Monthly Archives: August 2020

Blending modes

When you have multiple layers in your image, you can use blending modes to alter how the different layers interact to produce the final effect Continue reading

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Masks

As the name suggests, masks are used to hide things. With a mask applied, you can limit what pixels in a layer are visible and allow you to make local adjustments using an adjustment layer. Masks are a fundamental tool in your post processing workflow. Continue reading

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Layers

Layers provide a powerful tool integral to your photo processing Continue reading

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Adjustments and Filters

Filters are an integral part of post processing, allowing you to manipulate the image in many ways. Continue reading

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Brushes

PAGE IN PROGRESS Stuff on brushes and custom brushes. Include discussion of what is allowable – user made content vs bought content for comps etc. Brushes – the standard brushes Brushes are a common feature in image editing software. However, … Continue reading

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Selection Tools

Being able to select parts of an image allows you freedom to selectively adjust just those areas, to replace or move parts and to ,ake composite images combining bits from multiple images. Continue reading

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Compositing

Combining two or more images allows you great artistic freedom to make the images you want, overcome limitations of your camera and lens, or get a great image where the subject is less than perfect. Continue reading

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Techniques

Image editing includes many generic techniques that are available on most software packages. Understanding the principles allows you to use these techniques to produce many effects reagardless of the software you use. Continue reading

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Lightroom and Photoshop

Lightroom is an excellent image editor as well as having powerful digital image management functions. Photoshop is often regarded as the gold standard in image editing. Continue reading

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Some resources

There are lots of resources on the WCC website https://www.waverleycameraclub.org. In particular have a look at the resources page from the top menu https://www.waverleycameraclub.org/resources/ where there are a number of documents on how to do things. If you are planning … Continue reading

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