Approve the Cookies
This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and our Privacy Policy.
OK
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Guest
Forums  •   • New posts  •   • RTAT  •   • 'Best of'  •   • Gallery  •   • Gear
Register to forums    Log in

 
FORUMS Post Processing, Marketing & Presenting Photos RAW, Post Processing & Printing 
Thread started 21 Nov 2006 (Tuesday) 14:03
Search threadPrev/next
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

How to remove flash glare on face?

 
John ­ E
Goldmember
Avatar
1,025 posts
Likes: 1
Joined May 2006
Location: Amarillo, TX
     
Nov 21, 2006 14:03 |  #1

Any advice on how to remove the camera flash glare from this man's face using Photoshop CS2? Any advice would be appreciated.


HOSTED PHOTO
please log in to view hosted photos in full size.


John Elser
Canon 5D MK II; 30D; EF 85 f/1.8; EF 70-200L f/2.8 IS II; EF 24-105L f/4; EF 135L f/2; EF 24-70L; Canon 580 EX II(x3).

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
DaveG
Goldmember
2,040 posts
Likes: 1
Joined Aug 2003
Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
     
Nov 21, 2006 14:10 |  #2

I'd star by trying the rubber stamp tool. I'd have it fairly large and would have it set to about 35% opacity. I would sample from the non glare area and clone it onto the harsh reflections. You might want to use a lower or higher opacity as each image requires a different approach, but by using something in the 35% (or lower) area you can build it up until you are satisified.

I would probably leave a little of the flash reflection as covering it up completely may look funny, but again that's and image to image decision.


"There's never time to do it right. But there's always time to do it over."
Canon 5D, 50D; 16-35 f2.8L, 24-105 f4L IS, 50 f1.4, 100 f2.8 Macro, 70-200 f2.8L, 300mm f2.8L IS.

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
CyberPet
Hiding Under a Rock
Avatar
4,052 posts
Likes: 2
Joined May 2005
Location: Piteå, Sweden
     
Nov 21, 2006 17:35 |  #3

Use the clone tool, set the opacity to about 30-50% (depending on the results), use a soft brush and also set the blending mode to Darker, and it'll only affect the pixels that are brighter than the sample area (sample often though, so you dont move over a new texture or darker area).


/Petra Hall
Click here to view my geeky gear list
I shoot as much as possible in available light... sometimes, my flash is available – Joe Buissink

  
  LOG IN TO REPLY
sponsored links (only for non-logged)

3,678 views & 0 likes for this thread, 3 members have posted to it.
How to remove flash glare on face?
FORUMS Post Processing, Marketing & Presenting Photos RAW, Post Processing & Printing 
AAA
x 1600
y 1600

Jump to forum...   •  Rules   •  Forums   •  New posts   •  RTAT   •  'Best of'   •  Gallery   •  Gear   •  Reviews   •  Member list   •  Polls   •  Image rules   •  Search   •  Password reset   •  Home

Not a member yet?
Register to forums
Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features: full search, image upload, follow forums, own gear list and ratings, likes, more forums, private messaging, thread follow, notifications, own gallery, all settings, view hosted photos, own reviews, see more and do more... and all is free. Don't be a stranger - register now and start posting!


COOKIES DISCLAIMER: This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and to our privacy policy.
Privacy policy and cookie usage info.


POWERED BY AMASS forum software 2.58forum software
version 2.58 /
code and design
by Pekka Saarinen ©
for photography-on-the.net

Latest registered member is Mihai Bucur
1387 guests, 165 members online
Simultaneous users record so far is 15,144, that happened on Nov 22, 2018

Photography-on-the.net Digital Photography Forums is the website for photographers and all who love great photos, camera and post processing techniques, gear talk, discussion and sharing. Professionals, hobbyists, newbies and those who don't even own a camera -- all are welcome regardless of skill, favourite brand, gear, gender or age. Registering and usage is free.