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Jun 17, 2010 19:07 |  #1

I got the perfect shot of a rolling elbow from a pro wrestling event, but there is a huge shadow caused by the ring ropes that I shot between. I have no idea how to fix it as I have no experience with post processing. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you.

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Jun 17, 2010 19:33 |  #2

Do you mean the shadows against the far wall? ( They don't appear too distracting - I was looking for something "huge".) Let me know and I'll try to eliminate it in CS2, as your sig block does not show "Image Editing OK". Am




  
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Jun 17, 2010 19:51 |  #3

I think he's talking about the shadow on the fighters chest, but I'm not exactly sure. All you'd have to do is use the dodge tool at about 25% on that shadow and it will brighten it right up.


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Jun 17, 2010 20:00 |  #4

I'm really not seeing the shadow you're talking about. There are shadows, yes, but there's nothing distracting...


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Jun 17, 2010 20:10 |  #5

Gerald3 wrote in post #10381663 (external link)
I think he's talking about the shadow on the fighters chest, but I'm not exactly sure. All you'd have to do is use the dodge tool at about 25% on that shadow and it will brighten it right up.

I would use between 3% and 5% and gradually work it away. 25% is hellish strong and going to make it hard to blend the area worked on.

I have to say though, I don't find the shadows a problem. They don't block out any important detail and look quite natural and don't spoil the image at all IMO.




  
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Jun 17, 2010 21:18 |  #6

ameerat42 wrote in post #10381575 (external link)
Do you mean the shadows against the far wall? ( They don't appear too distracting - I was looking for something "huge".) Let me know and I'll try to eliminate it in CS2, as your sig block does not show "Image Editing OK". Am

The shadows I mentioned are on the chest and forearms of the wrestler throwing the elbow, and the face of the wrestler on the receiving end.




  
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Jun 18, 2010 02:13 |  #7

OK, I've assumed you let us edit the pic. Here's what I did using Adobe CS2...
Use the dodge tool, 10%, mid-tones, size about 60-100. Make a few passes over each area until satisfied. Note: Don't use the Shadows setting as it'll de-contrast it too much. Am


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Jun 18, 2010 04:42 |  #8

Ah, that looks quite decent. Thank you very much!




  
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Jun 18, 2010 11:15 |  #9

Love the look on the ref's face.


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