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Adobe released Creative Suite 5!
Because of NDA restrictions, the product has been launched on today! CS5 package, a total of 15 software, which we are most concerned about, of course "Photoshop", let us look at new super amazing "Content Aware Fill" and "Puppet Warp" how kind of change can do, what else has changed!
Adobe Photoshop can be said that the most enduring products, has been published since 1990, just 20 years old this year. Such a mature product in the end what can make a change? Adobe has already released 2 videos prior to sale and to illustrate the two main functions: the first is the ability to automatically detect the contents of the picture and to fill the blank part by using the Content Aware Fill; The second is from the Flash, the ability to select the range set free transformation under the axial point of Puppet Warp. Of course there are many large and small change, let us tell you what a difference
Photoshop CS5's codenamed - White Rabbit
Content Aware Fill super filling machine, so you do not see signs of scar
Photoshop in the past, if you want to remove the unwanted part of the picture, the background will remain difficult to fill the gaps, at most only use stamp tool to copy the way to deal with similar material. Add the contents of the sensor (Content Aware) feature can automatically surrounded by the material to be filled, of course, performance can not be 100% natural, but if not carefully observed, it is not easy to see this is automatically repair results
With Content Aware stain blessing substantial progress Repair Tool, it is hard to see a trace of modification
Puppet Warp makes the people moving up in photo
Puppet Warp layer can be selected to join the free transformation of the key points to make changes
Refine Edge: edge to go back to a more precise cut-off
In Photoshop CS5, adds new joined brush tool that allows you to adjust the parameters, but also be able to select the object using the edge of precision brush for hair and other objects which the edge of discontinuous around the position can be accurately selected. After completion of the selection, it can be output directly into the mask of the selected area, layer, layer a mask, a new file, etc
3D-Repossé
In addition to these super-enhanced features, PS CS5 basic functions, also has considerable progress. Like the previous generation of CS4's 3D modeling functions added to this generation can also use the new 3D-Repossé transferred directly to the text layer into a 3D object, although the quality is not transferred out of objects such as the construction of more direct use of 3D beautiful. But for graphic designers, Photoshop can be used to establish 3D, it is more convenient for them.
Noise Reduction
In dealing with photos of the most basic functions, listed as PS CS5, Adobe used to process RAW files Adobe Camera RAW Plug-in is also updated to the sixth edition. In addition to increased support for the camera type, the treatment is more effective when the RAW file to remove high ISO noise when, also joined the film's grainy texture for enhanced coherence. Also through the Lens Correction Tool to correct the lens barrel distortion with the pillow.
HDR PRO
The synthesis of Bracketing Photo HDR Pro tools, but also by fine tuning to achieve more variable results.
Posture of lying
When doing the outdoor photograph, lying posture is not an easy stuff. Because this is a difficult challenge while lying on the "Cold" floor, also the model's facial expression has to be in natural.
Besides, trying to lay on the field of grass or falling leafs can get a better result. Be aware if the model afraid of the bugs climb up on their body or skin, resolve it by using the anti-mosquito spray. Therefore, in order to take a great picture, do not concern other parties thinking, just bravely lying on the ground, try different lying posture and take a few shot!
Lying on the grass, can get the feeling of natural environment.
While doing a slightly lying posture, be aware the legs do not get stiff
Lying on the rock besides the pond may come up a stylish feeling.
Lying on old style piano can get another classic feeling
6 essential requirements of a model
Model must be the main character in portrait, if you want to be photograph in good-looking, not only to quickly integrate into the atmosphere of photography scene, but also need to be confident. If lack of confidence, the face can easily become stiff, and leads to bad image.
1. Do no afraid to face the camera
Most people will feel uncomfortable and strained expression while standing in front of camera. Especially when cooperate with the photographer who has never worked with. Then the fear will be more intense. Even more opportunities to take pictures, and the fear going less, but they still don't have enough confidence on their posture and expression.
How to avoid the stereotyped posture and facial expressions? The answer is "Confident", During the photography shooting, always keep in mind - "I am the most beautiful!" If you feel a bit strange or not satisfied on the posture, it is recommend to see more postures and expressions from other people when taking photos.
