Photo Retouching - - More stylized - Page 2

saby · #16 04-22-2007, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Peter S

I agree with Nancy.
I hope you don't mind me trying this one.
You seem to be going for the desaturated look, not really to my taste but if thats what ou want thats Okay.

Peter

Hi Peter,

How did you achieve this kind of skin i like it very mutch?

saby

lkroll · #17 04-22-2007, 09:37 AM

In GIMP, I used (on duplicate layer) the dark 1 gradient and set to screen to enhance the separation (contrast) betweet light and shadow on the face. I then flattened and dupped and ran a Contrast mask to open up the shadow details copying the base layer to the Top and set to lighten. Flattened and did a few other things (mainly for cleanup).

The few other things: Dup (3 layers) ACE, Grain Extract Overlay, merge down, Overlay with adjusted Opacity and erase throughs (for selective noise reduction; it's a GIMP thing). I also desaturated a bit.

jjjay00 · #18 04-24-2007, 10:30 PM

Here's my version. MAN!!! Looooove working with photos!!!!!!!!!
This guy looks completely different to the original, but that's just my taste...He now looks like he is modelling versus guy next door. Oh and B&W: much more stylish. Enjoy.

jjjay00 · #19 04-24-2007, 10:46 PM

OMG, just read the entire thread again, nearly died when I read "self portrait"...hope you didn't mind me having a go and calling the subject 'guy next door'...The point is you have a good face for retouching, not that you need retouching...I'll just shut up now

SchlinkyMalinky · #20 04-25-2007, 04:00 PM

Lmao, no problem

Like I said I know I'm no model but I wasn't trying for perfection or I would have at least had a shave! lol
I was trying to get a gritty, relatively 'truthful' picture. Hey you gotta make the best of what you got!!

SchlinkyMalinky · #21 04-27-2007, 05:41 PM

Ok, so it's been a while. I'm reading up on d + b and I think I'm making some improvement. It's like anything, when you first get something new you do it to excess. Here's my more refined touchup....

Am I getting any closer?

SchlinkyMalinky · #22 04-27-2007, 06:20 PM

And as far as tweaking to make me look better, this is probably as far as I would go otherwise it all starts looking a bit unrealistic

jjjay00 · #23 04-27-2007, 07:10 PM

I think it depends on what the image is being used for as well as personal taste. The first of the above 2 is a nice clean retouch job, the second; whilst it's a more intense retouch work compared to the first it doesn't showcase the extent of the subject's potential in terms of looking good. Yes there needs to be a balance between real and unreal, but I go back to my original point - what is the image's purpose?

booblik2007 · #24 05-03-2007, 11:47 PM

how about?
http://img175.imagevenue.com/img.php..._122_340lo.jpg