Jun 20 2013

Video: How to Add Spotlights & Stage Lighting with Camera RAW and Lightroom 5

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Hey Everyone,

Thanks for stopping by.

I’ve another video to share with you today and in this one I want to show you a couple of really cool lighting effects.

As the software I use develops so does my workflow and I’m always looking for new ways that I can apply effects / techniques, and this is certainly the case since the introduction of Lightroom 5 and Photoshop CC.

In this video I’ll show you an alternative way to apply a technique that I love and call “The Never Ending Lighting Rig” and a technique for adding multi coloured Stage Lighting; PLUS how to do all that using one filter AND non destructively.

So does this mean that the ways I used to do things are no longer valid? Not at all in fact far from it…this is just another tool in my Retouching Tool Box that I can turn to. However if it’s a new way to apply and effect / technique AND it’s non destructive then that’s a real bonus!

•Note: In the video I first of all show you how I ‘used’ to apply the effect and then I show you my new way…

As always if you have any questions or comments then please do make use of the comments section below or email me direct to glyn@glyndewis.com

In the mean time though, have a great day and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow.
Enjoy,
Glyn

 

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Jun 19 2013

Online NOW!!! Episode 2 of my Photography, Photoshop and Lightroom Video Podcast

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Hey Folks,

Today I wanted to let you know that Episode 2 of my Photography, Photoshop & Lightroom video podcast is now online!

In this second episode which lasts just over 15 minutes I cover:

  • 5 tips/techniques that will help you get the very best results when using Liquify for Body Shaping
  • A Hidden Gem that I think is a Game Changer!!!
  • Smart Portrait Retouching

The podcast is available on my YouTube Page and soon will also be available on iTunes so to make sure you don’t miss an episode be sure to click the subscribe button.

If you have any questions / comments or maybe even a tip, trick or technique (Photography, Photoshop or Lightroom based) you’d like to see then just drop me a message or email direct to glyn@glyndewis.com

In the mean time though if you like what you see I’d really appreciate it if you could spread the love and share it with folks you think might like to see it also.

Have a great day folks and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow.
Enjoy,
Glyn

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June 19, 2013 - 6:15 pm

DaveT - Another excellent episode – thanks Glyn.

I found the liquify tips really useful as it’s an area that I didn’t get that much success with in the past, but now I know to use a larger brush and have the benefit of a number of ways rectify the mistakes. Very useful!

I’ve been using Lightroom for a while so it’s great to see that what I have been doing is also the way you are now approaching some of the editing.

If I may Glyn I’d like to add a tip of my own . In addition to using the approach you used to alter the colour of the eyes, you can also use the adjustment brush to paint a colour in – just click on the little icon on the bottom of the palate (it looks like an envelope) and that will bring up the colour palate. Like everything else you can alter the amount to suit.

Look forward to more episodes Glyn,

Dave

Jun 18 2013

FANTASTIC!!! Bathroom Lighting for Photographing Muscular Physiques

Posted in Photography, Technique

Hey Folks,

Thanks for stopping by.

Yesterday I posted my new Detached picture up onto my 500px portfolio and across my social media sites (Facebook, Google+ Twitter) .

I’ve since had a few messages asking about the lighting set up so I thought for today I’d give you a look with the aid of a Behind the Scenes photo to explain the lighting set up…

Now when it comes to the lighting, I used a 3 light set up arranged in a way that I call Bathroom Lighting. (For this you only really need the one light; I just added rim lights to create a different look)

So why Bathroom Lighting?
Well if I’m honest this comes from the time when I used to compete at Bodybuilding. The small light in the bathroom above the mirror, because it was high up and a relatively small light source, would really emphasise the muscle groups because of the hard shadows.

So translating this into lighting a model, the light source which in this case is a beauty dish is positioned high up in front of the model and angled steeply down. This has the effect of emphasising the highlights and shadows in between the muscle groups and making them stand out and  much appear much more pronounced.

I’ve actually had a few Physique Athletes / Bodybuilders in the past ask “Could you use lighting like the light in a bathroom?” before now too:)

In the picture below you can see the lighting set up being used that I’m on about (but on a different shot of our model) i.e. the Beauty Dish being high above the model to the front and angled steeply down.

Of course it doesn’t have to be a Beauty Dish you use…literally any light source high up and angled down will emphasise highlights and shadows to give physiques the WOW factor.

Before / After
And finally to give you an idea of the retouching involved to reach the final picture here’s a look at the Before (Out of Camera) shot and the Final Edit side by side:

You can check out a larger / better screen quality version of my Detached picture over on my 500px portfolio here [Link]

Have a great day folks and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow.
Enjoy,
Glyn

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June 20, 2013 - 4:06 am

John Campbell - Hi Glyn

Like this shot, especially the greenest dark tones of image.

