Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Smudge painting — Tutorials — gimpusers.com

Smudge painting — Tutorials — gimpusers.com: "The so-called smudge paining is an arts technique where some parts of a photo are smudged in a special way to create an image that looks as it was painted. In this tutorial I show you the general steps that are needed to create such a painted looking effect. But be aware - to master this technique you'll need lots of time - the more detailed you work the better will the outcome be. Nevertheless lets start - and enjoy the tutorial!"



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Tutorial Smudge Painting di Photoshop - YouTube

Tutorial Smudge Painting di Photoshop - YouTube: ""



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Composing Dynamic Landscape Images - Digital Photography School

Composing Dynamic Landscape Images - Digital Photography School: "As a landscape photographer I am constantly seeking that next X-factor shot – an image that leaps from the screen or page and demands the viewer’s attention – preferably attention of the favourable variety."



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3 Reasons to Shoot Vertical Aspect Landscapes and 6 Tips on How to Shoot Them - Digital Photography School

3 Reasons to Shoot Vertical Aspect Landscapes and 6 Tips on How to Shoot Them - Digital Photography School: "The majority of landscape images are photographed in the horizontal aspect. I guess this because the horizontal format approximates the way in which we perceive ‘reality.’ However landscapes look stunning in the vertical format and often the unique characteristics of the upright format suit a scene better than a horizontal* composition. I am guilty of undershooting verticals these days, primarily for commercial reasons, but in any given shooting situation I try to remind myself to seek both a vertical and a horizontal composition from a scene."



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How to Combine Flash With Ambient Light for Cool Bokeh Shots – PictureCorrect

How to Combine Flash With Ambient Light for Cool Bokeh Shots – PictureCorrect: "Bokeh almost always looks awesome in portraiture. Photographer Jay P. Morgan shows us how to combine an awesome Christmas light setup with flash to create some festive portraiture:"



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The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Composition – PictureCorrect

The Ultimate Guide to Understanding Composition – PictureCorrect: "With all of the gorgeous new gadgetry coming out this season, it’s easy to get caught up in the shiny, techy part of photography. (New Nikon D810, anyone? Or a Canon 7D Mark II? Or the sweet new GoPro Hero4 Black?) Lest you fall into the terrible hole of DSLR expectations vs. reality, though, we’ve got a video for you today from CG artist Andrew Price, who’s here to talk about the basics of understanding composition:"



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How to Take Better Photos of Christmas Lights – PictureCorrect

How to Take Better Photos of Christmas Lights – PictureCorrect: "Here is an article describing how you can get better photos of Christmas lights. I’ve focused on the tree, but these concepts will work for most any lighting display."



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