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12 years 9 months ago #99657 by Anne
Hi, can someone tell me how photographers get those crystal clear eyes in photos? I know light has the most to do with it, but sometimes they really don't look real. I would just like to get mine clearer and crystally-looking. Are they using a program to enhance? Thanks.
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12 years 9 months ago #99673 by Anne
www.sarahmarinophotography.com/index2.php#/gallery1/2/

Here are some examples of the crystal clear eyes. How do they do that?
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12 years 9 months ago #99675 by MLKstudios
Starts with getting them sharp with the lens (in focus). Then often an extra touch is given them in post.

Matthew :)
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12 years 9 months ago #99709 by chasrich
I just spent ten minutes looking for this tutorial on photoshop that included eye touch ups. No luck finding it but Photobod might know where it is.

Basically it went in and described darkening the pupil, dodging the inside portions of the iris while a slight burn to the outer edge of the iris. Remove any bloodshot whites then add a reflection.

Does anyone remember where that video was?
“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
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12 years 9 months ago #99745 by chasrich
Found it!

www.photographytalk.com/forum/editing-an...s-in-photoshop#49123
“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
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12 years 9 months ago #99879 by Anne
Thank you for all your looking. Is all that available in Photoshop Elements 7, or do I need something like CS5?
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12 years 9 months ago #100025 by Stealthy Ninja
Focus properly with a sharp lens... and shallow DOF.

As MLK said, nice PP work too.
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www.aevansphoto.com
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12 years 9 months ago #100065 by chasrich

Anne wrote: Thank you for all your looking. Is all that available in Photoshop Elements 7, or do I need something like CS5?


I did all of the steps in Paint Shop Pro... I'm sure there are dozens of applications that can accomplish this Post Production magic. The real key is to aim small... focus on just the eye as MLK and Stealthy Ninja has mentioned.
“Amateurs worry about equipment, professionals worry about money, masters worry about light, I just make pictures… ” ~ Vernon Trent
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12 years 9 months ago #100149 by DestinDave
Nice video Charles - thanks for finding it again.. added to my bookmarks.
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12 years 9 months ago #100585 by Anne
Thanks, everyone. I just bought Lightroom and don't know much about it yet. Can it do the same editing as Paint Shop Pro? If not, any other good, not too expensive programs you might suggest? Thanks!
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12 years 9 months ago #102501 by Anne
Hi again didn't hear from anyone on the lightroom
topic. Anyone??? Thanks!
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12 years 9 months ago #102521 by photobod

chasrich wrote: I just spent ten minutes looking for this tutorial on photoshop that included eye touch ups. No luck finding it but Photobod might know where it is.

Basically it went in and described darkening the pupil, dodging the inside portions of the iris while a slight burn to the outer edge of the iris. Remove any bloodshot whites then add a reflection.

Does anyone remember where that video was?


Darn it I am away for 24 hours and missed my moment of glory on my favourite technique, well done Charles for finding the tutorial it really is a good one, practise practise practise.
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12 years 9 months ago - 12 years 9 months ago #102525 by photobod

Anne wrote: Hi again didn't hear from anyone on the lightroom
topic. Anyone??? Thanks!


Hi Anne, you can do lots of work in lightroom but when it comes to the finer techniques like dodging and burning eyes etc then you need photoshop or similar software.

Try this site for lightroom lightroomers.com/
www.dcimages.org.uk
"A good photograph is one that communicate a fact, touches the heart, leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it. It is, in a word, effective." - Irving Penn
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12 years 9 months ago #103588 by Tuscany

Anne wrote: www.sarahmarinophotography.com/index2.php#/gallery1/2/

Here are some examples of the crystal clear eyes. How do they do that?


Looks like Portrait Professional
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12 years 9 months ago #104102 by Anne
Ok, someone said something about a good reflector helping make those crystal eyes. If so, what kind do you suggest? Nothing that will break the bank! LOL
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