Cutie on a horse

Shadow · October 08, 2016, 05:02:10 PM

Hi Gang, Working on this cutie from Margie's Gallery. Tried out the FFT filter to get rid of the heavy texture and got lines instead. This is my first time to try this filter and tried steps from several sites. What am I missing here? Any suggestions? Thanks.

Hannie · October 09, 2016, 07:37:52 AM

Lyn, the original image you post I could not use to try the FFT myself.
Not sure what happened to get those stripes, what methoed did you use? Did you stay clear away from the star in the middle?

Hannie

Shadow · October 09, 2016, 09:45:36 AM

Hi Hannie,

Here is the touched up cutie that you can use and the red channel I used with the FFT. I followed the link (among others) from your tip to Phil. I am probably making the same misstep over & over with the FFT.

Appreciate your input. Thanks.

Lynnya · October 09, 2016, 11:17:16 AM

Why do I think it's the Greenway channel now days...am on the rd..will check

Hannie · October 09, 2016, 01:10:24 PM

Lynn, it depends what built your FFT filter is, mine still uses red but I know there are some that use green.

Lynn, the stripes are caused by the 5 black dots that you painted close to the vertical line in the middle.
The other dots, it is better to paint them a little more conservatively, even better is to use this star shaped brush. (direct link to zip file)

Hannie

Shadow · October 09, 2016, 06:36:08 PM

Hannie,
Thank you SO much! Downloaded the brush and redid the FFT filter. Your screen shot was very helpful - next time I will know - paint the stars and not all the "stuff".
I followed up with Curves and then did a Smart Object Shadow Highlights so I can adjust it more/less if need be.
If you or anyone sees anything else for me to tweak (maybe the house?) - please let me know.
Have a good one.
Lyn

Mhayes · October 09, 2016, 08:27:17 PM

Lyn,

I love this photo and the tutorials that went with it. Looks great!

Margie

Hannie · October 10, 2016, 07:10:02 AM

Lyn, the right upper side of the house could be just a little darker?

Hannie

Shadow · October 10, 2016, 10:22:04 AM

House brightness decreased -

Lighter -

In the morning light I am unsure which one I prefer. What about you?

Lynnya · October 10, 2016, 01:29:36 PM

That's beautiful Lyn.. lovely..

Shadow · October 10, 2016, 05:04:49 PM

Thanks Lynn and Margie. ::)

Mhayes · October 10, 2016, 05:19:19 PM

Lyn, like the top one the best. :up:

Margie

Marydh · October 10, 2016, 06:09:47 PM

Nice restore Shadow (Lyn) and thanks for the fft tutorial and brush Hannie.
Mary

Shadow · October 10, 2016, 06:29:21 PM

Hi Mary,
Thank you. Hannie's tut and brush made my day.
Check out Athol's tip about the FFT on Color Problems/Athol's 2nd post.
Shadow/Lyn