Post Processing newbie

[jiro]

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!

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.)
Adopt your workflow depending on the resolution and accuracy you need, Sir. Hope this helps.

[Fernando Henrique]

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!

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.



Many thanks