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Basic Pixel Level Dodging and Burning Tutorial
25th OCTOBER UPDATE: RESTORING MYSQL DATABASE FOR MY WORDPRESS. IT PEOPLE LAND ON THIS BLOG FROM GOOGLE, THERE ARE MANY OTHER TUTORIALS OUT THERE. :-) MINE WILL BE BACK UP ASAP! SLIGHTLY UPDATED: http://blog.ronaldntan.com/2009/10/14/p … d-burning/ EDITED: I moved all the instructions over to my blog. The TIF file is now stored on my website and I removed the password protection. If you need to hit me up, I can be reached here and also my other profiles I keep. Don't be shy, say hi! :-) Feb 05 08 09:11 pm Link Great tutorial.  Feb 05 08 09:28 pm Link dunno if it was me or what but winrar couldn't unzip the file didn't even ask for a password. Anyway I can download it from another place? I like the look of your photos man keep the tutorials coming Feb 05 08 09:41 pm Link I wish I had the patience  thanks for the info Feb 05 08 09:51 pm Link Thanks this is great! Any more in the works? Feb 05 08 09:54 pm Link For now.... --Ron Dave the design student wrote: Feb 05 08 10:15 pm Link Zip doesn't work in WinRar and with the Win XP zip program it says the password is incorrect. :-\ Feb 05 08 11:15 pm Link Thanks but the password doesn't seem to work. Feb 05 08 11:22 pm Link Exact: dandbtutorial (Copy and paste into password field) I used PowerArchiver to Zip. It worked for me. Dave Contreras wrote: Feb 05 08 11:31 pm Link didn't decompress for me on my mac either Feb 06 08 12:18 am Link mrbeagle wrote: You need a PC! Feb 06 08 12:23 am Link Aforementioned poster Mr. LeeK has gratuitously extended an invitation to host this file. He'll update with his link. Thanks Lee! I appreciate your gesture very much. Best, Ron Feb 06 08 12:28 am Link StephenEastwood wrote: Wait a second Stephen, You're a PC guy? Feb 06 08 12:29 am Link Disclaimer: I do my best to take good care of my skin. I am not wearing any makeup. Hahaha. Just telling you. I apply a Lancome Pure Focus (oil free!) facial moisturizer daily and wash my face twice with Obagi Nu Derm Foaming gel. Please feel free to write me here if you require further clarifications. Let me know how does the tutorial go for you! I've been helped a lot from my "unofficial mentors" so I think it is about time I contribute to the MM knowledge pool. People who are just joining in....you'll be retouching this face!!! Hahaha. I volunteer to be your D & B guinea pig!  --RNT Feb 06 08 12:32 am Link KevinMichaelReed wrote: Yes, and can you believe it got me disqualified from being recruited by the Scientologists! Feb 06 08 12:36 am Link StephenEastwood wrote: lol. no comment. Feb 06 08 12:39 am Link Here ya go! http://www.LeeKniewel.com/RNT_D-B_Tutorial.zip password: thanksronald Ron you are more than welcome to edit this into the original post. Feb 06 08 12:40 am Link Thank you for taking the time and good will to offer this type of information. Looks like I should learn to use layers. uggg ct Feb 06 08 12:44 am Link Yeah I don't really use layers either. I use them but when I'm done getting them where I want I merge them down because I don't really understand how they work in terms of keeping them and being able to edit all layers at once. I swear I've tried linking them and it didn't do what I wanted. Feb 06 08 12:45 am Link Lee K wrote: Feb 06 08 12:49 am Link You guys, layers are your friends and so are layer mask! Train your mind to work in that mindset. All of my TIFFS are 16 bit and have so many layers. Once I am satisfied, I flattened them. I never ever do destructive editing. Each area I retouch is on a separate new layer. For example, in my typical "Retouching" group, I have a new layer for face, chest/torso, and maybe if needed, legs, etc. I never ever blur--only on the layer masks to smooth the transitions. You know that saying, old habits are difficult to correct? Well, start to learn the right way! --Ron Craig Allen Studio wrote: Feb 06 08 12:54 am Link thanks for the tut awesome stuff PS: nice work for AXN mag Feb 06 08 01:05 am Link thanks for sharing Ronald! Feb 06 08 01:09 am Link I used dodge and burn on a separate layer then condensed them...I enjoyed retouching you!!!! If you want me to post the results just let me know.... Stacy Leigh Feb 06 08 01:11 am Link By all means Ms. Stacy. Please do. Stacy Leigh wrote: Feb 06 08 01:15 am Link  Feb 06 08 01:23 am Link DANG, can't get either sources to successfully upload to me. Feb 06 08 01:45 am Link Are you behind some fire wall? The TIF file is only 5 MB so if you like, I can email you. PM me your email. Nathan Appel II wrote: Feb 06 08 01:54 am Link You made me look bronzier. Good good. I likey. Stacy Leigh wrote: Feb 06 08 01:56 am Link thanks a ton. Feb 06 08 01:57 am Link Lee K wrote: Feb 06 08 02:15 am Link so who else has some results to show koray? kevin? stephen? G Feb 06 08 06:55 pm Link Anyone that tried the tutorial, show me what you've got! Hehe, I can wait to see what others have done to my face. Feb 06 08 07:13 pm Link For those having trouble downloading to a MAC, try right click on the link and select "download linked file" or alt + left click. I used Stuffit expander to decompress the file and it worked for me. For some reason the native expander on the MAC does not like the zip file. Feb 06 08 07:27 pm Link G_Makeup wrote: well I'll keep the information in mind but I prefer to stay away from retouching since its less fun Feb 06 08 07:35 pm Link I did a fast version, a big variation on the theme here, no tablet, I don't use them, I like rodents personally, its a family thing  Anyway, the color scheme is dramatically different mainly since my typical palette and style is very different from Mr Tan, so in effect you can say I Eastwoodized it (trademark pending ) The larger version is linked below if you want to see details up close.   larger version right click and save as, http://plasticmagonline.com/misc/temp_f … alsrgb.jpg Stephen Eastwood http://www.StephenEastwood.com Feb 06 08 07:43 pm Link Koray wrote: Oh your no fun!!!!! he was an easy one, at least he's not ugly!! Feb 06 08 07:44 pm Link Thanks a lot Stephen! StephenEastwood wrote: Feb 06 08 07:47 pm Link Get a room, you two! Feb 06 08 07:51 pm Link StephenEastwood wrote: I was gonna volunteer my photo...now I won't. Feb 06 08 08:01 pm Link |
