Post Processing newbie

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Originally Posted by Reprolurch

Hello! I am also a new one in this forum. Can you please tell me why you prefer the lasso tool insted of the path tool?
Thanks in advance!

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Path tool is very precise. I only use it if the detail separation is critical (like dealing with a very large file). In this case, the image is a low-resolution file so the polygonal lasso tool will work just fine and with speed. I can extract the biker in about 2 minutes with the lasso tool compared to probably a 5 -7 minute work using the path tool (unless you are really very proficient in using the path tool.) :D
Adopt your workflow depending on the resolution and accuracy you need, Sir. Hope this helps.

Particularly i like cross process, to apply, this effect appear like a scene of a action movie.

I take 2 minutes to give this effect on PS, first you have edit Adjustments>curves>Preset>Cross process

Now i only erase sky and preserve original photo on down layer

to give more definition on lens blur i merge two layers and duplicate, the layer merged, go to filter, others>high pass make radius around 0,5 - 1,5 px

Make this layer in overlay mode.

And the job is done

thats it!

http://i54.tinypic.com/2ag84qu.jpg

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Originally Posted by Ruffy

Hi everyone,

I was asked to take some pictures at a motorcycle event (Supermoto) at the weekend, I used to race myself but due to injury and work, I had to give it up.

Now I have taken a whole load of pictures and being new to photography and not having a clue where to start in Post Processing, I am stumped as to what to do with the pictures apart from cropping them.

What differance can P&P really make ?

Below is a picture from the weekends racing, if someone would like to have a play and show me what could be gained by learning P&P then I would be most gratfull, I dont want to spend the money and time learning something that I may not need unless it will make a huge differance.
http://backup.cambridgeincolour.com/...Apr2011104.jpg


Many thanks

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