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Thursday, May 22, 2008
Textures
A recent trend in digital editing is the use of "textures". Textures are applied to a digital photo in Photoshop by overlaying a closeup photograph of a textured surface and changing the blend mode and opacity to create a unique look. The textures range from things like parchment paper to wood grain, and can really enhance certain photos. I've been hesitant to try them because I don't like to manipulate my photos too much, but I just bought a set from Red Leaf Studios to experiment with. For my first attempt, I used some photos that I took at the firehouse a while back. I'd love some feedback on these. I included a before and after of the last photo.
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2 comments:
Kind of like subliminal messages in music. It's interesting. I think, like most other effects, they can be good if used in moderation. Digital images are so clean that a lot of photographers add grain/noise afterwards to get a more natural feel. This could work similarly. Nice shots.
LOVE these details shots, Erik!
I also really like what the textures have done. The way I use them that I feel works well is to not have texture on anyone's skin (may seem obvious but I am shocked to see how many people leave it) bc it just looks unnatural to me and not in a good way...
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