Image Manipulations Lijie Zhou
Image Manipulations
Lijie Zhou
ImagesVector Graphics (.eps, .ai)
Logo, illustration…Resolution independentBy Adobe Illustrator
*Raster Graphics (.tiff, .jpg, .cr2, .nef …)
PhotosResolution depends on Pixels (PPI: pixels per inch)Camera, scanner…Fixed by Ps, Lr…..
PhotoshopLightroomAdobe BridgePhotoMatrix (HDR)TopazNik Software (Google)
Post-production Software
Photography (without post-process)
Catching good lightsChoosing good angleUsing correct camera setting (aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focal length)Changing depth of fieldCarrying tripodCatching good colorGook luck
correct camera setting
Gook luck
Good Luck + sallow depth of field
Catching colors
Composition + Good light
Shallow depth of field
Shallow depth of field
Small aperture
High Shutter speed
Using Tripod
Slow shutter speed
Slow shutter speed
Photo ManipulationCamera raw is better than JPEG: Canon (.CR2) Nikon (.NEF)
Taking more spaceMore flexibilitiesSharpness, contrast…without losing pixels
Under exposure is better than over exposureOn Focus (except shooting for abstract)More space than too tight (cropping is easier)
HDR photography (Layer masks)High Dynamic Range
Camera: between: -2 and +2
Human eyes: Near 24 f-shops
HDR: unlimited
post-processing: photomatix, photoshop, lightroom
Combining the pictures with different amount of lights
Same aperture with different shutter speed
Adobe Bridge
Photoshop CS
Making panorama by PS
Texture photographyLayer masks by Photoshop
Texture photographyLayer masksBy Photoshop
Correct lens distortion by PS
Lens distortion
Adobe Lightroom• Based on Photoshop+Adobe Bridge• Camera Raw• Better for selecting photos• Adjust photo only • Easier to use• Presets• Tone Curve• Making black-and-white• Cheaper
Library
Develop
Adjustment Brush (K) & Graduated Filter
Tone Curve
Black & White
Presets/Actions
Have fun with you photos