Seeing red.

Xerubus · 2nd February 2006, 12:32 PM

Something a little different for me. I'm usually very vocal against people processing shots as b&w with added colour ... but i couldn't help myself with this shot. C&C more than welcome.

D70, 24-70 2.8, iso 400, 1/500, f3.5, 24mm. sb800 off camera to the right.

cheers

f3n1x · 2nd February 2006, 12:53 PM

I think you've slightly over done the saturation of the red channel it looks visibly fake.

IMHO reflective surfaces dont have that colour in them, it just wouldn't happen.

You need light emittion to create that colour (ie a pc monitor).

^catalyst · 2nd February 2006, 1:06 PM

Yeah turn it down a bit!

-Lachie

DJ-Studd · 2nd February 2006, 1:16 PM

Looking very arty, certainly looks good assuming that's the effect that you were after!

-- DJ

huntman · 2nd February 2006, 1:19 PM

I agree with the first two replies. Background looks rad, the red car is too much out of place.

Xerubus · 2nd February 2006, 1:49 PM

thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated...

absolutely zero saturation to this image... the red is standing out so much as it was the only vehicle i have used lighting on... the others are very dark... i'll post the original colour version later on so that you can see the red is in line with the saturation of the other colours.

cheers.

protecon · 2nd February 2006, 2:02 PM

I like it!
Looks very professional - where's amphibius? :)

Arch-Angel · 2nd February 2006, 2:27 PM

I'd really like to know how you guys do those.
I have tried quite a few times in PS. I just can't find a way to make a accurate mask- it always comes out with jagged edges that make the final product look really crap.

Xerubus · 2nd February 2006, 2:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arch-Angel

I'd really like to know how you guys do those.
I have tried quite a few times in PS. I just can't find a way to make a accurate mask- it always comes out with jagged edges that make the final product look really crap.

here's a really basic way to do it: http://www.lonestardigital.com/history_brush.htm

i process mine differently... but this guide will get you started.

afro · 2nd February 2006, 3:02 PM

turn down the contrast aswell.. the overall image is quite harsh.

mountford · 2nd February 2006, 7:40 PM

nup, I like it as it is. Good work.

plasticbastard · 2nd February 2006, 8:32 PM

I LOVE it.

It screams at you - nay, it leaps out of the picture, grabs your eyeballs, and pulls them out of their sockets screaming 'LOOK AT ME NOW!'.

Very nice

brembo · 2nd February 2006, 8:36 PM

The photo looks alright, but I agree with a few other people in that the red is too harsh. If it was toned down a little it'd be perfect.

Dinuc · 2nd February 2006, 8:48 PM

Good Photo.

The red looks perfectly exposed. It appears brighter because it was lit by the flash and because it has been contrasted by the dark background.

Would like to see the original photo.

Dna

nexx · 2nd February 2006, 8:58 PM

I think it would look even better (and possibly fit in more) if there was a slight red hue to the floor below the red car.

Good shot nonetheless

2nd February 2006, 12:32 PM	#1
Xerubus Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: AU, The World Posts: 827	Seeing red. Something a little different for me. I'm usually very vocal against people processing shots as b&w with added colour ... but i couldn't help myself with this shot. C&C more than welcome. D70, 24-70 2.8, iso 400, 1/500, f3.5, 24mm. sb800 off camera to the right. cheers __________________ www.markcrossphotography.com

2nd February 2006, 12:53 PM	#2
f3n1x Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Armadale, Melbourne Posts: 1,649	I think you've slightly over done the saturation of the red channel it looks visibly fake. IMHO reflective surfaces dont have that colour in them, it just wouldn't happen. You need light emittion to create that colour (ie a pc monitor). __________________ f3n.org\|systems admin, graphics & foss software Canon Eos 40D. Canon 50mm f1.8. Tamron SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical (IF). Sigma EF 500 DG Super ETTL Flash(Broken! :/)

2nd February 2006, 1:16 PM	#4
DJ-Studd Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 1,642	Looking very arty, certainly looks good assuming that's the effect that you were after! -- DJ __________________ http://www.djstudd.com - Primary PC \| Secondary PC \| Firewall successful purchases: faktor, fyreblade, pappasmurf, chuna, cele98, smick707, dadust2, anthonyl, tangcla, worlok, cryogenic, gibbon, iconoclast, weeroonah, gizmo_melb, draxx, drunkborg successful sales: xenon, narcolepsy, yotka, eurismo

2nd February 2006, 1:49 PM	#6
Xerubus Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: AU, The World Posts: 827	thanks for the comments guys, much appreciated... absolutely zero saturation to this image... the red is standing out so much as it was the only vehicle i have used lighting on... the others are very dark... i'll post the original colour version later on so that you can see the red is in line with the saturation of the other colours. cheers. __________________ www.markcrossphotography.com

2nd February 2006, 3:02 PM	#10
afro Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,082	turn down the contrast aswell.. the overall image is quite harsh. __________________ You suck at photos.

2nd February 2006, 1:06 PM	#3
^catalyst Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: melbourne Posts: 10,045	Yeah turn it down a bit! -Lachie

2nd February 2006, 1:19 PM	#5
huntman Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: sutherland, sydney Posts: 95	I agree with the first two replies. Background looks rad, the red car is too much out of place.

2nd February 2006, 2:02 PM	#7
protecon Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Perth, WA Posts: 1,089	I like it! Looks very professional - where's amphibius? :)

2nd February 2006, 2:27 PM	#8
Arch-Angel Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,586	I'd really like to know how you guys do those. I have tried quite a few times in PS. I just can't find a way to make a accurate mask- it always comes out with jagged edges that make the final product look really crap.

2nd February 2006, 7:40 PM	#11
mountford Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Ryde NSW Posts: 233	nup, I like it as it is. Good work.

2nd February 2006, 8:32 PM	#12
plasticbastard Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sector ZZ9 Plural Z Alpha Posts: 3,941	I LOVE it. It screams at you - nay, it leaps out of the picture, grabs your eyeballs, and pulls them out of their sockets screaming 'LOOK AT ME NOW!'. Very nice

2nd February 2006, 8:36 PM	#13
brembo Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,780	The photo looks alright, but I agree with a few other people in that the red is too harsh. If it was toned down a little it'd be perfect. __________________ If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate. UGBox.net -=- NSW Supermoto Riders Club

2nd February 2006, 8:48 PM	#14
Dinuc Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,428	Good Photo. The red looks perfectly exposed. It appears brighter because it was lit by the flash and because it has been contrasted by the dark background. Would like to see the original photo. Dna __________________ www.andrewmurdoch.com.au

2nd February 2006, 8:58 PM	#15
nexx Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 6,365	I think it would look even better (and possibly fit in more) if there was a slight red hue to the floor below the red car. Good shot nonetheless