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Blueprint – Subtle Edits for a BIG Impact

December 4th, 2009

Some photos take a lot of editing, while others just need a few quick clicks of the mouse.  Here is an edit that was done in about 30 seconds or less.

  • Started by cropping.
  • Then used “All in the Details” Tinted action.  Masked detail layer completely off skin.
  • Then used “All in the Details” Flashlight Photoshop action at the default opacity.
  • Then used “All in the Details” Dusty vignette action – changed the opacity to 45%.

That was what got me from the before to after – I love how it brought out details in the bricks and pulled out shine on the car.  Looking at it now, I might have preferred it more if I lighted the socket area around her eyes.  What thoughts or feedback do you have.  Next time you look at an image you edit, try and critique it as I did above – see if there is something you would change or do differently with past edits too.

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  1. 1. Blueprint - Subtle Edits for a BIG Impact Says:

    [...] 1 votes vote Blueprint – Subtle Edits for a BIG Impact Some photos take a lot of editing, while others just need a few quick clicks of the mouse.  [...]

  2. 2. Donnell Baker Probst Says:

    Aren't you on vacation?!?! :-)

  3. 3. Monique Arrington Says:

    LOL! @ Donnell. Very nice edit!

  4. 4. Jamie {Phatchik} Says:

    Love this edit!

  5. 5. Kate Lindsay Says:

    wow this really did bring out the bricks, well done

  6. 6. Jodi Friedman Says:

    yes – I use WP and schedule ahead :)

  7. 7. Jeannine Says:

    Love what you did to the bricks and the car, but I would have chosen the first picture, because I prefer my model to be crisper and sharper.

  8. 8. Robby Regan Says:

    I love it. I wish I could figure out how to unzip an action…or whatever it is that you need to do to make them work on PSE 8. I am off to read more xxxRobby

  9. 9. Pam L. Says:

    Now this is a blueprint that I can love! Easy, quick, dramatic results!
    Thanks for sharing this one with us.

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