Small card... 32GB Class 10
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Should fix that pesky raw problem.
As for halos just try duplicating the layer and set the top layer to multiply instead of normal in the layers tab,
Once done should be a decent little effect, try pressing up and down seeing which blend mode works well and make multiple duplicates with different blending modes.
Then using the pen tool, or selection tool or just paint around the edges, make a mask and duplicate it when needed to make the sky levels different to the foreground. Should do the trick
Once you have the blending you want then apply levels to each and tweak where needed.
[link]|cat%3a19666792|prd%3a19666792
Should fix that pesky raw problem.
As for halos just try duplicating the layer and set the top layer to multiply instead of normal in the layers tab,
Once done should be a decent little effect, try pressing up and down seeing which blend mode works well and make multiple duplicates with different blending modes.
Then using the pen tool, or selection tool or just paint around the edges, make a mask and duplicate it when needed to make the sky levels different to the foreground. Should do the trick
Once you have the blending you want then apply levels to each and tweak where needed.
I actually had a 32 GB card til it went down with a mysterious issue so I've been using my 2 GB card lately.
As for the photo sounds like some good options to try. Thanks!
As for the photo sounds like some good options to try. Thanks!
You’ll never be able to do a decent job of masking tonal differences between the layers using a basic layer mask, even with a Wacom. You’re far better off using the advanced blending modes built into Photoshop (see my note to the OP below).
Just set 3 layers, change one to vivid, one to multiply and the bottom to normal. Instant improvement, I have a Wacom
I do agree advanced blending will help but for a newb it's a quick improvement and a place to make a start.
I do agree advanced blending will help but for a newb it's a quick improvement and a place to make a start.
But it’s far quicker to drag a couple of Blend If... sliders around than it is to try to mask around features like tree branches, regardless of which layer modes you use.
Even better to just get rid of the problem so you don't have to fix it in the first place.
True that, not even denying it or disagreeing.
I know time consuming masking will help when it comes to fog though.
If one blend layer interferes with another creating a master mask separating the sky and ground will aid in recovery.
I know time consuming masking will help when it comes to fog though.
If one blend layer interferes with another creating a master mask separating the sky and ground will aid in recovery.
Ugh. I’ve taught Photoshop before. Getting people to understand layer masks is tough enough. Asking them to wrap their brains around the concept of nested, intersecting layer masks usually involves much wailing, gnashing of teeth and pulling of hair. Most of that on my part. I usually like to go for the easiest solution first, which is why I like `FallisPhoto’s idea.
Masking isn't that tricky, but then again been chopping for about 9 years and doing and teaching are different so you're probably right.
Here is what I did, very brief very quick.
1)Duplicate the layer 3 times
2)Set 2 of those layers to colour burn mode on top of your duplicated normal mode layer
3)Merge the three duplicated layers.
4)Make a mask on that newly merged layer
5)Go into the channels option (next to the layers pallet) and select the blue layer hit CTRL+A To select all
6) CTRL+C to COPY IT
7) Go down to the blank alpha channel (from creating your mask) select it, hit CTRL+P to paste and then CTRL+I to invert.
8) All that is left to do is go back to the layers channel and there should be one completely masked out sky around a blackish building.
9)Drag the actual mask onto the original layer you opened with. and delete the duplicated layer
10)you should only be left with one layer the original layer with a perfect mask on it now.
11)Set a new background layer to a light grey to match the foggy sky
12)duplicate the newly masked new layer 3 times
13) set the top to multiply
14) set the middle to Soft light
15) leave the bottom in normal
your haloing should be gone and your foggy sky should be matte.
In theory but who needs theory when I have it here:
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1 Minute masking job.
This is what he wanted right?
Here is what I did, very brief very quick.
1)Duplicate the layer 3 times
2)Set 2 of those layers to colour burn mode on top of your duplicated normal mode layer
3)Merge the three duplicated layers.
4)Make a mask on that newly merged layer
5)Go into the channels option (next to the layers pallet) and select the blue layer hit CTRL+A To select all
6) CTRL+C to COPY IT
7) Go down to the blank alpha channel (from creating your mask) select it, hit CTRL+P to paste and then CTRL+I to invert.
8) All that is left to do is go back to the layers channel and there should be one completely masked out sky around a blackish building.
9)Drag the actual mask onto the original layer you opened with. and delete the duplicated layer
10)you should only be left with one layer the original layer with a perfect mask on it now.
11)Set a new background layer to a light grey to match the foggy sky
12)duplicate the newly masked new layer 3 times
13) set the top to multiply
14) set the middle to Soft light
15) leave the bottom in normal
your haloing should be gone and your foggy sky should be matte.
In theory but who needs theory when I have it here:
[link]
1 Minute masking job.
This is what he wanted right?
That’s what I love so much about Photoshop – there are easily a dozen different ways to achieve the ends you’re after. I’ve been using it for over 17 years and I’m still learning new techniques all the time.