Tmarch Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 This is an image from a session where I have used the wrong black backdrop, a thin one that shows wrinkles instead of my thick velvet one. With something like this, my instinct is to use the quick selection tool and mask a gradient background in. I can make it more acceptable in BW but this particular client wants colour as well as BW versions of this set of 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 49 minutes ago, Tmarch said: and mask a gradient background in. Yeah, this was going to be my question. Would you want a subtle gradient the way it is in the photo, rather than just solid black? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmarch Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 Yes, I think it makes the photo more realistic to have the gradient remain a little. My usual method for this edit is to marquee select the edges and drag them out, but because I accidentally used the wrong backdrop in the studio, I have to manage the texture and material opacity out of it as well, which was why I thought a flat gradient background behind then cut out mum on top of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Yep, you're absolutely right. https://www.damiensymonds.net/preventing-banding-in-backdrops/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 How did it go, @Tmarch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmarch Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 No other editing besides background retouch, thank you for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmarch Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 Just noticed the banding in this jpg so will have to revisit now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmarch Posted November 23, 2020 Author Share Posted November 23, 2020 (edited) With noise added. Its odd, the banding wasn't visible in photoshop either time, only in the first jpg I uploaded. In fact, I see it is still there a little in this jpg but it is not visible on the file in PS or preview, only once its uploaded here. Edited November 23, 2020 by Tmarch Extra info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 It looks wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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