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[teedlepeep]

I just downloaded a new plug in from Topaz (Clean 2) that smooths over skin along with some cartoonish looking things. I'm debating if her skin looks normal or not .. anyone ?
Thanks
Sue




new try ...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2374/...38f4cf3250.jpg


Here's the original:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2277/...6a53c53e99.jpg

Not sure if I need to put all the info in on this ... if so I will

[SusanH1970]

Honestly, Sue....it does look over-processed. Do you have an original?

Edited to add: I looked at the large version on Flickr - I can't put my finger on what it is...maybe the fuzziness around her hairline?

[lputman]

It certainly gives it a texture. If that part of it could be toned down a bit, then I think it would be perfect.

I'm moving this to post processing critique forum.

[klam]

Looks like there are still pores and peach fuzz still visable on the skin which is a good thing. Some skin retouch just makes the skin look too much like plastic.

[teedlepeep]

Originally Posted by SusanH1970

Honestly, Sue....it does look over-processed. Do you have an original?

Edited to add: I looked at the large version on Flickr - I can't put my finger on what it is...maybe the fuzziness around her hairline?

I threw up the original .... This is from the other day when she gave me her 5 minutes. I was messing with the lights so it is not perfectly exposed by any means.

Originally Posted by lputman

It certainly gives it a texture. If that part of it could be toned down a bit, then I think it would be perfect.

I'm moving this to post processing critique forum.

Thanks, I wasn't sure if I should which one to put it in.

I think you might be on to something I'll try to tone it down and see

Originally Posted by klam

Looks like there are still pores and peach fuzz still visable on the skin which is a good thing. Some skin retouch just makes the skin look too much like plastic.

I have no clue what that peach fuzz is !! Her skin in the original is really blotchy and just not nice looking

[SusanH1970]

Sue - maybe if you toned down the PP a bit, so just some of the natural look of her skin shows?

I see the look you were going for, that nice creamy, porcelain doll look - but it just does seem a bit over the top, especially after seeing the original.

She's really pretty by the way - GORGEOUS eyes!

[teedlepeep]

Thanks Sue .... She is a bit ratty looking in that pic but you work with what you get lol

I tried to back it off, there is a fine line with that program when I can't see any blotches it goes to how it looks in the first pic. I dont' like still seeing them ...

It still looks off to me ..

Perhaps it is just that this program either isn't going to work or I still need to fine tune my skills with it

[SusanH1970]

The new one is definitely an improvement - but it seems the program gives a funky texture to the whole picture (the texture of her skin is the same as her shirt - do you see what I mean?).

Looks like a fun tool to play with, though! I'd keep messing around with it.

[Jim Bryant]

weird texture.

[xxpinballxx]

I also got clean 2 and it does the same for me...i think its best to soften in topaz adjust rather than clean.