital" and have everyone on OMP, MM and MuseCube go back to using SLRS, Medium and Large format since a lot of models say here and there that real photographers use Film? ...and they replied, "Pssh". *grin* May 02 05 02:39 pm Link Hey Brent... whats your process? I think your photos rock! great! May 02 05 02:46 pm Link Well I think we already know you are way better than I... thus you woudl not have to use it.. And thanks for the compliment.... she is a very hot model.. Since most models I work with are not pro models and do not posses perfect skin it can take an average model and make them look stunning and that is truly what we are supposed to do as photogrpahers right? Make images that people like.. I've shot average models and I've never had to use diffuse glow. May 02 05 08:30 pm Link Posted by Shovelhead Curt: Wow now that is a huge quesiton that would take alot of typing to explain.... May 02 05 08:32 pm Link Now I'm getting jealous. Someone wanna explain to me how to use diffuse glow so that I can make some cheesy pics of my own? All I get out of it is dark yuckiness where the highlights used to be. Not the kind of image that a name like "diffuse glow" inspires. May 02 05 09:28 pm Link Look ma, no nose! Heheh. May 02 05 11:30 pm Link Posted by * Visual Mindscapes *: Posted by Storm: There was an article on OMP teaching photographers who to do Maxim type shoots. I'm thinking that's where everyone got it from. Lame. People actually read those articles?!?!?!?!? May 02 05 11:33 pm Link haha, there's an old adage... but isn't it nice to know that these filters are available? it doesn't mean that we have to abuse them LOL How about Cool Ice? lol May 02 05 11:39 pm Link Posted by BlacklistVisual: Hilarious. May 03 05 07:33 pm Link |
