Post-Processing: Before & Afters - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

bosstones · 12-03-2010, 08:35 PM

Just curious, but how about posting some of your shots that you've post-processed accompanied by the original (resized to fit on-screen, of course). I figure this will be a great way to showcase any effects people add.

The majority of my shots only go thru curve, saturation, resizing, but I'll look for something to put up as well.

Chewy734 · 12-03-2010, 09:36 PM

good thread idea Jeff... subscribed

Prowess Symphony · 12-03-2010, 09:54 PM

Good idea, but somebody else go first!

bosstones · 12-03-2010, 10:11 PM

Thanks, Ashu. Now post something!

Go Blue (lowest score wins...) Maybe this will help spur creativity amongst us or help someone learn something new.

Sheesh......okay, just dug up one old photo and just ran thru another real quick. This ins't much since nothing fancy was done, but it's better than nothing.

Michigan Ave during X-mas time a couple years back. I think this was one of the few shots I used my 18-55mm for before I sold it. Basically, made it mostly B&W but left color in the ribbon on the weath. I tried to make it a bit drag, though.

Before:

After:

Taken walking to the Big House for the UMich/WI game a few weeks back. I liked the graffiti so, after the game, I grabbed my dSLR from the car (it wasn't allowed in stadium) and snapped this. Post-processing was basically color correction and I tried to make the light transition under the bridge a little bit more dramatic....to make it look more like a tunnel entrance. I like it, but the gf was not impressed. Then again, she's wearing a MSU shirt right now...

Before:

After:

khaye1 · 12-04-2010, 12:39 AM

jzhang should really hit this thread up...he got some really nice edits

Prowess Symphony · 12-04-2010, 01:54 AM

Im worried that my edits wont look as good as some of the originals haha.

bpsu07 · 12-04-2010, 08:17 AM

Wow. I like that Graffiti one!

Yea John Zhang got some awesome post processing skills..

Is there any good guide for post processing? I need some help

Most of my pics go through level, contrast/brightness. Very basic editing...lol

bosstones · 12-04-2010, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Prowess Symphony

Im worried that my edits wont look as good as some of the originals haha.

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Originally Posted by bpsu07

Is there any good guide for post processing? I need some help

Most of my pics go through level, contrast/brightness. Very basic editing...lol

An indirect point to this thread is also constructive criticism. I'm not intending this thread to be used by anyone to stroke their ego. Some people here have put up some pretty sweet stuff in the past while, at the same time, others have asked for help. I see this as a thread as a mix of both...requesting help, seeing what's possible, sharing ideas, etc... I have lots to learn as well.

I realize there some might not want to share what they do and that's fine. Although I would hope it isn't out of someone not wanting to think their pix suck w/o lots of post-processing.

MP0WER · 12-04-2010, 04:18 PM

I'd have to upload some before pics. But here are 2.

M_Six · 12-04-2010, 04:43 PM

This is a little more than your average post-processing, but...

Chewy734 · 12-04-2010, 04:43 PM

I think it would be helpful for everyone if you guys also post what settings you changed (and maybe how you changed them).

Mark, that last one is pretty cool. Your original looked nice, but I like what you did with it.

M_Six · 12-04-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewy734

I think it would be helpful for others if you guys also post what settings you changed (and maybe how you changed them).

Mark, that last one is pretty cool. Your original looked nice, but I like what you did with it.

Thanks. Took a while to get all the people and signs and cars out to make it look believably old. Then when I was done I noticed the girl near the center of the pic with modern clothing. Missed her while I was removing the others.

radiantm3 · 12-05-2010, 01:36 AM

I just did a recent shoot (http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=461785). Here's my before/afters on a few of them:

I use a set of actions called "Totally Rad Actions" for most of my post work. It's a very powerful set of tools that have actions for almost everything you'd need.

I start out by removing distracting elements from the photos. Then I do a bunch of dodging/burning to bring out the highlights/shadows to bring focus on the areas I want. In this particular set, I applied a black and white filter, set it to about 80% and masked out the car and parts of the road that I wanted to bring more color back into. I applied a blue tint to the scene and masked out the car so it would pop more (but allowing a little blue tint so it wouldn't look totally out of place). I made sure the car and the road popped (even in the background) because that was my focus. That's pretty much it.

Year's_End · 12-05-2010, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

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M_Six · 12-05-2010, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by radiantm3

I just did a recent shoot (http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=461785). Here's my before/afters on a few of them:

I use a set of actions called "Totally Rad Actions" for most of my post work. It's a very powerful set of tools that have actions for almost everything you'd need.

I start out by removing distracting elements from the photos. Then I do a bunch of dodging/burning to bring out the highlights/shadows to bring focus on the areas I want. In this particular set, I applied a black and white filter, set it to about 80% and masked out the car and parts of the road that I wanted to bring more color back into. I applied a blue tint to the scene and masked out the car so it would pop more (but allowing a little blue tint so it wouldn't look totally out of place). I made sure the car and the road popped (even in the background) because that was my focus. That's pretty much it.

Nice work. The clouds are awesome looking. Did you create the actions or are they available somewhere?

DieselPower · 12-05-2010, 12:32 PM

messed with this for a few minutes

radiantm3 · 12-05-2010, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

Nice work. The clouds are awesome looking. Did you create the actions or are they available somewhere?

