Post-Processing Tutorials

[Nicole]

Below is a list of tutorials that have been discussed on the forums (plus a few extras). These tutorials come from users on the forums or they've been discussed in the forums and link to other sites. I'll try to keep this list up to date as much as possible :). All links go to other posts on the forums unless otherwise noted by (external). Hope a few people find this interesting or helpful. And feel free to add suggestions to other tutorials or create your own tutorial and start a thread in the post-processing section :)

Artistic Blur
Artistic Macro Blur (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=699)
The Orton Effect (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=662)Black & White
High Key B&W Portraits (http://www.dphotojournal.com/photoshop-tutorial-high-key-bw-portrait/) (external)
Black & White with a Touch of Color (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=188)
Getting Good Greyscale out of Photoshop (http://www.macworld.com/weblogs/creative/2007/03/photoshop-grayscale-conversion-techniques/index.php) (external)
Best Technique for Black & White Conversion (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=271)
The Black & White Guide to Monochrome Conversions (http://www.flickr.com/groups/l4/discuss/72157594288932716/) (external)Cross Processing
Cross processing in Photoshop [1 (http://www.biscaclothing.com/news/2006/07/cross_processing_in_photoshop_1.html)] [2 (http://blog.dannyngan.com/2005/08/01/tip-cross-processing-in-photoshop/)] [3 (http://www.photoshopsupport.com/tutorials/or/cross-processing.html)] [4 (http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/34274663/)] [5 (http://www.artcone.com/photoshop-tutorials/cross_processing.html)] (external)Copyright

Adding a Copyright to your Picture in Photoshop (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3341)Fun Stuff
Amazing Circles (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1257)
OOBs (Out Of Bounds) (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=826)
Tilt-Shift (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62)
Imitating Comics & Graphic Novels (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1540)
Imitating Movie Effects (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1702) (Also see The Horror Film Effect (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1722))
Panorama Planets (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1875)
"Folded" Images (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2072)
Lemony Snicket Effect (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3241)HDR (High Dynamic Range)
If You Doubt HDR Editing (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1243) (links to many of the HDR tutorials on the forums)
"Dave Hill" (http://davehillphoto.com/) / LucisArt Method (http://www.blog.bluehourphoto.com/secretweapon.html) - Explained a bit more (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1211)Lomo

How to Make Your Digital Photos Look Like Lomo Photography (http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-make-digital-photos-look-like-lomo-photography/) (DPS Blog)Miscellaneous
Antiquing Digital Images (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=360)
Cross Processing in Photoshop (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=200)
Changing Colors in Photoshop (or your image editing program of choice) (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1509)
Tara Whitney Effect (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1028)
"Flower Fun": Masking out a busy background (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1635)
Creating a Negative Image (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1784)
Purple Flower Turned Gold (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1852)
Transforming Digital Photography to Classic Film (http://www.photonhead.com/photo-editing/filmmagic/)
Dave Hill / Jill Greenberg Effect (http://www.flickr.com/groups/strobist/discuss/72157594577686705/)Photoshop Actions / Plugins
Photoshop Plugins / Actions (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=164)
Boost Creativity with Photoshop Actions (http://www.macworld.com/weblogs/creative/2007/02/photoshop-actions/index.php) (external)
Photoshop Actions? (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=541)Picasa Tutorials
Using Picasa to "Ortonize" (http://digital-photography-school.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1886)
Picasa Group on Flickr (http://flickr.com/groups/picasa/)GIMP Tutorials

Toning BW images (http://www.gimpguru.org/Tutorials/SampleToning/) (a good one)
Contrast mask/Tone Mapping (http://gimpaddict.googlepages.com/tonemapper.html)
Orton Effect (http://gimparoo.wordpress.com/2007/02/13/orton-effect/) and Another one (http://www.gimpguru.org/Tutorials/BlurOverlays/)
Digital Neutral Density Filter (http://www.gimpguru.org/Tutorials/NDFilter/) (another good one -- learned how to use masks and gradients here)
Exposure Blending (http://www.gimp.org/tutorials/Blending_Exposures/)
Lomo Effect (http://stuff.vandervossen.net/archive/weblog/2003/04/faking_lomo.html) (found this disappointing compared to PS versions)
Black and white conversion (http://www.gimpguru.org/Tutorials/Color2BW/) (another good one)
Selective Colorization (http://www.gimpguru.org/Tutorials/SelectiveColorization/)
Local Contrast Enhancement (http://www.gimpguru.org/Tutorials/RemovingHaze/)
gimpguru.org (http://www.gimpguru.org/) Tutorial Sites
Photoshop Elements Tutorials (http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/index.php) (external)
Gimp Tutorials (http://www.gimp.org/tutorials/) (external)
The Photoshop Roadmap - Tutorials (http://www.photoshoproadmap.com/Photoshop-tutorials) (external)
Photoshop Mosaic - Tutorials (http://www.photoshopmosaic.com/) (external)
Paint Shop Pro Tutorials [1 (http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/paintshopprotutorials/Essential_Tutorials_for_Jasc_Paint_Shop_Pro.htm)] [2 (http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satellite/us/en/Content/1157730510030)] (external)

