KeeKee
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It wasn't a good kind of high...exactly...
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Disneyfalcon
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I have another question? Does anyone ever use a noise filter? If so, where did you get it, and when do you use it exactly?
Disneyfalcon
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I'm sorry, I meant noiseware. Do you ever use it KeeKee?
KeeKee
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The Noiseware that you are referring to is it software from Imagenomic? I have only heard of it, never used it. When I need to use that type of thing, I use what comes with Photoshop. I rarely use it, though, because it can make the image appear "soft" if overdone. In thousands (yes, thousands!) of images, I have only used it a half dozen times at the most. I wouldn't recommend that you spend your money on it. You would be much better off applying that money to Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.
What image editing software are you using now?
Disneyfalcon
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I've got Elements 5.0. I know there's some free noiseware out there too. I've never tried it before. I made a sad old rookie mistake on our last trip to the World and left my ISO on 800 the entire trip. I have some serious noise in some of my pics.
KeeKee
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You may not be able to recover those. Leave your ISO on automatic unless you have a specific effect in mind. Digital cameras do a pretty good job of getting the ISO correct.
I would chalk those pix up to experience and save my money for the full-blown Photoshop. You cannot even imagine the difference between PSCS3 and Elements.
I would chalk those pix up to experience and save my money for the full-blown Photoshop. You cannot even imagine the difference between PSCS3 and Elements.
Disneyfalcon
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Can I leave it on automatic in manual modes, like P?
I've wanted full blown photoshop but I've heard there's a steep learning curve. Did you find that to be true?
I've wanted full blown photoshop but I've heard there's a steep learning curve. Did you find that to be true?
KeeKee
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Depending on what make camera you have, P can mean different things. If it means Programmed, then, yes, you can leave your ISO on automatic. I think you can leave it on automatic in most modes anyway.
Yes, there is a steep learning curve with Photoshop, but after you have gotten over the hump it just becomes an extension of your creativity. There are lots of good books and magazines and free online tutorials to help you learn Photoshop. Half the battle is understanding the terminology and theory of photography. Sounds like you have a good head start in that department. If you are really serious about photography and don't use a film camera and develop and print your own stuff, then Photoshop is the best way to further influence the images that you capture. Be brave, bite the bullet and you won't regret it.
Disneyfalcon
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Alright I'll have to add it to the list of things we COULD spend our tax rebate on. Behind the Canon Rebel XSi (I'm ready to upgrade from the XT) and the 85mm lens.
The list goes on and on!!
Thanks KeeKee!
The list goes on and on!!
Thanks KeeKee!
PhotoDave219
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Yeah but there was this look that Illford paper,, D-76 and a #2 contrast filter just gave the world of black and white.....
KeeKee
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That's true, but Photoshop has some really nice methods of converting color to B&W with PSCS3 that were previously unavailable that make it almost a distant memory...
PhotoDave219
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SO what do you do on that conversion? I just flip it to lab and then delete the B channel and then the other channel thats left.
KeeKee
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In PSCS3 under Image, Adjustments, there is a Black and White conversion adjustment that lets you adjust reds, yellows, greens, cyans, blues, and magentas, as well as run presets that simulate filters that in the past you would have had to physically attach to the camera i.e. blue, green, red, neutral density, high contrast blue, as well as infrared and some others.
Prior to this version of PS you would have had to use the Channel Mixer to convert color to black and white, which worked pretty well, but this new adjustment feature is fabulous!!!
PhotoDave219
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Well yes, I still have a couple of Red25 filters lying about.
Sadly CS2&3 dont play well with the software at the newspaper so we're still using CS1. Its like using a kit Bessler enlarger instead of something like a nice Omega.
.... Now if only i had a 4x5 camera to shoot some type 55 polaroid on. That might be hard to explain to get past secuirty at WDW.
Sadly CS2&3 dont play well with the software at the newspaper so we're still using CS1. Its like using a kit Bessler enlarger instead of something like a nice Omega.
.... Now if only i had a 4x5 camera to shoot some type 55 polaroid on. That might be hard to explain to get past secuirty at WDW.
Ok, I leave in 12 days and have been playing with the "P" setting on my camera and am getting some pretty good results. Next question: I really love night photography. I know to use a tripod and remote shutter release. But I have a polorizing filter on my camera which I know helps for bright, daytime pictures. Should I remove it for my night time shots or does it not make a difference? Thanks again everyone for all your great tips.
Paul
Paul
I will, thank you.
PhotoDave219
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..... A polarizer will be practically useless at night except for acting as a 2 stop ND filter, making for a longer exposure.