Why dot do a video of how you achieved this look?

regards
John

Jun 17 2013

Photoshop CC and Updated Adobe Products ~ Available TODAY!!!

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Hey Everyone,

Hope you had a great weekend.

Lots going on this week which I’ll be sure to keep you posted about but I’m kicking off with a brief but an exciting post nonetheless:)

Today’s the day that Adobe makes the latest and newest version of Photoshop (now called Photoshop CC) and all the other updated Adobe Software titles publicly available available via the Creative Cloud.

As an Adobe Influencer I’ve been lucky enough to have access to Photoshop CC for some weeks now and am really excited about the updates and additions that have been made. Sure we’ve heard a lot about the Shake Reduction Filter and for good reason too cos it ROCKS and the Camera RAW Filter which in itself is a complete game changer,  but there’s so much more than that.

Funnily enough just yesterday I was recording some new material for Episode 2 of my Video Podcast that will be available from this coming Wednesday, and literally stumbled across something I never knew had been added and in fact has never been mentioned; but I’m so glad it has been.

It’s one of those hidden gems that Adobe have sneaked in under the radar and having played with it for a while, I think it too is a game changer; certainly if you retouch people you’re going to love it. I’ve actually recorded a short video to show you what it is and that will be included in the podcast so be sure not to miss it!

Anyway there’s so much that could be said and discussed around the Creative Cloud but for now, for those of you that will be upgrading you’re in for a treat!

Have a good one and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow.
Enjoy,
Glyn

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June 18, 2013 - 2:02 am

Stewart Bruce - Hi Glyn,
Still working in CS 6 here in Seattle, No up date yet from Adobe : ) see what tomorrow will bring. : ) keep producing the videos.

June 17, 2013 - 2:49 pm

Glyn - No worries. Just that I’d been asked by Adobe not to release actual time so as to prevent any overload issues etc

Cheers

June 17, 2013 - 2:47 pm

Gerard Henninger - Glyn, just wanted to let you know since most of your readers are probably from Europe, like I am ;)

Would be sad if everyone in Europe would be refeshing Adobe.com today, even tough nothing is being released today.

June 17, 2013 - 2:25 pm

Glyn - Gerard…I avoided publicising exact time of release. 17th is the release date for them and it will all be available at corresponding times around the world so its not really a case of Adobe being unaware of others ;)

June 17, 2013 - 2:23 pm

John Richardson - I thin it is enough of a burden on them to know that we are from the future, even if it is only a few hours.

June 17, 2013 - 2:15 pm

Gerard Henninger - Today = Tomorrow in the UK ;)
I wish Adobe would remember that there are more continents than North America…

Jun 14 2013

The Amazing ABS Trick (Reminder) PLUS New Picture

Posted in Photography, Technique

Morning Folks,

Thanks for stopping by.

Well today is Friday but not just any ole Friday…

Today is Man of Steel day:)

I tell you I’ve not looked forward to a film quite so much as this for a long time so fingers are firmly crossed it delivers.

I don’t normally go to first night showings but have made an exception in this case and both Mrs D and myself will be heading out for the late showing this evening.

So getting back to today’s post I wanted to share something with you that I have in the the past but only because I think this is a great illustration of the results it gives and I’m talking about my “Abs” trick

Anders
First off here’s new picture of Anders Boye Bundgaard who modelled at my recent 2 Day Dynamic Duo Workshop in Denmark.

This picture was originally photographed against a grey seamless and you can check out each of the retouching steps showing the out of camera through to final edit over on my Behance Portfolio here [Link]

The Amazing Abs Trick
So talking of the Abs Trick the pictures below, again of Anders from the workshop…

Both pictures taken using exactly the same lighting and settings and taken one after the other except for the picture on the RIGHT  shows the difference that the “Abs” trick can make…

If you’ve not seen or heard of my “Abs Trick” then check out the video below; the sound isn’t great but you’ll get the idea.

I guess now I have to come up with a name for this huh:)

Right that’s all from me so have a fantastic weekend and I’ll catch you back here in a few days.

Enjoy,
Glyn

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June 14, 2013 - 5:11 pm

Photographing fitness or physique? Great tip from the amazing +Glyn Dewis!! - [...] The Amazing ABS Trick (Reminder) PLUS New Picture Morning Folks,Thanks for stopping by.Well today is Friday but not just any ole Friday…Today is Man of Steel day I tell you I’ve not looked forward to a film quite so much as this for a long time so fingers are firmly crossed it delivers.I don’t normally go to first night… [...]