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    UGH! Freq. separation coming out blurry on texture

    am i stupid? my frequency texture workflow is resulting in blurry skin texture.

    what are the proper steps to do frequency separation? i think i might be skipping something.

    1. 2 layers - high low
    2. blur low at around 10ish? (same as you would use in high pass filter)
    3. apply bottom image to top image - add, invert, 2, 128
    4. set top image to vivid light
    5. WTF it's blurry! (i know i can mask the eyes and such, but still... wtf)


    i've included the original file and the blurry pos.

    original
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/tarynsaurusrox/5258331262/in/set-72157625465371379/


    blurado (post freqsep steps)
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/tarynsaurusrox/5257721759/in/set-72157625465371379/




    can anyone help with some awesome expert advice?
    Last edited by tarilynquinn; 12-13-2010, 10:12 AM. Reason: left something out
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  • #2
    Re: UGH! Freq. separation coming out blurry on tex

    4. set top image to linear light

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    • #3
      Re: UGH! Freq. separation coming out blurry on tex

      actually, your Apply settings are wrong too.

      Are you working in 8 or 16 bit?

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      • #4
        Re: UGH! Freq. separation coming out blurry on tex

        sorry, 8 bit

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        • #5
          Re: UGH! Freq. separation coming out blurry on tex

          ohhh i see what i did wrong. i think

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          • #6
            Re: UGH! Freq. separation coming out blurry on tex

            Originally posted by tarilynquinn View Post
            sorry, 8 bit
            From Sean Baker in the HPS thread:

            1.) Start with two copies of the image to be separated.
            * 2.) Working on the bottom copy, run the gaussian blur filter at the intended pixel frequency (same as you would input into the HP filter).
            * 3.) Selecting the top copy, choose Apply Image from the Image menu at top (Shift+Ctrl+A on PC; Cmd+Shift+A for Mac).
            * 4.) In the Layer dialog, select the bottom layer which you blurred in step 2.
            * 5.) In the Blending dialog, choose Subtract.
            * 6.) Enter '2' into the Scale box, and '128' for the Offset.
            * 7.) Preserve Transparency, Mask, and Invert should not be checked.
            * 8.) Choose OK.
            * 9.) Your top layer will now look much as a HP result, albeit a bit flatter.* Set the Blend Mode to Linear Light.* Opacity should remain at 100%.

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            • #7
              Re: UGH! Freq. separation coming out blurry on tex

              Originally posted by Flashtones View Post
              4. set top image to linear light
              thank you for your help, its much appreciated

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