BEFORE and AFTER: The Post Processing Thread

metrickid · 04-18-2017, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Updated version

Looks a lot better! I don't mind the edited look, it works just fine here!

socale39 · 04-18-2017, 09:43 PM

Looks real good. One thing I can appreciate is the correct location of the sun glare in relation to the shadows. See so many edits where the two don't match up.

dauble2k5 · 04-18-2017, 10:22 PM

This thread inspired me to dust off my Wacom tablet and play around in Ps.

jmg · 04-30-2017, 09:26 PM

Here is some major dirt and bug removal. I didn't have time to get the car washed, so it was absolutely filthy. I also painted out a bunch of orange cones along the road. It was sunset so I wanted to bring back that orange glow from the left as well as how it hit the trees. The sun was actually very brights and orange, and my camera balanced the color a way too cool compared to reality.

Before:

Angeles Crest RAW by JMG, on Flickr

After:

Angeles Crest V2 by JMG, on Flickr

Constructive criticism welcome!

fscuderia23 · 05-09-2017, 05:04 AM

I don't really know what I'm doing xD

metrickid · 05-09-2017, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Here is some major dirt and bug removal. I didn't have time to get the car washed, so it was absolutely filthy. I also painted out a bunch of orange cones along the road. It was sunset so I wanted to bring back that orange glow from the left as well as how it hit the trees. The sun was actually very brights and orange, and my camera balanced the color a way too cool compared to reality.

I would clone out the white thing in the windscreen too. Other than that it's looking fine.

recycledAlva · 06-09-2017, 11:49 AM

I went out and bought my first camera yesterday. So my experience is 0. But it was fun taking a few photos and doing a bit of post. Any tips and tricks are welcome!

c1pher · 06-09-2017, 12:04 PM

Do you somehow steal just a bit of our souls in the process?

Ickdeep · 06-11-2017, 01:27 PM

A little from my friend's WRX shot.

FMLYSDN · 06-11-2017, 09:17 PM

Quick edit on the LR app.

c1pher · 06-11-2017, 10:39 PM

Do you need the raw file or can you work with a jpg?

Ickdeep · 06-12-2017, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by MGM135is

Do you need the raw file or can you work with a jpg?

There is a big difference on what you are able to do with an initial RAW file versus JPG. You can use jpg but its highly recommend that you take photos in RAW format.

theriz · 06-13-2017, 01:32 PM

bump for more of jmg

Going to pick up a Canon 6D and a Canon 50mm f/1.4 lens at the end of the month! I need more inspiration!

jmg · 06-13-2017, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ickdeep

A little from my friend's WRX shot.

Nice, ickdeep. Seems a little overexposed now though.

Ickdeep · 06-14-2017, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jmg

Nice, ickdeep. Seems a little overexposed now though.

Actually looking back it now, it does but any less exposure would make the details of the car less.

Another before/after from my nephew's photo shoot

jmg · 06-14-2017, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Ickdeep

Actually looking back it now, it does but any less exposure would make the details of the car less.

Might help to play with the highlights and white levels.

FMLYSDN · 06-24-2017, 08:12 AM

Another iPhone LR edit. Native photo shot with Sony A7ii.

rockstar93 · 06-26-2017, 06:00 PM

Absolute beginner at this (photography and post-production), have great respect for the work that goes into it and wanna improve. I feel like I've over-edited these shots, but I love the vibrant look.

sirdaft1 · 07-03-2017, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rockstar93

Absolute beginner at this (photography and post-production), have great respect for the work that goes into it and wanna improve. I feel like I've over-edited these shots, but I love the vibrant look.

It's not too shabby, but your blacks are a little too low IMO. If you're using lightroom, a good starting point would be to bump up clarity, vibrance and saturation just slightly (+10 each). And depending on the photo, I've sometimes had good success bumping up the shadows just slightly.

sirdaft1 · 07-03-2017, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by FMLYSDN

Another iPhone LR edit. Native photo shot with Sony A7ii.

Just me or is that entire photo a bit out of focus?

FMLYSDN · 07-03-2017, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sirdaft1

Quote:

Originally Posted by FMLYSDN

Another iPhone LR edit. Native photo shot with Sony A7ii.

Just me or is that entire photo a bit out of focus?

I would say the car is. It's the only one that I shot from that angle. It's a shame. Guess I'll have to go shoot it again!

jmg · 07-03-2017, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by FMLYSDN

I would say the car is. It's the only one that I shot from that angle. It's a shame. Guess I'll have to go shoot it again!

I would. It's a great location! I would find a way to straighten those buildings though. Are on an inclined portion of the parking structure?

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