Kiko Land wrote:
This is my version of the style; I do like it a little more sharp. Model is Heather

I really like the retouch. At least, the "glaze" part was done effectively.

Kiko Land wrote:
I could've desat just a tad more.

Yes, but that's an easy change.

I also like adding a sepia toned layer instead of a midtone gray like some others do. This adds a burned out look to the photo. Obviously, I adjust the opacity depending on the desired effect.

MinisterC  wrote:

I really like the retouch. At least, the "glaze" part was done effectively.

Thanks. As you can see, Besides the extra USM step, on the Difference layer I extended the brush beyond the model to create that glow behind her and improve the 3D effect. I could've desat just a tad more.

FSG Photography wrote:
Hi, I'm a relative newbie and I'm trying to bump up the impact of my images.   I've come across a few post-processing techniques I'd like to try, but I can't find any information on how they are done.  I apologize in advance if this question has already been asked and answered. 

The first is the "glazed" look that Jaime Ibarra and others use so well https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pid … up_id=&ua=

I've tried playing around with curves and opacity levels but don't seem to be able to come anywhere close. 

Any pointers to online tutorials or books are appreciated.

Cheers

make a duplicate layer and mess around with USM $.02

Strange Babes wrote:

make a duplicate layer and mess around with USM $.02

It's a bit more involved that that...heh.

Peter N Photography wrote:

Ooooooooh, that one's yummy. Terrific tones. Still love that you're making it your own.
Your port was good, but these images really are your best work.

Bow howdy, she's good lookin' too.

Peter N Photography wrote:

Oh wow...nice one, brother!

High-Five!

Peter N Photography wrote:

very cool! is there a chance we could see the unedited version?

MinisterC  wrote:

thx MinisterC. Still trying to adapt what I learned to my own style. btw great new pic.

Jaime Ibarra wrote:
Oh wow...nice one, brother!
High-Five!

props from the man! 

Jaime, love your new pic. Brittany is dreamy, pic is dreamy...
http://jaimeibarra.deviantart.com/art/M … -149654815

wbphotography wrote:
very cool! is there a chance we could see the unedited version?

thx.

Peter N Photography wrote:

thx.

wow ... quite a change ... thanks

Duncan Hall wrote:
...since it's really not that hard.

Getting a "glaze" is certainly not that hard.

Getting your images to look like Jaime Ibarra's is another story.

Glam Girl Photography wrote:
I have a Nik filter that does this. One click, done.  I personally don't like that hazy look but I guess it has its place!

Your response shows pretty much exactly why I avoid this forum.  A person comes in here, asks for help, a few people try to genuinely offer help, and then one person comes in with an answer that isn't anything more than a waste of time spent reading.

If you want to contribute, try telling what filter you are using, how you use it, and possibly (if you felt like actually being helpful) linking to at least one image created in this fashion. 

What you have down now is a knee-jerk remark about a one-click fix that is nothing like the OP asked for followed by something that could be interpreted as an unsolicited critique at worst, and an opinion that has nothing to do with the OP at best.  I can only hope that your other 150-ish posts on here have actually had some merit to them. 

If you want to contribute, then contribute.  Otherwise don't.

MinisterC  wrote:

Getting a "glaze" is certainly not that hard.

Getting your images to look like Jaime Ibarra's is another story. Some of his moves are basically impossible to duplicate or figure out. A person might be able to get in image to look virtually identical, and Jaime's image would still just look better, and no one would be able to put a finger on "why" There are some genius tricks, that have less to do with actual photoshop moves and more to do with some serious artistic though.

No argument from me there. I just hope the people chasing this look understand the holistics of making a good picture.

Jynxs Photography wrote:
In Photoshop:
Make a new layer,
fill it with a beige/yellow color (low saturation)
set the layer style to "pin light"

i do something similar, but I use the exclusion layer style.
play around with the color in the color layer too

Ed Frazier Photography wrote:
I have used this action here with pretty good success.

http://coffeeteaphotography.blogspot.co … pspse.html

That, at least, has thoughtful use of layers in respect to the color in lights & shadows.

