NickP Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I had posted a question on FB-Lightroom & Photoshop regarding several images I had taken as a favor to a friend and the results having a harsh glare and a fix. A member here suggested that I ask the same question here. The image is the jpg however I do have PS and LR and the image in need is in RAW. I have reviewed multiple vids but am at a impasse for now. Any and all help is appreciated. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Before we explore more complex fixes, let's not ignore the easy solution that might exist - do you have another photo of his head, at the correct size and angle, that might be suitable for a swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Nick, are you still there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 No sir, I don't have any facial representations that would properly exchange with the present condition/issue. Sorry about the delay in answering - power outage in the mountains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Ah, too bad. Never mind, we'll have to try it the hard way. Do you mind sending me the raw file? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted November 18, 2016 Author Share Posted November 18, 2016 Sure, it's big though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 This is the best I can manage. Would it be acceptable? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 Very nice! How did you do it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Glad you like it! It was a mix of Channel Mixer, Levels, and a few other things. So, can you go ahead and process your raw file as normal (without any highlight clipping in his face, this is really important), then post your photo again, and a close crop similar to mine. Then I'll see what I can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 I'm confused. You want me to send you another copy of the file? All they wanted was to reduce the glare and they will be happy but if you need another file sent I can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 No, no, just post it here. Once you've done your raw processing properly, I'll show you how you can fix the bright area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 OK, I'll work on it tomorrow, Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Just to clarify, the issue is Point #5 here: I can't help you with the raw processing part here, I'm afraid. You have to do that by yourself, then I'll help you with the face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 How did you go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted November 25, 2016 Author Share Posted November 25, 2016 Been out with bad back. First chance to even sit up. Will try tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 No, sorry mate, you'll have to do a lot better than that, there's a lot of clipping at both ends. To start, do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 I guess it's a no go then. I have no clue what you want me to do. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Well, have you fixed your colour space? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted November 26, 2016 Author Share Posted November 26, 2016 Let me do this real simple like - I previously mentioned I had no idea of what you wanted me to do yet you came back with another question. All I use is Light Room to do very minor adjustments. My knowledge of it is minimal. I can google with the very best of them but have little patience to do so when I don't really know what I'm looking for. So, with that said and if I haven't run ya off, in English and terminology I can understand one last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Let's take it one step at a time. First, this: http://www.damiensymonds.net/color-space-settings-for-the-lightroom-user.html Also, for later, this: http://www.damiensymonds.net/bridge-30-day-challenge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Keddie Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 2 hours ago, NickP said: Let me do this real simple like - I previously mentioned I had no idea of what you wanted me to do yet you came back with another question. All I use is Light Room to do very minor adjustments. My knowledge of it is minimal. I can google with the very best of them but have little patience to do so when I don't really know what I'm looking for. So, with that said and if I haven't run ya off, in English and terminology I can understand one last time. Do follow the two steps Damien just gave you. But just so you know -- he gave you a link above ("To start, do this"), and that hyperlinked "this" gives you an incredibly detailed step-by-step tutorial on how to fix your color space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 I hope I did it right. I followed your directions so it should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Excellent. So now, as long as you have soft-proofing turned on while editing, your histogram will be accurate and you'll be able to edit without the clipping in his face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickP Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Clipping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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