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Global Tutorials Project : Update !
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reports, November 16GTP :Tutorials Update !
1 week of activities and already 30 translated tutorial available !
But we still need YOU !
1 week of activities and already 30 translated tutorial available !
But we still need YOU !
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Resourcefully Yours // Weekly Gems #19
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reports, November 17
reports, November 17A peak at just a few of the Textures submitted this last week to the Resources & Stock Image Gallery with extra added pimpage & info.
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Tools, Tutorials, Photographers, and Friends
*Oden36
reports, November 16
reports, November 16News, tips, tutorials, websites, for help in postwork, camera selection, and inspiration....
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Stock to Horror
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reports, November 16
reports, November 16A look at macabre and horror digital art using dA stock.
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Photographing in Natural / Available Light
*Photo--Assignment
reports, November 16
reports, November 16Using natural lighting for your photography is a handy technique. Apart from the fantastic photos you can produce, you don't have to drag around a lot of equipment. This article breaks it all down for you!
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5 Tips to Improve your Photography w/o a Camera
*Photo--Assignment reports, November 16
reports, November 16The tips here are designed to help you get your eye in, even when you’ve deliberately or (apparently possible) accidentally left your camera at home. They’re also good for anyone who just wants to take a step back and spend some time thinking about where they could go next, without actually doing anything.
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PLZ ACCOUNTS!! XD
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reports, November 13
reports, November 13...in other words, some cool PLZ accounts I found xD
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Basic stock rules translated? Input please.
^Hanratty-Stock reports, November 13
reports, November 13We'd like input from the stock artists and the stock users to try to make using and understanding dA stock a little easier for everyone and we know that not everyone's mother tongue is English so a little translation might well help.
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Photographing in Natural / Available Light
*Photo--Assignment reports, November 16
reports, November 16Using natural lighting for your photography is a handy technique. Apart from the fantastic photos you can produce, you don't have to drag around a lot of equipment. This article breaks it all down for you!
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Stock to Horror
^Hanratty-Stock reports, November 16
reports, November 16A look at macabre and horror digital art using dA stock.
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The Same but Different 16
^Hanratty-Stock reports, 2d 23h ago
reports, 2d 23h agoThere are a lot of themes that run through the stock gallery – many people have similar ideas but they pull them off in different ways. In this series of newsletters we will look at similar ideas but different outcomes.
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5 Tips to Improve your Photography w/o a Camera
*Photo--Assignment reports, November 16
reports, November 16The tips here are designed to help you get your eye in, even when you’ve deliberately or (apparently possible) accidentally left your camera at home. They’re also good for anyone who just wants to take a step back and spend some time thinking about where they could go next, without actually doing anything.
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Resourcefully Yours // Weekly Gems #19
^znow-white reports, November 17
reports, November 17A peak at just a few of the Textures submitted this last week to the Resources & Stock Image Gallery with extra added pimpage & info.
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Tools, Tutorials, Photographers, and Friends
*Oden36 reports, November 16
reports, November 16News, tips, tutorials, websites, for help in postwork, camera selection, and inspiration....
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Global Tutorials Project : Update !
~GlobalTutorials reports, November 16
reports, November 16GTP :Tutorials Update !
1 week of activities and already 30 translated tutorial available !
But we still need YOU !
1 week of activities and already 30 translated tutorial available !
But we still need YOU !
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Animal Guides Contest: NEW DEADLINE.
*Athena-stock
reports, November 17
reports, November 17A new deadline and update to the mysterious Animal Guides contest, hosted by yours truly. Please come check it out and spread the word! 
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Comprehensive digital guide for photographers
*Oden36 reports, 1d 18h ago
reports, 1d 18h ago123 Digital Imaging software guide. Download available for both Windows and Mac. There is even a special edition strictly for Nikon Users! This software covers hundreds of topics with tutorials that are useful for every type of Photographer, from beginner to advanced. There are even instructions for Photoshop CS-CS4, Lightroom 1&2, Elements 5-7, and more! Go look! It's priced at only $49.95 for download copy. Over 5000+ pages and 173 topics!
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Tips and resources for new photomanipulators
=freaky665
reports, May 24, 2008
reports, May 24, 2008Many people have asked me how I create my art and to share some "secrets" and tips with them.
Because I hate writing the same thing over and over again here are some answers on f.a.q.,tutorials and inspiring resources for you to start off on the right path.
I would also like to apologize for my bad English
Photomanipulation is very popular category on deviantART,but to be seen and recognized you need to develop your own style and practice a lot to develop your skills too.
I get many questions about hair,lighting,colors,contrast and similar,and here are some answers.
For tutorials check the "tutorials" section below.
How can I make my own photomanipulation?
Well if you dont have a clue what photomanipulation is then I cant really help you because its really hard to explain.I suggest you to read some below listed tutorials and practice A LOT.
Get Photoshop or Gimp (I personally recommend photoshop)
Learn first about the layers-[link] ,then get to know tools that you will use the most.
