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10/01/2004 03:21:39 PM · #1 |
Blurring ? Gaussian ? Shake the camera while shooting ? LOL
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10/01/2004 03:24:36 PM · #2 |
Originally posted by s4nd3r99:
Blurring ? Gaussian ? Shake the camera while shooting ? LOL |
Buy a really expensive soft focus lens.
You could also use a diffuser on the lens, like pantyhose, but nothing works as well as the optics.
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10/01/2004 03:26:51 PM · #3 |
Are you using Photoshop? If so, here is a pretty quick and easy "soft focus" technique that is good for portraits, etc.
- Make a duplicate of the background layer (drag it to the "New Layer" icon)
- Select Filter > Other > 'High' 'Pass'; experiment with settings around 2 - 5; click OK (don't freak out at the result)
- Change the layer blend mode to Soft Light (the image will now appear sharper, not softer)
- Choose Image > Adjustments > Invert (the sharpening turns to softening)
- Adjust opacity to taste. You can now erase from this "softened" layer to allow the sharpness of the original image to show through (such as around the eyes, where it is important to maintain sharpness)
The above looks more "soft focus" (to me) than a globally-applied gaussian blur, which can just look "blurry".
Message edited by author 2004-10-01 15:35:23. |
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10/01/2004 03:27:42 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by s4nd3r99:
Blurring ? Gaussian ? Shake the camera while shooting ? LOL |
I apply a gaussian blur layer and then adjust the opacity of it to achieve the effect. |
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10/01/2004 03:27:54 PM · #5 |
to get this effect:
1.) Open image
2.) Mke sure image is sharp
3.) Apply gaussian blur, 4 px radius
4.) Immediately selct "edit/fade gaussion blur", adjust to 25% or thereabouts
5.) Apply 10px gaussian blur, fade to 20% |
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10/01/2004 03:43:14 PM · #6 |
For this one, I used the cellophane from a CD package. The 'filter' is basically free and the results are good. |
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10/01/2004 05:01:24 PM · #7 |
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10/01/2004 05:08:50 PM · #8 |
The way it was used in hollywood prior to filters was to use a nylon stocking of which a piece is stretched over a square or a ring. Bring it close to the lens. It is still used by many pros. The soft fade out was done by placing a ring of vaseline on the 'filter'. the fade is real cool but cleaning the 'filter' is not.
Message edited by author 2004-10-01 17:12:31. |
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10/01/2004 05:10:31 PM · #9 |
| The Highpass Thing that EddyG suggested works great, but I cranked it up to 28 anf it looks great! |
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10/01/2004 05:38:10 PM · #10 |
I tried Tony's technique and came up with this...
Too cool! I'll have to play with it some more. Thanks for posting, Tony! |
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10/01/2004 05:50:47 PM · #11 |
Thanks a lot for the help guys!
I'm going to give it a try when I have the time (hopefully soon).
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10/01/2004 05:57:27 PM · #12 |
There is a free 'filter' download somewhere on the www.autofx.com site which does some excellent soft focus. It is part of the Dream Suite series. I can't find it on the site at the moment but it is there somewhere and free. It is good if you use it in small quantities, like I just did on this portrait.
Message edited by author 2004-10-01 17:59:44.
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10/01/2004 06:29:06 PM · #13 |
It is called Dreamy Photo and I agree with Gary... it is one of my favorite plug-ins!
(Terrific photo, as always, Gary!)
Message edited by author 2004-10-01 18:29:32. |
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10/01/2004 06:31:53 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by EddyG:
It is called Dreamy Photo and I agree with Gary... it is one of my favorite plug-ins!
(Terrific photo, as always, Gary!) |
Yep that's the one Eddy! Thank you, I couldn't find it before. I recommend this plug in, it can do some amazing stuff! Thanks for the compliment Eddy :)
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10/01/2004 07:20:17 PM · #15 |
Having seen it used well, I'm a big supporter of the panythose method.
Not to mention it's cheap. :)
Clara |
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10/01/2004 08:50:13 PM · #16 |
Originally posted by kiwiness:
Originally posted by EddyG:
It is called Dreamy Photo and I agree with Gary... it is one of my favorite plug-ins!
(Terrific photo, as always, Gary!) |
Yep that's the one Eddy! Thank you, I couldn't find it before. I recommend this plug in, it can do some amazing stuff! Thanks for the compliment Eddy :) |
Just downloaded this plug-in and works great. Tried it on a masters outtake, I really like the effect. Is this allowed in basic editing?
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10/01/2004 11:56:35 PM · #17 |
Great Plug-in! Anymore freebies around? What do you think of this one?
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10/02/2004 12:08:28 AM · #18 |
my favorite photoshop recipe both blurs and blooms:
1. duplicate layer
2. blur new layer - radius 20 (adjust to taste)
3. set new layer to screen
4. adjust curves on new layer (S curve, 4 points)
pt1 65,0
pt2 125, 40
pt3 205, 220
pt4 255, 255
5. set opacity of new layer to 50% (adjust to taste)
Dave
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