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 Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:26 am
 Ok, so in the GD espically people get flamed for using photoshop.
But what these people claim I doubt many people know how to use.
It's common knowledge that I myself use photoshop.
I don't need too, I just like adding filters to get a different look. All I did on my current sig for example was brighten it.
Alot of professional photographers use photoshop to edit their photos until the desired result is achieved.
So, in this appearance based world of the Internet what are your views on photoshop?
And what do you guys think of this as my new sig pic:
Alot of people have said my current isn't my best on the GD.
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:53 pm
I think it depends on its usage.
If you're like changing your eye color or something
to appeal to anyone who looks at like your sig pic,
then that's lame. :/
But I think it's a lot more common that it has
other more interesting uses
like the filters you use
or editing for artistic photography.
In which case its pretty cool & very useful.
I don't have it, though, and I've never used it. xD
As for the picture,
it comes off as really fake to me. D:
& I don't mean like it doesn't look like that's how you really look.
I mean you look like you're trying to be happy
but your expression comes off as awkward and nervous.
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Previously Kagome_Kitsune
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Posted: Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:09 pm
.::  ::. I love to photoshop pics. (its apparent)
I dunno-
It's... a way to pass time. I like to make something imaginative with it.
Deepening the mood in a picture- That's my main objective.
Add a new perspective, that's always fun.
I'm a noob, I know. I'm only on the colors/filter/brightness/contrast level.. there's so much to explore! And there's nothing wrong with using it to enhance a picture.
Of course, there's a fine line between enhancing and changing.... If you want to hide who you are in a picture and make someone completely different, it's your funeral.. in the end.
Photoshop = Creative Outlet
Amy: Now about your picture? I agree, you've shot better ones.
This one's a clean, front angle.
Different from the others, but with the same color palette.
Your jaw and neck remind me of Jodie Foster, lol!
It's a pretty picture, but the GD is the GD. They like myspace angles, emo haircuts, eye liner, thin body parts, ... uh in other words "a scene kid look". This shot is more than that, it's artistic.
Regarding your best GD shot? I'd say the one on the front page of this guild, and some other.
.:: ::.
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Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2008 2:41 am
I'm with you there Previously, I tend to use it when I'm bored and have nothing better to do. razz
I think people need to realise there is photography and photo manipulation as an art form. I've made a few manipulations myself, mainly by adding textures and such.
I also agree on the GD... you have to be hot and scene, although alot of people are starting to get sick of it recently. Personally I think the scene fads slowly slowly dying out now. I mean I was scene a few years ago for crying out loud and it's still going on. lol
I changed it anyways, I think it had a classy look. Most my smiles look fake apparently. crying
But I needed a change, I'll probably change it again in a few days. You guys know what I'm like. rofl
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Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:30 pm
it's good to an extent.
i just use it to mess with colortones, like, levels.
since i like a vintage feel.
but i really hate when people over-airbrush.
it's so annoying. and usually they're trying to hide something. :/
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Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2008 7:05 pm
I use it to the extent a film photographer uses a darkroom.
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-GrilledTofu- Vice Captain
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:27 am
Vexxatious it's good to an extent.
i just use it to mess with colortones, like, levels.
since i like a vintage feel.
but i really hate when people over-airbrush.
it's so annoying. and usually they're trying to hide something. :/
I hate that so much.
In total honesty I never get rid of anything.
If I have a huge spot I just don't take a picture!
I can't imagine taking something away from me just to look good.
I think that's just me though. lol
Levels are awesome. <3
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 2:57 am
photoshop did help me a lot in the first round picture.
i love making illusion-y things on it.
biggrin
the clone tool has a bad rep for hiding pimples. ; ____;
that's not all it can do!
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Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2008 10:24 am
I loved your first round pic!
heart
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Posted: Tue Sep 02, 2008 5:42 am
thanks, amy! biggrin
hahaa, that picture was probably my favorite.
though this round's is pretty neat,
i gotta admit.
ninja
that's all i'm saying of it.
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Previously Kagome_Kitsune
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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:11 pm
.:: ::.
Amy the original version of your pic is so much better~! The one you have on your sig now. 3nodding 3nodding
And My entry sucks (from what I originally wanted...).
D: I'm still deciding on which to submit...
.:: ::.
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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:36 pm
Thanks previously.
redface
I had a rant to myself and the GD were far too indesicive to help me choose today. I'm sick of the hurtful comments I get now and then about editing my pics. emo
I almost had this one:
My round pic is imo my worst.
I couldn't get it how I want, it's not as creative as I wanted, I made alot of mistakes.
I'm just hoping I won't be eliminated.
eek
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Previously Kagome_Kitsune
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Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:26 pm
.:: ::.
aaand the one you have on your sig now is cool too. xD (DA'sOtherVersion.)
I was VERY hesitant with this round's pic. But then again I almost always am... yet this was worse because, hell, its one of the 7 deadly sins.
Not my best, I think. : /
And you will stay in the contest. D<
.:: ::.
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Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:07 pm
I've just hit a creative slump.
I'm so anxious and excited about going to university and being tired all the time isn't helping I don't think.
But I'm gonna spend all of Saturday in bed to sleep and rest and have a lazy day I think. I need a break.
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Posted: Sat Sep 06, 2008 1:59 pm
i think people blame photoshop when someone
looks naturally nice. i add filters so my skin looks
clearer, but i also like the colours the filters give.
i generally use them just for the lustre look.
i am lucky, no one moans at my edits because they
are very subtle. but i dont ever use it to clear our my
blemishes - i use it coz i like the colours and i see
no harm in that at all. the fact my skin looks nice
is just a bonus i guess.
people seem to think that average GDers are advanced
at photoshop and can edit a pic to some immense level.
its a silly assumption.
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