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waterrockets wrote in post #13771399
Nice looking use of the templates telefragger. Have you played with the WB in those photos yet? It seems like a quick RGB curve adjustment and you'll have them looking more normal (like what I did with your goalie save shot last week).

i have not done any rgb curves.. can you tell me bit more on what and how?
these were natural light.. and not in the rink so really bad lighting.. so i got them brought back pretty good so far...

TeleFragger wrote in post #13771414
i have not done any rgb curves.. can you tell me bit more on what and how?
these were natural light.. and not in the rink so really bad lighting.. so i got them brought back pretty good so far...

You bet. I don't know what the PS terms are, but the tools are similar across all software (LR3, DPP, PS, GIMP, Paint.NET, etc.).

• So, for now, just go to http://www.pixlr.com/e​ditor
  
• Open your image above (http://farm8.staticfli​ckr.com …65571117_f6146a​5664_b.jpg) with the Open from URL button on Pixlr.
  
• From the menu: Adjustment -> Curves
  
• In the curves dialog, click the RGB dropdown, and select "Blue"
  
• Drag the middle of that line down about 3mm.
  
• Switch to Green, and do the same drag.
  
• Now switch to Red and drag the line up about 1mm.
  

waterrockets wrote in post #13771437
You bet. I don't know what the PS terms are, but the tools are similar across all software (LR3, DPP, PS, GIMP, Paint.NET, etc.).

• So, for now, just go to http://www.pixlr.com/e​ditor
  
• Open your image above (http://farm8.staticfli​ckr.com …65571117_f6146a​5664_b.jpg) with the Open from URL button on Pixlr.
  
• From the menu: Adjustment -> Curves
  
• In the curves dialog, click the RGB dropdown, and select "Blue"
  
• Drag the middle of that line down about 3mm.
  
• Switch to Green, and do the same drag.
  
• Now switch to Red and drag the line up about 1mm.
  

I think that looks pretty good. Maybe needs some more playing, and some levels adjustment. Just experiment with levels and curves. Good stuff.

wow that is some pretty neat stuff... just did a quick test.. yes you can see the blue tinge in the pic... i would do this outside of the psd file to the actual photo first... cuz doing it to that pic will even adjust the background... i like the original color background...

TeleFragger wrote in post #13771502
wow that is some pretty neat stuff... just did a quick test.. yes you can see the blue tinge in the pic... i would do this outside of the psd file to the actual photo first... cuz doing it to that pic will even adjust the background... i like the original color background...

Exactly. I do this stuff in RAW too, as it keeps you out of trouble with respect to clipping and maintains more of the dynamic range, as I understand it.

trulie98 wrote in post #13769958
Grats Tele!

My son has his very first Pinewood Derby race this Friday. Here is the car we built together...he is only 6 and I have never built one of these so we had some bonding/learning time together. LOL.

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/trulie98/676398​9691/
Pinewood Derby by TroyMarcyPhotography.c​om, on Flickr"]http://www.flickr.com/​photos/trulie98/676398​9691/
Pinewood Derby by TroyMarcyPhotography.c​om, on Flickr

That is the best photo of a pinewood I've ever seen! Being the winner of 3 pinewood derbies....ummm I mean my kid being the winner.....I will share some speed secrets.

Chuck the nails into a drill motor and polish with emory cloth until shiny where the plastic wheel will ride. Next insert the nail at a slight angle so there is positive camber on all 4 wheels, goal is to have only the inner edge of the plastic wheel touching the track. Lightly sand the inside edge of the plastic wheel so it's smooth. Also what slows them down is rubbing the rails, so a little toe-in on the front helps tracking. Next use powder graphite on the axles and get it as close as possible to max weight w/o going over, we used an electronic postal scale. We have had better luck with front weighted designs vs. rear weighted. But most importantly have fun and let us know how you, ah your son, did.

FWIW: check your pack's rules regarding wheel sanding. We don't allow any modification of the wheel at all. Axles can be polished, and graphite can be used.

One note on controlling axle direction if you're not using the factory slots: the grain of the wood will change which way the nails go. If you pre-drill, the wood grain will bend the bit and you'll still get a crooked hole. It's not possible to drive a nail straight into wood. (I say this as a cabinet maker when I'm not racing bikes, shooting pictures, or working).

A good solution is to drill a 1/4" hole and fill it with epoxy. Then you drill your axle holes in the epoxy very accurately on a drill press.

...or you can just tap the end of the axle with a screwdriver and mallet until it's going the right direction

Note that this is all part of the reason that I added the turtle race this year. I want to distract the dads enough so the sons do more of the work. It's amazing how many Tiger cars beat the Webelow cars because the dads build the Tiger cars, and the Webelows kick dad out of the shop. In my experience, the scouts who were the only ones to touch their cars are the ones who are most proud of the result, regardless of race performance.

TeleFragger wrote in post #13771365
and some more playing with photoshop templates...

1.

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DaKids by TeleFragger / RootBreaker, on Flickr


2.

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DaKids2 by TeleFragger / RootBreaker, on Flickr


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ItsNotAPig by TeleFragger / RootBreaker, on Flickr

Nice work tele. Where did u buy these templates

DigitalTuned wrote in post #13772285
Nice work tele. Where did u buy these templates

buy???? LOL..

well actually i have bought some.. but i went on a "GOOGLE search tyrant" a bit ago..

then i kinda organized them up...
all so confusing where i got everything.. just search away.. free psd.. free sports psd...

i make sure it has free on the site and also usually free for personal use is listed...

i did buy some from easydigitals.com and u can sign up for free as a member... when you do you have access to 1 a month downloads...

grumpy366 wrote in post #13755015
Cleaned up version. Didn't even occur to me to edit the picture at all. Lack of sleep does that.

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Chilly- by Darkside 366, on Flickr

nice.

DigitalTuned wrote in post #13772285
Nice work tele. Where did u buy these templates

sorry for the re post on these.. but just to show the free ones.. and i believe they are all from easydigitals.com

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Thanks waterrockets I did not try it because weather was not really good I am afraid it will be more darker if I put on the cpl. Today we have the sunshine I will try it. Thanks for the info. I appreciate it.

Abandoned dreams

@ Waterrockets, cool turtle race idea...let us know how that turns out.

My latest attempt at using PSP X4's HDR tool.

Here's a couple from vacation to Key West with my parents!

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/touji192/676200​8979/

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