[mikem12188]

Nicole,

You are the best. Thanks for making life so easy.:D

[Oni]

[QUOTE=Nicole; I'll try to keep this list up to date as much as possible :).

Yippee, Nicole, you are my hero! I've been searching out as many of the tutorials as I can find, since I discovered this site. Thank you so much for all your extra efforts, I really appreciate your devotion.

[Nicole]

No worries guys :) What can I say, I like being able to find things as much as the next person... Perhaps even a little more ;)

[Nicole]

I've added 3 new links: a link to another tutorial site, a thread on using photoshop to give your photos movie effects, and a how-to posted by wyndhydra about darkening out a busy background.

[Nicole]

2 new links added: Creating a negative image and Purple Flower Turned Gold

[Nicole]

New Link Added: Transforming digital photography to classic film (http://www.photonhead.com/photo-editing/filmmagic/) (found these tutorials after looking at Wulf's link to SimCam :))

[Nicole]

New link to a Dave Hill / Jill Greenberg look post processing tutorial. :)

[higabyte]

thank you nicole!! Is this a sticky? If not it should be. I looked through the post-processing forum the other day but missed this one and just last night I was searching for books to buy for post processing..

[Nicole]

This is a sticky... maybe that's why you missed it ;) :D There are definitely enough tutorials in this thread to keep you busy for at least a little while with fun new ways to process photos :p

[tekla]

After lurking in DPS for a while and getting over the shy-ness to post, more time on the net and more looking around, I've just now found MY favorite fun page! (oh why oh why don't i click on those stickys?!)

Thanks Nicole!

[Nicole]

Yeah, my stickies are full of fun information :p Everyone should read them ;) lol Glad you found a page you enjoy!

[tassiesim]

Wow Thanks for this its just what I have been looking for Thanks again :)

[daylebo5]

nicole you keep coming up with great threads...
how the hell did i miss this thread... :confused:

[Todd]

Not being ungreatful But I didnt see any for Paint shop :( is there anything for it or should I just find Photo shop for vista? I am trying to use Paint shop pro photo XI it is tuff to find help for this thing people. should I just give in to the photo shop conglomerant :p heheh

[Nicole]

Well if you have the links, feel free to post them :) I myself don't use paintshop, but if I get a chance I'll have a look and see what I can find. I'd think that most of the photoshop tutorials would be translatable?

[Nicole]

A much needed update to the list. New tutorials listed on cross processing (thanks ELAY), the Lemony Snicket effect, and a few Paint Shop Pro Tutorials too :)

[ELAY]

Hi Nicole --

A while back you and I had an exchange about GIMP tutorials, and I think I was going to pass some links along to you, which I never did.

Your recent additions to the sticky jogged my memory. Here are some of the ones I use most, in no particular order. Most of these are from gimpguru.org (http://www.gimpguru.org/),
which is a good resource; there is also a large clearing-house type site (look for the "Select Category" drop menu on right and pick the photo ones) here (http://www.gimp-tutorials.com/index.php).

Toning BW images (http://www.gimpguru.org/Tutorials/SampleToning/) (a good one)

Contrast mask/Tone Mapping (http://gimpaddict.googlepages.com/tonemapper.html)

Orton Effect (http://gimparoo.wordpress.com/2007/02/13/orton-effect/) and Another one (http://www.gimpguru.org/Tutorials/BlurOverlays/)

Digital Neutral Density Filter (http://www.gimpguru.org/Tutorials/NDFilter/) (another good one -- learned how to use masks and gradients here)

Exposure Blending (http://www.gimp.org/tutorials/Blending_Exposures/)

Lomo Effect (http://stuff.vandervossen.net/archive/weblog/2003/04/faking_lomo.html) (found this disappointing compared to PS versions)

Black and white conversion (http://www.gimpguru.org/Tutorials/Color2BW/) (another good one)

Selective Colorization (http://www.gimpguru.org/Tutorials/SelectiveColorization/)

Local Contrast Enhancement
(http://www.gimpguru.org/Tutorials/RemovingHaze/)

The two "script-fus" (GIMP for action) I find indispensable are Smart Sharpening Redux (what it sounds like -- really works well) and GreyCstoration (for noise removal). Get them here (http://registry.gimp.org/).

