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Soft Light Layer Example
Posted 10-06-2008 at 04:06 AM by cricket1961
On a thread about D&B techniques, I was asked to post a example of what one of my soft light layers looks like. Here is the link to that thread, the post is on the 3rd page.
http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/pho...onal-uses.html
For those not wanting to go there, but please do, here is the shot posted.
http://www.retouchpro.com/forums/pho...onal-uses.html
For those not wanting to go there, but please do, here is the shot posted.
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Chris, I'm curious as to why you used a bit of color on this layer, rather than just black or white. What additional value does that provide? (And I *love* seeing the layer, btw. I've got a bit of a "thing" for looking at soft light layers...I find them fascinating...and a great way to reveal where you're sloppier than you think, in your work. Or that's the case with me, anyway!
)Posted 10-06-2008 at 07:12 AM by briarrose
- I use a bunch of color now and then to diminish color casts in small areas. Sometimes white or black just leaves a bit of residue that I don't care for.
ChrisPosted 10-06-2008 at 11:44 AM by cricket1961 - That makes sense. I thought I'd read someone (maybe you?) saying that in a thread, a long time ago...never tried it myself, though, although I do sometimes encounter the color shift issue. I'll have to give it a try!
Posted 10-06-2008 at 07:52 PM by briarrose - Chris
is there any chance that you could post a snapshot of the finished so i can visualize how that layer looks in real
thanksPosted 10-24-2008 at 10:25 AM by ilegales - If I can dig it up again I will post a snapshot before and after.Posted 10-27-2008 at 12:10 PM by cricket1961
- Yes that would be great -
i am a visual person and the before /after shot will make the softlight layer more understandable.
many thanks ChrisPosted 11-04-2008 at 01:14 AM by ilegales - Hello, This is Marksees. New to the forum. Looking forward to learning from all you guys and gals. - Thanks for being here for all of us willing learners. In addition, if I can share in some small way I sure will do so.
Thanks again to you all.
MarkseesPosted 12-27-2008 at 11:08 PM by marksees
