A Work in Progress: The Conversation



This guide was made for entry:
The Conversation
In Contest:
medievel scene


step 1 of 5

Upscale Ladies pic to 300ppi. Crop out ladies

Creation of The Conversation: Step 1
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step 2 of 5

Upscale Medieval Kitchen source and straighten place behind ladies

Creation of The Conversation: Step 2
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step 3 of 5

Used curves and exposure to Darken up the kitchen background.
Also used Color Balance to make more yellow and red

Creation of The Conversation: Step 3
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step 4 of 5

added more glow for the candle, furniture and wall by using orange brush in a 50% grey layer with soft light blend. Dodge and Burn some areas such as the folded hands and the table bench.
Darkened the overall image with Exposure.

Creation of The Conversation: Step 4
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step 5 of 5

Removed wedding ring from hand of woman.
Added slight back light from candle on woman
Made composite layer and used Camera Raw adjustments.
Basic adjustment shown in picture
also noise reduction, split toning of highlights, add a little grain, and small vignette
candle back-light on main lady and some on lady with tray
added duck in a bucket learning to swim
final touch up -soften outline of ladies

Creation of The Conversation: Step 5
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Final result

Creation of The Conversation: Final Result

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