They are:
soft/hard round brush-mostly for erasing
Smudge tool-for fixing hard edges or fixing hair etc.
Dodge and burn tool-for fixing and adjusting lighting
How can I put everything together and make it look natural?
Most important is that you know how to cut it out properly. When cutting out model or object always use round hard brush in various sizes,dont be lazy and use soft brush because it will look bad and messy. For backgrounds (like fields,sky,sea etc) you can use soft brush.
Adjust the colors and be careful when it comes to lighting,be sure to fix it using dodge and burn tool.
Shadows are also very very important,use burn tool for them.
Make sure that distant objects are less contrasted then the ones that are closer.
Use free transform tool to change size,perspective or to warp object.
How do you work with colors?Any tips?
So for the color adjustments the most important is hue/saturation and color adjustment Also I would recommend adjusting curves,brightness/contrast before working with colors because when you increase/decrease contrast (etc.) the color intensity is changed too.
Some very useful tools for colors are selective color and color layer For adjusting colors using color layer you need to duplicate the current layer and change his blending mode to "color",then use soft (or hard) round brush in desired color to "repaint" the colors ,use different opacities for different color intensity.
How do you fix or paint hair?
Its almost impossible to cut out hair properly so that it looks natural.
For shorter hair I use smudge tool (50-90% strenght) and go over the hair with 1-3px brush dragging "strands" from one place outwards.
For long hair I used to use hair brushes (perfect if you dont have tablet). But since I have tablet I paint it myself using hard and soft round brush in various sizes and tones.
(check the "tutorials" and "brushes" section below)
Here are some very helpful photomanipulation tutorials that everyone should read.
More useful tutorials
Some helpful brushes like hair,clouds,grass and similar and some very inspiring ones that can be a nice touch for your work.
These are used very rarely in photomanipulations but they can really be useful and they are great way to learn new things.
And some of my own;
Some of my favorite model stock providers:
Some of my favorite nature/places stock providers:
Well I think I covered almost everything but If you still have questions feel free to note me.
=freaky665
Because I hate writing the same thing over and over again here are some answers on f.a.q.,tutorials and inspiring resources for you to start off on the right path.
I would also like to apologize for my bad English
Answers on f.a.q.
Photomanipulation is very popular category on deviantART,but to be seen and recognized you need to develop your own style and practice a lot to develop your skills too.
I get many questions about hair,lighting,colors,contrast and similar,and here are some answers.
For tutorials check the "tutorials" section below.
How can I make my own photomanipulation? Well if you dont have a clue what photomanipulation is then I cant really help you because its really hard to explain.I suggest you to read some below listed tutorials and practice A LOT.
Get Photoshop or Gimp (I personally recommend photoshop)
Learn first about the layers-[link] ,then get to know tools that you will use the most.
They are:
soft/hard round brush-mostly for erasingSmudge tool-for fixing hard edges or fixing hair etc.Dodge and burn tool-for fixing and adjusting lightingHow can I put everything together and make it look natural? Most important is that you know how to cut it out properly. When cutting out model or object always use round hard brush in various sizes,dont be lazy and use soft brush because it will look bad and messy. For backgrounds (like fields,sky,sea etc) you can use soft brush.
Adjust the colors and be careful when it comes to lighting,be sure to fix it using dodge and burn tool.
Shadows are also very very important,use burn tool for them.
Make sure that distant objects are less contrasted then the ones that are closer.
Use free transform tool to change size,perspective or to warp object.
How do you work with colors?Any tips? So for the color adjustments the most important is hue/saturation and color adjustment Also I would recommend adjusting curves,brightness/contrast before working with colors because when you increase/decrease contrast (etc.) the color intensity is changed too.
Some very useful tools for colors are selective color and color layer For adjusting colors using color layer you need to duplicate the current layer and change his blending mode to "color",then use soft (or hard) round brush in desired color to "repaint" the colors ,use different opacities for different color intensity.
How do you fix or paint hair? Its almost impossible to cut out hair properly so that it looks natural.
For shorter hair I use smudge tool (50-90% strenght) and go over the hair with 1-3px brush dragging "strands" from one place outwards.
For long hair I used to use hair brushes (perfect if you dont have tablet). But since I have tablet I paint it myself using hard and soft round brush in various sizes and tones.
(check the "tutorials" and "brushes" section below)
Tutorials
Here are some very helpful photomanipulation tutorials that everyone should read.
More useful tutorials
Useful and inspiring brushes
Some helpful brushes like hair,clouds,grass and similar and some very inspiring ones that can be a nice touch for your work.
PS Actions
These are used very rarely in photomanipulations but they can really be useful and they are great way to learn new things.
And some of my own;
Female/Male models
Some of my favorite model stock providers:
Nature/Places
Some of my favorite nature/places stock providers:
Objects
Textures
Well I think I covered almost everything but If you still have questions feel free to note me.
=freaky665
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