April 2008: Contest Discussion

[pixeltek]

dataflow, chill...

when i think fashion, i think "vogue" not "field and stream" -- that's all i mean.

sure, you can "retouch" her to have flawless skin but she is not a fashion model nor does she belong on a fashion mag cover, imho...just 'cause she can be "retouched" doesn't mean you can magically transform her into a fashion mag cover...all the retouching in the world won't do that for this photo.

i think i'm up to 6 cents

[Cassidy]

Guys, a challenge is a challenge, so step up to the plate

[0lBaldy]

I will simply refer pixeltek to the old "Dove Evolution" short video at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYhCn...eature=related

[saby]

Originally Posted by 0lBaldy

I will simply refer pixeltek to the old "Dove Evolution" short video...]

thanx for sharing this 0lBaldy, it's nice when there is a team working and make perfect.

there isn't in my space

[Kraellin]

yup, that's what i was talkin about, OB

[LonK]

Hi hankw. Welcome to the Contest forum. It's always nice to see new members here. I'd hate to see you disqualified though. As the rules state, "Final image must be exactly 600 pixels wide and 800 pixels high" -- a vertical (aka Portrait) format. To achieve this you will need to CROP the horizontal (aka Landscape) source photo, NOT just resize it. I'm not familiar with Elements' tools, so you'll have to find out how to crop with it on your own. It should look something like the attached.

Hope that helps,

[hankw]

Lonk... Thanks I'll try the crop. As stated had my moments on the sizing.

[pixeltek]

okay, so i took you up on your challenge, olbaldy, and did my version of the "dove evolution" retouch...they're all her parts, just a lot of manipulation...i only added eyelashes (thanks rudd)...hope you like

[Kraellin]

excellent, pixeltek. that's the spirit

[0lBaldy]

Pixeltek, Looks pretty good!

Thanks for joining in!

[saby]

Originally Posted by pixeltek

...they're all her parts, just a lot of manipulation...i only added eyelashes (thanks rudd)...hope you like

little changes achieves more, I like Ur contribution

[pixeltek]

kraelin, olbady, saby...thank you! i know it's waaaaaaaaay overdone but i was trying to go for the whole "evolution" thing.

[0lBaldy]

Lonnie, I think you just set the Bar up a few notches! A very nice job my friend......well done...!

[LonK]

Thanks 0lBaldy. That's very kind of you to say.

It was an absolute joy for me to work with this gorgeous young lady's photo. As has been noted, the source photo is certainly less than ideal, but that should never stop a determined, creative retoucher. Confronting such challenges is, after all, what most of us do!

I took the liberty of adding a complimentary new "do" to accentuate a demure, "girl next door" digital makeover. While not necessarily glamorous, fashionable or "artsy", I believe the result is surely appropriate for a 'zine with the requisite title of _RetouchPRO_.

[pixeltek]

lonK...i double that, you definitely set the bar...each challenge retouchpro has, i always look forward to seeing your entries, they are always exceptional...keep up the fantastic work!!!!!!!!!