Post-processing refers to image editing/re-touching in photography. It is used for improving the image quality & accuracy. While it is good to get it right in the camera but at times you have to add right amount of oomph/Wow factor to your image at post processing/ editing table. The Editing can be much better on RAW format image. The Editing, Retouching & Post processing image is fun, enjoy it. Chose the right type of Software – the top two & most popular software are Adobe Photoshop & Light-room. The beginners can use Pic Monkey & Picasa. The Cell phone user can use in-built basic editing features like filters, cool effects for images etc. Enable the lens correction – Correction can be done at the profile tab to clear distortion from the corners of frame The basic adjustment panel is your BFF (Best Friend Forever); 80% of adjustment happens in the Basic Panel – White Balance, Temperature & Tint are most commonly used sliders Adjust the horizon & straighten the images, set the Contrast & Brightness – for leveling the image Remove the lens flare – sometime shooting directly into sun causes flares, you can have control on removing flares Paint […]
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Photographic lighting is the illumination of scenes to be photographed. A photograph simply records patterns of light, colour, and shade; lighting is all-important in controlling the image. Lighting is a key factor in creating a successful image. Therefore it is necessary to control and manipulate light correctly in order to get the best texture, vibrancy of colour and luminosity on your subjects. There are two basic types of lighting: hard light & soft light. The broader the light source, the softer the light & the narrower the source the harder the light. Broad light source lessens shadows, reduces contrast, suppresses texture & a Narrow light source does the opposite Available sources of light: Natural Sun Light/Window Light, Cloud Light, Moon Light, Mist & fog Light Artificial Umbrella Light, Soft Box Light, Flash Light, Tube Light/LED Light /Bulb Lights/Mono Light – Can be termed as Incandescent & Fluorescent). For Outdoor Photography Best is to capture the magic of Golden hour (sunrise/sunset) – use direct sun light to your advantage Can use cool light of blue hour, diffused light in mist & fog. Can use Window/Door light Use the Reflectors can help to bounce natural light back on to your subject Use of bouncing […]
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