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Photoshop Tutorials - Adding a touch of finesse to your photographic art |
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Written by David Peters
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Sunday, 28 September 2008 15:45 |
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Even though you've played by the rules, followed every instruction which the thick-as-a-block manual provided you with, you still find that there's a distinct something that your photograph lacks. Maybe you've just tilted the frame too much, or chosen the wrong combination of colors for your image... you know that there's definitely a lot you can do with it only, that you don't have the time to re-shoot the photograph. Here's the good news you don't have to re-shoot your image. In fact you can transform the very same photograph into an exquisite work of art, by simply editing it. Sounds incredible, doesn't it? In fact, that's just a few of the many alternatives editing software allows you. Modern day photographers unanimously assert the use of editing software in creating their fabulous works of art. And the best part about editing digital photography is that you can do it by yourself, with as little or as much time you wish to dedicate to the task, once you understand the software you've chosen to use as well as the possibilities it offers.
by DavidPeters
Even though you've played by the rules, followed every instruction which the thick-as-a-block manual provided you with, you still find that there's a distinct something that your photograph lacks. Maybe you've just tilted the frame too much, or chosen the wrong combination of colors for your image... you know that there's definitely a lot you can do with it only, that you don't have the time to re-shoot the photograph. Here's the good news you don't have to re-shoot your image. In fact you can transform the very same photograph into an exquisite work of art, by simply editing it. Sounds incredible, doesn't it? In fact, that's just a few of the many alternatives editing software allows you. Modern day photographers unanimously assert the use of editing software in creating their fabulous works of art. And the best part about editing digital photography is that you can do it by yourself, with as little or as much time you wish to dedicate to the task, once you understand the software you've chosen to use as well as the possibilities it offers.
Creating editing software is now a specialized field with an array of editing tools that are suited to every level of skill and expertise. From a beginner who just looking to grapple with a few basic touch-ups to a professional who is looking to transform his images, editing software encompasses a gamut of features, which can satiate your every need. Once you've captured your image, you need to go ahead and transfer it to your computer where you can get to work on it. But before you start, you will want to save a backup copy of your image, if ever things go out of hand!
If your photograph is centered on people, chances are that you will find many of the faces sporting red-eyes. This can be easily edited out of your picture with the most basic of editing tools, which nearly every version of editing software is equipped with. For all those pictures that have been taken at the wrong angle, you can rotate the entire image or even a part of it for incredible results. Also, as many seasoned professionals will tell you, if your photograph has too many elements crowded into it, which are actually detracting from the subject of your image, then it is advisable you trim away the edges of your photograph or 'crop' it. This tool is especially helpful if your subject is right in the middle of the photograph, and makes the entire look a lot more professional.
When it comes to experimenting with color, there's barely an avenue that editing software doesn't leave untouched. You can change the color of a certain part of your image, while leaving the rest intact, or even tint the entire image with a special hue. This tool works wonders when you want to recreate an antiquated look for your photograph, where all you have to do is just add a sepia tint. You can also convert your images to black and white or add a dull monochrome depending on the effect you wish to achieve. What's more, you can also make your picture of hot, baking sand appear even hotter by blowing an orange hue in it or make ice seem even colder by adding a tinge of blue.
You can also add emphasis to the subject of your photograph by blurring out the images behind it. For this, you first need to determine the most important part of your image, or the focal point, as it is more popularly known, and then play down on the background. You can even sharpen your images, to achieve a clearer overall impression. However, it is not possible for any editing software, no matter how advanced to sharpen an out-of-focus image. The best way you can use this tool is to 'selectively sharpen' where you choose the specific parts you want to highlight and sharpen just those.
Many modern versions of editing software can slice your image in several parts, which you can then use as singular images, or juxtapose them against others with a seamless finish. If you opt for a more advanced version, you can also avail of the revolutionary feature called 'Layering' which segregates your image into layers to allow you to experiment with a plethora of effects on individual portions of the image and them superimpose them on your image. You can even foray into different effects for each layer to come up with a unique combination of effects each time you work on the same image.
While buying your editing software, you first need to take into account the extent to which you're going to use it. If it's just a leisurely pursuit you want to indulge in, it is a lot more advisable that you stick to the basic versions that you can either download for free online or purchase at pretty reasonable rates. Professional versions like Adobe Photoshop or Corel Painter will cost you a lot more, for features that you may never use. Many basic versions like Google Picasa or paint.net offer you all the basic options like image cropping, rotation and red-eye reduction. For the more determined enthusiast, to find the perfect software that's compatible with your set of requirements, it is advisable that you do your homework on the internet before you make your choice. Now that you know what it takes to edit your photographs to create one-of-a-kind effects, don't hold back the next time you have a picture to use. Make the most of your imagination and have the software translate your thoughts into deeds. The combination, once achieved, will be nothing short of magic!
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