What actions do you think they use?

http://www.studiotran.​com/


Their stuff is real clear. I know its actions, Is it a part of TRA? Thanks in advance.

Great question, I would also like to know!

ask them..

That looks like something out of Nik Color Efex. I can't remember which preset. It has the effect of removing and flattening contrast in skin while leaving things like eyes, etc. alone. I don't recall if it also increases sharpening but those images are sharpened to the max (pretty well done, actually), a few being too much, imo.

bohdank wrote in post #12219575
That looks like something out of Nik Color Efex. I can't remember which preset. It has the effect of removing and flattening contrast in skin while leaving things like eyes, etc. alone. I don't recall if it also increases sharpening but those images are sharpened to the max (pretty well done, actually), a few being too much, imo.

Thanks I might look into that btw. I emailed them and this was some of the response.

MCP actions http://www.mcpactions.​com/
Totally Rad Actions (all sets) http://www.gettotallyr​ad.com/
Parker J http://www.pjddr.com/i​ndex2.php
Kubota Actions http://kubotaimagetool​s.com …Ne2qa766acCFUHr​7QodSC7mag

We're actually been using very little actions in our photos. Maybe just to punch the colors and sharpen for the web.

btw how good is that Nik program? I have $150 to spend on actions/ something good to make my images look better.

Depends on what you think is "better"

You can download all the Nik packages as full working demos, for 30 days I think.

Also try the Topaz plugins. Not sure if their sale is still on.

Topaz Detail has a preset that is sort of that look. The presets can be modified so play around with them.