Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/03/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks Tina my real problem is that the origianl JPG file looks soso or quite acceptable. The raw file of course requires development - SP or LR indifferently - but what I don't understand is that when they have been processed the settings should be ok and autoanything in PS should not result in a highly contrasted, lacking in detail, burnt out, picture. Am I wrong in that respect? Thanks for your help. Regards Phil...x Tina Manley wrote: > At 05:22 AM 3/28/2007, you wrote: > >> This may seem a bit fuzzy so I have posted two sample crops that may >> give you an idea of what the issue is. >> >> 1) Cropped after development in SPix. >> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/SilkPix.jpg.html> >> >> 2) The same after auto adjustment for levels, contrast and colour >> were made in PS. >> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Oiseaux/PhotoShop.jpg.html> >> >> Downhearted Phil...x > > > > Phil - You are processing the photos twice. After you've processed > and converted them in SilkyPix, you shouldn't need to do it again in > PhotoShop. I just use photoshop for adjustment layers and spotting > now. Don't ever use automatic levels or contrast. You can do a much > better job yourself on the RAW files in SilkyPix or Lightroom. > > Hope this helps. > > Tina > > Tina Manley, ASMP, NPPA > http://www.tinamanley.com > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >