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No dodge/burn, exposure or dust spot cloning. If those are allowed it opens up a whole new door, as things like contrast/saturation must be done to the whole picture, and are readily visible. wheras cloning, dodge/burn, WB adjustments, and exposure can turn a absolute shit picture into a decent shot.
IMHO, of course.
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I think that dust spot cloning should be allowed, because for most people I imagine it's out of their control. Even for myself, having a sensor cleaning kit, I still get dust spots.Originally Posted by my porsche
I agree with everything else.
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An absolute shit picture will always be that, no matter how much you photoshop it.
Why no dodge/burn? It's a common darkroom technique..
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Furniture
Eh, if you must, just do it and don't mention it. BTW, dunno if you use it or not already but the healing brush tool does an excellent job v. the clone brush.
I know dodging/burning is a common dark room technique, but have you ever seen someone actually do it in a darkroom? Much more can be done with photoshop's dodge/burn.
I guess it could be allowed, though. I like the effects it gives to skies.
So i guess pretty much anything that can be done in a conventional darkroom is allowed?
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Yes, I have done it personally many many times. And, actually, less can be done with photoshop's dodge/burn than in a darkroom. Film picks up far more dynamic range than digital sensors, thus you can bring out more detail from shadows and highlights than you can with a digital file.
removing dust spots, dodging and burning, exposure adjustments, and white balance adjustment, cannot turn a shit picture into a decent one. it CAN however help you realize your vision and make the most out of your equipment. photography is an art, using a camera is a technical skill. which one are we testing? if you can show me a shit picture you turned into something magical i would love to see it.
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Ok I give in, let's do dodging and burning.
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I totally agree with you.
Furniture
well you run the competition, what's your thought on how the rule should look?
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I think the new rule is gonna look like this one :
"The only editing allowed for any photos entered in the Automotive or General photography competition will be mild adjustments in Contrast, Saturation, Cropping and Black & White conversions through any method"
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thats fine with me
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Furniture
Sweet. Let's do it.
Speaking of that. SPH you have any B&W methods better than channel mixer?
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Well their goes any chance that I have at getting some votes as I know diddly squat about photo editing.
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Learn. People with P&S cameras could say the same thing about DSLRs owners.
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