Photoshop wizards: Lend me your... eyes.

synoptica · 22nd October 2009, 10:14 PM

Hey guys,

I've got a photo that I've taken of my car that I would like to bring out more detail in in the shadowed areas. I used to be okay with Photoshop but I'm just not that good anymore; I've only been able to make minor adjustments to this shot.

Can somebody give me an idea on what to do to bring out more detail in the rear of the car without making it look like crap?

Thanks

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Kyl3 · 22nd October 2009, 10:15 PM

Sure, post it up and we'll take a look at it

Edit, it just loaded for me... d'oh!

jesh · 23rd October 2009, 10:39 AM

Try Shadow/Highlights and see if you can adjust that to your liking (image>adjustment>shadow/highlight). Otherwise my next suggestion would be some sort of curves adjustment.

Freshwat3r · 23rd October 2009, 12:02 PM

I had a go at fixing up the back with levels.

Think I might have taken it too far.

PrawnStar · 23rd October 2009, 2:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by synoptica

Hey guys,

I've got a photo that I've taken of my car that I would like to bring out more detail in in the shadowed areas. I used to be okay with Photoshop but I'm just not that good anymore; I've only been able to make minor adjustments to this shot.

Can somebody give me an idea on what to do to bring out more detail in the rear of the car without making it look like crap?

Thanks

pix

Here's my attempt.

Adjusted the mid-tones on the back and brightened the whole image up a touch.

P

Bastard Child · 2nd November 2009, 11:07 PM

22nd October 2009, 10:14 PM	#1
synoptica Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: London, N19 Posts: 2,271	Photoshop wizards: Lend me your... eyes. Hey guys, I've got a photo that I've taken of my car that I would like to bring out more detail in in the shadowed areas. I used to be okay with Photoshop but I'm just not that good anymore; I've only been able to make minor adjustments to this shot. Can somebody give me an idea on what to do to bring out more detail in the rear of the car without making it look like crap? Thanks Click to view full size!

23rd October 2009, 12:02 PM	#4
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22nd October 2009, 10:15 PM	#2
Kyl3 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Hunter Posts: 3,041	Sure, post it up and we'll take a look at it Edit, it just loaded for me... d'oh!

23rd October 2009, 10:39 AM	#3
jesh Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,741	Try Shadow/Highlights and see if you can adjust that to your liking (image>adjustment>shadow/highlight). Otherwise my next suggestion would be some sort of curves adjustment.