Samantha LaRue

This method might be worth a try: http://www.damiensymonds.net/2011/01/ridding-pesky-rainbows.html 

But Damien may have a better solution with levels for you when he gets on!

If the video is posted on her business page, could it be possible that you are located in one of the countries she has blocked from viewing her business page? 

Also, could it be possible that the video is on her personal page, and you are not on her friend's list and therefore can't see it?

I was able to look up her page, and found a video posted about 4 hours ago so I'm guessing it's the same one. Does this link work for you? https://www.facebook.com/nurturedwithlovephotography/videos/vb.589023301134271/1017147674988496/?type=2&theater

30 minutes ago, Gemma Schaefer said:

I looked at the link you said to read above but I am not sure if I should go ahead and follow it since I dont have black boxes appearing and although I had slightly pixelated images at 100% (even though I knew they should have been sharp - that seems to have stopped since I made some room on my hard drive) they werent really grainy.

Should I try doing what you had mentioned in the article anyway?

Thanks 

Yes. The black boxes is just one of several weird issues that PS can have. The steps in the article will not hurt your computer or PS.

I can't see any banding in the image you posted. Worse case scenario, you just replace the sky - which should be pretty easy to do.  I don't think it'll come to that though!

Damien might want to look at the raw file, but it sounds like it could just be your monitor and not an issue with the file itself. 

12 minutes ago, Control Z said:

Thanks, I will work on it.  

I know you'll probably freak, but another quick and easy, though admittedly imperfect, method to get the background to white is to use a combo of adjustment brushes and gradient adjustments in ACR or Lightroom, with the exposure slider cranked all the way up, with the Auto Mask box checked, so it avoids the hair.  

adjustment brushes and auto mask are probably 2 of the features Damien hates the most.

In what program are you noticing the banding? In ACR on the raw file before or after editing? Or in PS after you have done some editing?

Hi Ali, can you take a look over the posting guidelines real quick? 

I'd try either this method: http://www.damiensymonds.net/2011/10/blanket-fade-tutorial.html

Or this one: http://www.damiensymonds.net/2012/10/using-photoshops-gradient-layer.html

They are both essentially the same method, just one with a solid color layer, and the other with a gradient. And don't forget to add a noise layer at the end: http://www.damiensymonds.net/tut_noise.html

7 hours ago, Kathy Elliston said:

And also, when adding this noise pattern fill layer......What is the opacity meant to be set on ....is it 100%??? Thank you

Is this the tutorial you've been following for noise? http://www.damiensymonds.net/tut_noise.html

It explains the blend mode and the opacity for this layer towards the bottom of the tutorial.

Damien answers this question in detail in the Print Sharpening class. If you are currently a student, then please refer to the material in the class and post your question there if you still are unsure. 

If you aren't a current student, I highly recommend it.

Did you go to the levels adjustments panel and click the dropper there? I don't see that panel visible in your screenshot. 

What programs are you viewing your images in when you notice them changing colors?

You should only be comparing how your images look within colormanaged programs such as Bridge or PS.

10 minutes ago, lucillephoto said:

Wouldn't using a lower Kelvin value make my screen even colder than it already is, and further away from my prints? 

No, lower numbers are warmer. It's the opposite of what you're use to seeing in ACR or LR.

There is nothing you can do about the fact that your phone looks different from your monitor. I suppose you could calibrate your phone too, but it won't change the fact that everyone else will be seeing your images on their own phones - and those screens will probably display a slight different color temp as well. The best thing for you to do is focus your efforts on calibrating your monitor to match your prints. 

First thing I'd look at is the right in your room. Is it as good as it can be? Or could it be too warm and dim? (yes, natural light can be too warm and dim)

Once you've taken care of the light in your room, I'd go down to the bottom of the tutorial and look at the troubleshooting section. http://www.damiensymonds.net/cal_S5P_mac.html
Since you feel your monitor is cooler compared to your prints, I'd try using the next lower kelvin value and follow the instructions for recalibrating from that point. 

23 minutes ago, Stacey6681 said:

"From bridge to ACR"?  Can you actually batch edit in Bridge? 

You can't edit at all in Bridge. When you open a raw file in Bridge, it opens up ACR (adobe camera raw), which is what I was assuming you were referring to? If you'd take a screenshot of whatever it is that you're seeing when you are experiencing your problem that will help a lot.

5 minutes ago, Joe C said:

I have not shot one to try this yet.  I wanted to have in idea of the processing first.  Please delete this.  Thanks

Sorry, delete what? You can leave your post here until you have done the session, just post your image in the comments once the session has been completed. 
 

Have you taken a peek at the posting guidelines yet? Damien will need a photo of your own to work with. 

http://ask.damiensymonds.net/topic/107-read-this-first-posting-guidelines-and-download-files/

Hm, I'm not sure. Can you go ahead and fill this out for us? http://www.damiensymonds.net/thread1.html

Yes, you can open multiple photos going from Bridge to ACR at one time. Can you take a screenshot of what you're seeing when you try to open your images? 

Also, it looks like you forgot to fill out the hard drive section of the computer health form. How much free space do you have, and how large is your hard drive? 

This page should answer all your questions about what to buy: 

http://www.damiensymonds.net/what2buy.html

Having an external monitor is definitely recommended, but it is possible to calibrate a laptop screen as well. You'll need a calibrator of course, with either option.

10 hours ago, kathy baxley said:

I put the SD card in the computer and view the photos on the card and choose the ones I like and then open it w/ PS and edit from there.  I have never been able to figure out a better way......i.e. LR, etc.

 

And please don't edit on your SD card!  That's a great way to lose your work or corrupt your files. Watch Damien's videos so you can learn how to transfer your images to your computer before you start editing.

I can still faintly see the shadow in the last one you just posted. I think you may have reduce the opacity on the gradient layer by accident?

What version of PS do you have? 

I see you have "LR with PS" marked on your profile. Are you still using LR? Or have you decided to switch to ACR?

8 hours ago, Chantel Allen said:

Thank you, and I will be sure to donate. Much appreciated. 

Keep us posted on how the troubleshooting goes so we can guide you through if you missed something.