Back with a new wee one. Here it is with a Curves color correction. Any suggestions on how to approach the skin tones for this cutie? Know the wee ones are usually redder ... ?? Thanks gang. Appreciate your feedback :)
(https://s18.postimg.cc/59ddzmha1/2017_12_5_Ive_Arrived_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/hb8rtrqid/)
(https://s18.postimg.cc/mzf2ko2kp/2017_12_5_Ive_Arrived_2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/u2my0a805/)
Shadow, I got the same results as you, by "auto" on the Curves Adjustment. I agree that "wee ones" are usually redder and this is an African American so will be darker, but not sure quite as dark a red. What I did was add another layer (maybe 2 if you do a layer mask later) and set the mode to "Screen" and the opacity to 44%. This will lighten everything which can help in some areas, but other you want to keep darker. So I would do a layer mask for the face and any other area you want lighter. I wouldn't get too carried away trying to change from there as QC will decide from there. Also, baby looks redder online than he does when downloaded.
Margie
Thank you Margie! Back later.
You could also try increasing Cyan in the Reds and Yellows in a Selective Color Adjustment layer.
(https://s8.postimg.org/pb9udtiqp/cyan.jpg) (https://postimg.org/image/pb9udtiqp/)
Hmm ... tried both suggestions. Thanks Margie and Hannie. Which one gets your vote gang? :P Don't you love the lips!
(https://s18.postimg.cc/3sab720xl/2017_12_5_Ive_Arrived_3.jpg) (https://postimages.cc/)
The one on the left Shadow. Yes this baby is so cute! :hug:
Looks good on my tiny screen Lyn :up: :up:
I hate to say I can't tell much difference between the two. :D I can tell the difference between what Hannie posted. I with the majority. :up:
Margie
Thanks girls! This is where we're at. Added a bit more Cyan with the Selective Adj Layer ... too much?? The hand threw me. Does this look believable? Do you think the word Let was on the far left of the second line? Many, many thanks!
(https://s18.postimg.cc/eq3pjcjjd/2017_12_5_Ive_Arrived_4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/55k2wgu79/)
He/she reminds me of the baby dolls I played with when I was a girl.
Shadow, I think this looks pretty darn good! :up: :up:
Margie
P.S. Yes, the hand looks believable.
Thanks Candy and Margie.
The 't' of 'Let' is missing!
Thanks seelcraft.