subject: Making The Best Out Of Your Photography Career With Photoshop [print this page] There are many techniques, which if applied can give new look and appearance to photography. Some popular ones are mentioned below:
* Technique 1: the very first tip is to use what is called blur or overlay. In this method the picture is duplicated by dragging its layer to any new icon in the layer palette. It is done by pressing ctrl +j. with the application of Gaussian blur that is filter to blur to Gaussian Blur, Blur it that much so it's details get disappeared but still the shape remains original by keeping its form. Also in the layer palette, the blending mode is changed from normal mode to overlay mode. When the comparison is made between the changed images, it becomes evident that the process makes the darker colour look darker while lighter gets light. But an element of soft look is added. The contrast level is actually softens. In case you need to change the effect and want to give it more dramatic look, then changing the vivid mode is recommended rather than overlay. The methodology just mentioned can be used for all types of photos, like nature shoots, portraits and shots.
* Technique no 2: the second method is normally with filtering the background. This method is mostly liked by many photographers. Again the picture is duplicated by doubling the layers as before, then use Lasso tool to select the object of the image to work upon. The selection process is done by going to select, followed by feather ctrl + alt +d. in case you want a larger image, go for the 50 pixel image. Again from layer to new to layer make a copy. Now select the layer copy below the other subject one. Start filtering process by using filter, followed by brush strokes and then dark strokes. Many times brush stroke filters work well. If there is a need to tone down any effects, the effect layer capacity is changed.
* Technique no 3: the use of neon glow adds the color and fun to your image. Duplicate the image by doubling the layers. The colour selection must be made keeping in view all the photos. Like use tallow with sunlight combination. However for better glow image, starts with the sixe 4 and then raise it to 18. Next changing the blending mode to overlay. The process also requires to cycle and change among many modes like vivid light, liner light, hard light and soft light. However many photographers use the combination of vivid light with the overlay.
* Technique no 4: the easy blur method is used to make the image look soft. After duplication, blur the image with the help of Gaussian Blur so all the details start to vanish. To acquire the simple yet best image to soft the picture, set the picture capacity to 50%. Then oscillate between various levels of opacities to check which one achieves the best with your photo image.
