Person with light behind

Mrs Beeble Brock wrote:

Hi folks, I’m wondering what’s the best way to deal with a photo where daylight is showing through a window behind the subject.
Instead of just a light blur, I’d like to bring the contents of the view into the shot along with the subject. I’ve had reasonable results, but
not totally right, from curves and levels adjustment. Is there a better way?

This situation probably requires a mask, and a separate separation layer for the subject and background.

If you can, put the image somewhere on a web page and some of us will see what we can do.
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Mike Russell
www.curvemeister.com
www.geigy.2y.net

Hi Mike, thanks for replying. I’ve used Carlo’s free pic server so let’s see if this link will take you there:
http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?pic=1t1GIiR27BTPASF0bULvFc Cdk1RFT1 or even
http://tinyurl.com/66fmy

and a second one
http://tinyurl.com/435rb

I’ve kept them small but hopefully you’ll get enough of an idea of what it’s like and perhaps give me a pointer or two on what I need to do to bring the views into the rooms.

Thanks in advance for your advice.
Jo

Mike Russell wrote:

Mrs Beeble Brock wrote:

Hi folks, I’m wondering what’s the best way to deal with a photo where daylight is showing through a window behind the subject.
Instead of just a light blur, I’d like to bring the contents of the view into the shot along with the subject. I’ve had reasonable results, but
not totally right, from curves and levels adjustment. Is there a better way?

This situation probably requires a mask, and a separate separation layer for the subject and background.

If you can, put the image somewhere on a web page and some of us will see what we can do.

A mask is needed, and some clever curves adjustments to the overexposed area.

Mrs Beeble Brock wrote:

Hi Mike, thanks for replying. I’ve used Carlo’s free pic server so let’s
see if this link will take you there:
http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?pic=1t1GIiR27BTPASF0bULvFc Cdk1RFT1 or even
http://tinyurl.com/66fmy

and a second one
http://tinyurl.com/435rb

I’ve kept them small but hopefully you’ll get enough of an idea of what
it’s like and perhaps give me a pointer or two on what I need to do to bring the views into the rooms.

Hi Jo,

Yep – there’s enough detail left in the windows to bring the view in using a curve adjustment layer, with a mask to restrict the changes to just the room.

I’ve emailed you the two psd files. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Mike Russell
www.curvemeister.com
www.geigy.2y.net

Hi Mike, that’s really kind of you. My email address is as listed but remove the e before the xtra and the m of the com.

Thanks,
Jo

Mike Russell wrote:

Mrs Beeble Brock wrote:

Hi Mike, thanks for replying. I’ve used Carlo’s free pic server so let’s
see if this link will take you there:
http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?pic=1t1GIiR27BTPASF0bULvFc Cdk1RFT1 or even
http://tinyurl.com/66fmy

and a second one
http://tinyurl.com/435rb

I’ve kept them small but hopefully you’ll get enough of an idea of what
it’s like and perhaps give me a pointer or two on what I need to do to bring the views into the rooms.

Hi Jo,

Yep – there’s enough detail left in the windows to bring the view in using a curve adjustment layer, with a mask to restrict the changes to just the room.

I’ve emailed you the two psd files. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Or the old school fix… light the room and dull the windows! Bounce flash to give an exposure 1-2 stops less than for a correct outdoor exposure… sometimes tracing paper on the windows can work too.

Or two shots on tripod, one exposed for room, one for outside, then merge…

Cheers, Jason (remove … to reply)
Video & Gaming: http://gadgetaus.com

Try this recipe!!

Make a copy of the picture on a new layer
Image -Adjustments – Desaturate
Image -Adjustments – Invert
Change the layer properties to overlay – adjust opacity to taste!! Apply Filter > Gaussian blur – adjust to taste
Let me know result?

Harry

"Mrs Beeble Brock" wrote in message

Hi folks, I’m wondering what’s the best way to deal with a photo where daylight is showing through a window behind the subject.
Instead of just a light blur, I’d like to bring the contents of the view into the shot along with the subject. I’ve had reasonable results, but not totally right, from curves and levels adjustment. Is there a better

way?

Thanks in advance for any tips,
Jo

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Howdy Doody

My preference in the first instance is:

Image -> Adjustments -> Shadows/Highlights

It seems to work and works very well too,

There are 3 main operational areas, Shadows, erm – Highlights and Adjustments (you may need to click on "Show more options" to -erm- squirm- eh show more options.

The controls are easy-peasy and intuitive. Just slide the sliders and watch the preview.

