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Posted on 28/06/04 11:50:22 PM |
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MrAverage
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Blending two pictures
I Need some advice. I can't seem to get this monkey to look like part of this picture. I have tried blurring, desaturating, adding noise, dust and scratches,curves and even motion blur but nothing seems to work. Please any advice would be great. thanks in advance.  |
Posted on 29/06/04 09:16:02 AM |
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Steve Caplin
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Re: Blending two pictures
Well, there are three problems. The first is that the monkey's a different colour to everything else: the man, the background, all have a strong red cast. This is easily fixed using Color Balance, Curves, or whatever. The second issue is that the darkest point in the background is set by the man's hair and moustache, and the image is such low contrast that it's really not that dark. So we need to use Curves or Levels to limit the amount of black in the monkey. Finally, you need to stick the monkey in his mouth. He'll never draw enough to get it lit like that!  |
Posted on 29/06/04 8:39:01 PM |
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MrAverage
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Re: Blending two pictures
Thanks for the advice I'll give it a try. |
Posted on 01/07/04 07:45:37 AM |
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MrAverage
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Re: Blending two pictures
Here is the final product. Thanks for all your help. I will no doubt ask many more question.  |
Posted on 01/07/04 08:19:29 AM |
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trinityofone
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Re: Blending two pictures
Good image, it didn't do too badly in the contest either  _________________ It must be Thursday, I never could get the hang of Thursdays |