EL

[s9am_me]

Just wanted to share this collection of PS movie effects. I thought it was cool and easy to follow. I'm not affiliated with them, but the actual tutorials are collected from different sites.

Includes: Sin City look, 300, Cars, Pirates, and more.

11 Best Photoshop Movie Effects (http://photojojo.com/content/tutorials/best-movie-effect-photo-tutorials-photoshop/)

[NaturesPixel]

Not being ungreatful But I didnt see any for Paint shop :( is there anything for it or should I just find Photo shop for vista? I am trying to use Paint shop pro photo XI it is tuff to find help for this thing people. should I just give in to the photo shop conglomerant :p heheh
All i do now is convert them for PSP XI it works just the same specially since PSP has close to all the features PS has and then some..:)

[yokolok]

Any chance in someone providing a "from camera to editing to print" link or their own workflow?Whether it's for home or 3rd party printing?

thanks.

[ziadchatila]

Can I post general sites for review? There are to many individual tutorials to list.

Directory website for tutorials (www.pixel2life.com)
Video Tutorial website (http://www.vtutorial.com)

The last one is my own website, as a disclaimer! But I have a lot of useful videos on there. For example: Simulating depth of field (http://www.vtutorial.com/videos/Adobe_Photoshop/Simulate_Depth_of_Field_in_Photoshop).

This is the first one I came across. Many more to chose from.

[Pepperfly]

Once an image I've edited looks the way I want it (or should I say, as best as I can get it), I'm eager to print a proof. Problem is, they way an image looks on my LCD monitor and the way it looks on photo paper are much different. Typically, the print turns out a tad darker and the colors appear somewhat richer, and although it really does look nice, the visual difference typically result in certain mid-tone and shadow details being lost. :(

Getting to my question, allow me to preface by mentioning "I am a rookie, and though I catch on very fast and well, I may come back for further clarification on some finer points."

And the question is, how do I get my monitor and printer colors to match? I have dabbled in Adobe PS CS2 preferences and MS Windows OS configuration settings, but more so just for familiarization and I haven't yet figured anything out. :confused:

I'm hoping there's a solution that doesn't require purchasing hardware, even if that means I blow a few test prints during calibration.

Thanks in advance for any insight anyone can offer!

[Nicole]

Pepperfly: Try a search for "monitor calibration" without the quotes on the forums. That should get you started. There are approximately 20 results which should help you find your answer :)

[Canon Blogger]

Any chance in someone providing a "from camera to editing to print" link or their own workflow?Whether it's for home or 3rd party printing?

thanks.

This would be a great tutorial to assemble. I am still getting the knack of how people best enjoy delivery, but it seems to be a mix of thoughts between video, and written with screenshots included. I've done most of my stuff on video (and just did a new one today on a faded antique technique for use in CS2 specifically - Scott Kelby covered teh CS3/LR technique on www.photoshopusertv.com) I really like this effect.

What platform are you using? How would you categorize your shooting preferences (landscapes, portrait, architecture, street photography, etc.)? Are you on Windows or a Mac? Lots of things to consider, so let me know what works best for you and I'll see if I can share my work flow on the equivalent. In the meantime, if you'd be interested in specific techniques, check out the blog where I host my tutorials at www.canonblogger.com

[NWatkajtys7]

All these links are great! This will help out a ton when It comes to post processing. :D I'm finding some really cool effects. Thanks!

[drec]

not sure if these have been mentioned but a few for lightroom
inside-lightroom.com heaps of presets and links and
lightroomkillertips

(must learn how to put links in- put link how found from google search, didn't work)

[windrider86]

I was pleasantly surprised to look on You Tube and do a few searches and there are some really great tutorials on there for just about any post processing program you can think of.

[Amir.S.]

This is a great topic and well done for making it sticky.

[Rankey]

Wow- great compilation! Made me wonder, though. Are most of the tutorials online in video form? I'm looking for tutorials for photoshop element that are in text form, or at least videos that are subtitiled. I'm deaf, so unsubtitled videos are not very helpful :(.

Thanks!

[dimitrz]

Wonderful links just going through them:)


I was just wondering once you have taken you shot and saved it to the desktop - are there any mandatory / fixed editing that professionals do (hope you got my point):confused:

[pearlene]

thanks nicole for all your help.

you have shown us post processing on nature and buildings etc. but could you please help me apply these rules with my wedding photography.

[Laurel520]

I just spent my whole evening on this one thread, I am giddy with excitement:) over all the links. Thank you.