The effect is what it is... but at least the results would be consistent.

Koray wrote:
did anybody notice that the OP also figured it out somehow but never bothered to let us know

No, I did not know that.

That's kinda crappy to start a thread, get so much help, then not reciprocate.

Personally I can recreate the look a dozen different ways, as can you and many others, but I would like to know how Jamie and others do it.

Oh well

Glam Girl Photography wrote:
I have a Nik filter that does this. One click, done.  I personally don't like that hazy look but I guess it has its place!

Nice but keep in mind anything you can do with a click or a filter, so can anyone else, and inevitably your image treatments/styles will look cookie cutter.

By understanding how to do it manually opens the doors to tweaking it or applying it to another style to bring it back to a unique look that will make you stand out more.

MinisterC  wrote:

Getting a "glaze" is certainly not that hard.

Getting your images to look like Jaime Ibarra's is another story. Some of his moves are basically impossible to duplicate or figure out. A person might be able to get in image to look virtually identical, and Jaime's image would still just look better, and no one would be able to put a finger on "why" There are some genius tricks, that have less to do with actual photoshop moves and more to do with some serious artistic though.

But yes, even some of the links provided give decent tutorials for a nice vintage/glaze look on photos.

Jaime's a great photographer, the "glazed" look is nothing special imo. What is special is the models he uses (Jessa!), lighting and composition of his shots. Also the colors he chooses to use which seem to always mesh with his post... go figure

My best advice is not to try and copy anyone. If you see something you like, figure it out, and expound upon it and make it yours, make it original.

Virtuoso Skins wrote:
Jaime's a great photographer, the "glazed" look is nothing special imo.

Then do it.

The example you previously posted was just an adjustment of the blue in the shadows and I think the yellow in the highlights. Which isn't remotely how Jaime does it. Nor does it look like his style at all.

Obviously, I am not a Jaime Ibarra apologist, nor do I know all of his secrets. As well as I understand that a person could get close, and maybe that's better cuz it's their own style. HOWEVER, after a behind the scenes view, I can assure you that his workflow cannot be duplicated. Put two nearly Identical images together, one being by Jiame, and most will like his better. And there is a reason. And it's tricky. And genius. But simple in a "That makes perfect freaking sense" kind of way.

Snap2 wrote:
just my observation

This is as close as anyone's come to some of Jiames workflow. It's as much in your understanding of aesthetics as it is post work. Color harmony is so important. Usually can't get it right by just pushing and pulling the curves.

Danny Rodriguez wrote:
I just kept going until I saw something better or closer should I say...

This is not the worst way to learn. I've learned to ask, but
sometimes you have to hack your way to good and original results.

Duncan Hall wrote:
The reason some of you aren't getting the "glaze" (I really hate calling it that, btw)

Haha, I thought I was the only one- I don't understand it at all and haven't since the start of this thread

Haze, maybe?

NothingIsRealButTheGirl wrote:
It's not quite the 'glazed' look, because he doesn't fog the blue channel, but the green treatment DP Stu Maschwitz gives the shadows - and his thought process behind it - is worth a look -

"Creating a Summer Blockbuster Film Look"

http://library.creativecow.net/articles … torial.php   

and for me it answers a question I had some time ago

Hey, I was just wondering the other day where you'd gone!

Great link as usual- I think the methodology and reasoning explained there is an important complement the technique discussion in this thread.

Plus, he says "It's good to know there are limits, even in Michael Bay's world"

Kiko Land wrote:
It's 18+

https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … up_id=&ua=

I super like it. It's definitely a departure from the glazed style... but since you began with that effect and ended up somewhere else... isn't that what it's all about!? The post effect is terrific to my eyes.

Michael Bonner II wrote:
Haze, maybe?

That really is a better description. But we all know what the look is.

NothingIsRealButTheGirl wrote:
"Creating a Summer Blockbuster Film Look"

This is excellent.

Funny, I was watching a movie the other day and I thought...
you know, that's no too disimilar from the "glaze" look.