2. Take more "self shot"
General self shot comes with a good result, because there is no other people around you, that is why we are able to comfortably shoot randomly. In addition, we are more understand which part is the beautiful of our own, which part is no perfect. Therefore, always play around with self shot, not only digging our own rich, or it can also take to eliminate the fear of the camera.
3. Do something more with clothing and make-up
Wear the clothes that aligns with the atmosphere of the photography venue, spend some time on make-up, it will make the model be more confident. In most of the portrait. The proportion of models is more than 70%, we can know that how important on model's clothing and make-up. Before taking pictures, try to carefully prepared for the themes on the clothing and make-up as a good practice.
If a model is standing motionless, the posture inevitably tend to become stiff. At this moment, if it is possible to use some props, the hands and feet will become easier to place. Even if only one umbrella, but also changes in many different kinds of postures: holding an umbrella with good standing posture; open the umbrella and walking. And so on. Of course, if there are too many propels in a photo, it will look very messy. Therefore, it depends on different scenarios and use the appropriate props.
5. Use the facilities around the place
If taking pictures indoors, mostly you will find tables, chairs, ladder or bed. Furniture is just like the props as a decorative effect, it can help model to create more posture and expression. If taking pictures outdoors, you can try to use like a park bench or swing as the facilities for the shooting. It can come up with different theme change.
6. Pay more attention to other people's posture
"Why my pose are always the same?" Want to show some different pose, but often lose control of the hands and feet while standing in front of the camera. If you want to be a qualified model, a full preparation must be done before the photography. Then, the photos will be more natural.
Try to get more reference from the fashion magazine, you can find may different model's posture. Moreover, to seriously figure out other people's gestures and facial expressions.
Portrait tips - Another stylish composition skill
Most of the photos, if it is not horizontal, then it should be vertical. If this picture style can be overcome, then the picture will look very differet. Nowadays, more popular portrait style, is to turn a small angle of the camera, so that the characters are presented in diagonal direction. This technique should be very easy, you only have to adjust angle of camera to left or right turn, then press the shuttler. You may need to try a several pictures, in order to identify the most suitable composition. Although the technique have been in existence for many years, recently it become popular again.
Travel photography tips: Shooting the famous landmarks
When shooting the famous landmarks, you must be very clear that, many people has already taken the same picture with no less than millions of times. It almost hard to shoot a pictures with any new ideas (Although it is possible, but it must be very difficult). There are several ways for you to interpret a new perspective on shooting the well-known landmarks:
2. Try to use reflection to capture the famous landmarks, such as window or water. For example, find a London coffee shop, and then take a picture to the coffee shop's window, that reflect the London Tower Bridge, or to use a car's windshield to take the reflective image of the object.
3. Only take part of the details of the famous landmark, and is able to represent the whole part of the landmark.
Portrait Tips: Do not leave too much space above the head
How to solve it? Do not take picture like that!
As long as the subject's eyes are located at the picture, that about one-third from the top, then you will naturally do not leave too much head space, of course, the problem will be resolved
Swimsuit beauty of photography
While inviting a girl as a swimsuit model, we must first take into account the feelings of girls
When it comes to swimsuit photogrphy, amateur photographers who have the same feeling, that must be a very high threshold of photographic skills. Right?
Even asking the girls we know, or girlfriend: "Let me shoot a few swimsuit photos for you now!" Our thought come up with the rejected hunch, so the start will be hesitant.
When request the consent of other, we firstly should pay attention on the difference mind of women and men. For example, when giving the model to see the magazine pictures, and say "I hope I can make these photos!". Oftenly, in the eyes of men, the photos look very lovely. But in the female point of view, they may think the photo is over-stressed the breast lines, just like the sex photos and feeling unbearable.
For a man who like to play camera, they would not be distressed when buy the camera and lens. But if they spend money to buy clothes, just like to kill themselves
In contrast, women also have a philosophy for their own money. Like a man anxious to try a just bought new camera. The same mood, women should also want to try a just bought seasonal pop dress or swimsuit as soon as possible
Therefore, the photographers should spend time to have a look on fashion magazine, to add or update the popular message, to find out what is most popular products. With talking about the popularity of those latest fashion information, and say "Look at this pretty swimsuit, do you mind to take a few swimsuit photo?" Naturally raised the demand of swimsuit photography. If you get to the point from this way, girls are also more able to look forward to relax the mind in the shooting activities.
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