I know you can do it this way Mrs B B – give it a try and let me know how it goes

Articus

"Mrs Beeble Brock" wrote in message

Hi Mike, thanks for replying. I’ve used Carlo’s free pic server so let’s see if this link will take you there:
http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?pic=1t1GIiR27BTPASF0bULvFc Cdk1RFT1 or even
http://tinyurl.com/66fmy

and a second one
http://tinyurl.com/435rb

I’ve kept them small but hopefully you’ll get enough of an idea of what it’s like and perhaps give me a pointer or two on what I need to do to bring the views into the rooms.

Thanks in advance for your advice.
Jo

Mike Russell wrote:

Mrs Beeble Brock wrote:

Hi folks, I’m wondering what’s the best way to deal with a photo where daylight is showing through a window behind the subject.
Instead of just a light blur, I’d like to bring the contents of the view into the shot along with the subject. I’ve had reasonable results, but
not totally right, from curves and levels adjustment. Is there a better way?

This situation probably requires a mask, and a separate separation layer for
the subject and background.

If you can, put the image somewhere on a web page and some of us will see what we can do.

ps – maybe I saw the wrong pic? I didn’t see a person with a light behind…

Ah well – on the other hand, the adjustment sliders really can bring out the warmth of the electric light

Aerticus

"Articus" wrote in message

Howdy Doody

My preference in the first instance is:

Image -> Adjustments -> Shadows/Highlights

It seems to work and works very well too,

There are 3 main operational areas, Shadows, erm – Highlights and Adjustments (you may need to click on "Show more options" to -erm- squirm- eh show more options.

The controls are easy-peasy and intuitive. Just slide the sliders and watch the preview.

I know you can do it this way Mrs B B – give it a try and let me know how it goes

Articus

"Mrs Beeble Brock" wrote in message

Hi Mike, thanks for replying. I’ve used Carlo’s free pic server so let’s see if this link will take you there:
http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?pic=1t1GIiR27BTPASF0bULvFc Cdk1RFT1 or even
http://tinyurl.com/66fmy

and a second one
http://tinyurl.com/435rb

I’ve kept them small but hopefully you’ll get enough of an idea of what it’s like and perhaps give me a pointer or two on what I need to do to bring the views into the rooms.

Thanks in advance for your advice.
Jo

Mike Russell wrote:

Mrs Beeble Brock wrote:

Hi folks, I’m wondering what’s the best way to deal with a photo where daylight is showing through a window behind the subject.
Instead of just a light blur, I’d like to bring the contents of the view into the shot along with the subject. I’ve had reasonable results, but
not totally right, from curves and levels adjustment. Is there a better way?

This situation probably requires a mask, and a separate separation layer for
the subject and background.

If you can, put the image somewhere on a web page and some of us will see
what we can do.

It’s easy to select just the window. It’s much brighter than the rest of the scene (use the magic wand) and has crisp, straight edges (use the Polygonal Lasso tool).

With the window selected, hit Cmd-J (Mac) or Ctrl-J (PC) to create a new layer with just the selection on it. Change the blend mode of this layer to Multiply and the window detail will be darkened and made more contrasty.

To further darken the window, duplicate the Multiply layer as many times as you like.

Tom Nelson
Tom Nelson Photography

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wrote:

Hi folks, I’m wondering what’s the best way to deal with a photo where daylight is showing through a window behind the subject.
Instead of just a light blur, I’d like to bring the contents of the view into the shot along with the subject. I’ve had reasonable results, but not totally right, from curves and levels adjustment. Is there a better way?
Thanks in advance for any tips,
Jo

Hey, thanks for the suggestions everyone! With these tips and also the examples Mike emailed me I’ve got lots to try. Articus, I didn’t post anything with a person in it – you saw the right ones.

Cheers,
Jo

Mrs Beeble Brock wrote:

Hi folks, I’m wondering what’s the best way to deal with a photo where daylight is showing through a window behind the subject.
Instead of just a light blur, I’d like to bring the contents of the view into the shot along with the subject. I’ve had reasonable results, but not totally right, from curves and levels adjustment. Is there a better way?

Thanks in advance for any tips,
Jo

Perhaps my use of double entedres was influenced far too much by btinternet.com?

Espevcially
Aerticus

yes Aert or Articus I thought the added ‘e’ gave sophistaction I am much in need of 🙂

A

"Mrs Beeble Brock" wrote in message

Hey, thanks for the suggestions everyone! With these tips and also the examples Mike emailed me I’ve got lots to try. Articus, I didn’t post anything with a person in it – you saw the right ones.

Cheers,
Jo

Mrs Beeble Brock wrote:

Hi folks, I’m wondering what’s the best way to deal with a photo where daylight is showing through a window behind the subject.
Instead of just a light blur, I’d like to bring the contents of the view into the shot along with the subject. I’ve had reasonable results, but not totally right, from curves and levels adjustment. Is there a better way?

Thanks in advance for any tips,
Jo