They are for sale: http://www.gettotallyrad.com/

One of the best photo investments I have ever made. What I love most about them is they aren't just simple "looks" that you choose and apply to a photo. They are a bunch of small building blocks that allow you to take your creativity further. There are a bunch of single action looks as well, but the fact that they get applied as new layers allows you to really make them unique.

BillLee · 12-05-2010, 05:32 PM

before:

after:

also used actions.

UdubBadger · 12-05-2010, 06:32 PM

Shot this for a friend yesterday. Nothing special.

Chewy734 · 12-05-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

Shot this for a friend yesterday. Nothing special.

Any reason you reduced the saturation/vibrancy on the original photo?

UdubBadger · 12-05-2010, 08:03 PM

more romantic feeling. I probably should have boosted the contrast a bit too but I was afraid of losing some details in the face.

UdubBadger · 12-05-2010, 08:04 PM

nobody noticed the broken antler...

12-03-2010, 08:35 PM	#1
bosstones Captain Drives: o_0 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Suburbia Posts: 985 iTrader: (0)	Post-Processing: Before & Afters Just curious, but how about posting some of your shots that you've post-processed accompanied by the original (resized to fit on-screen, of course). I figure this will be a great way to showcase any effects people add. The majority of my shots only go thru curve, saturation, resizing, but I'll look for something to put up as well. __________________ - Jeff bosstones' flickr
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12-03-2010, 09:36 PM	#2
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12-03-2010, 09:54 PM	#3
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12-03-2010, 10:11 PM	#4
bosstones Captain Drives: o_0 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Suburbia Posts: 985 iTrader: (0)	Thanks, Ashu. Now post something! Go Blue (lowest score wins...) Maybe this will help spur creativity amongst us or help someone learn something new. Sheesh......okay, just dug up one old photo and just ran thru another real quick. This ins't much since nothing fancy was done, but it's better than nothing. Michigan Ave during X-mas time a couple years back. I think this was one of the few shots I used my 18-55mm for before I sold it. Basically, made it mostly B&W but left color in the ribbon on the weath. I tried to make it a bit drag, though. Before: After: Taken walking to the Big House for the UMich/WI game a few weeks back. I liked the graffiti so, after the game, I grabbed my dSLR from the car (it wasn't allowed in stadium) and snapped this. Post-processing was basically color correction and I tried to make the light transition under the bridge a little bit more dramatic....to make it look more like a tunnel entrance. I like it, but the gf was not impressed. Then again, she's wearing a MSU shirt right now... Before: After: __________________ - Jeff bosstones' flickr

12-04-2010, 12:39 AM	#5
khaye1 Colonel Drives: '12 MW 335i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,486 iTrader: (5)	jzhang should really hit this thread up...he got some really nice edits __________________

12-04-2010, 01:54 AM	#6
Prowess Symphony Major General Drives: Sportage Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: WV Posts: 5,151 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2011 BMW e93 M3 -sold [0.00] 2009 BMW 335 -sold [0.00] 2013 BMW e92 M3 [0.00]	Im worried that my edits wont look as good as some of the originals haha. __________________ 2013 e92 M3 ordered. Euro pick up on June 15th. B ///M W ---> Click For xi/xDrive Suspension Compatibility List <---

12-04-2010, 08:17 AM	#7
bpsu07 Captain Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW TX Posts: 904 iTrader: (3)	Wow. I like that Graffiti one! Yea John Zhang got some awesome post processing skills.. Is there any good guide for post processing? I need some help Most of my pics go through level, contrast/brightness. Very basic editing...lol

12-04-2010, 04:18 PM	#9
MP0WER Gotta Love It!! Drives: Exceptionally well :) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 952 iTrader: (0)	I'd have to upload some before pics. But here are 2. __________________ -Joe *"No Representation Without Taxation"*

12-04-2010, 04:43 PM	#10
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12-05-2010, 01:36 AM	#13
radiantm3 AWD...training wheels for RWD Drives: 11 E92 M3, 13 F25 X3 xdrive35i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,140 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.73] 2013 BMW X3 xdrive35 [4.50]	I just did a recent shoot (http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=461785). Here's my before/afters on a few of them: I use a set of actions called "Totally Rad Actions" for most of my post work. It's a very powerful set of tools that have actions for almost everything you'd need. I start out by removing distracting elements from the photos. Then I do a bunch of dodging/burning to bring out the highlights/shadows to bring focus on the areas I want. In this particular set, I applied a black and white filter, set it to about 80% and masked out the car and parts of the road that I wanted to bring more color back into. I applied a blue tint to the scene and masked out the car so it would pop more (but allowing a little blue tint so it wouldn't look totally out of place). I made sure the car and the road popped (even in the background) because that was my focus. That's pretty much it. __________________ 2011.5 E92 M3 6MT / 45,000+ miles / 3400lbs with no driver, half tank / M3 GTS Aero, Rear Seat Delete, Half Cage • Schroth 6 Point Harness • Recaro Profi • 18" BBS FI / 18" TE37SL Black Edition • Ohlins RT • Vorshlag Camber Plates • Brembo 380GT • Endless Pads • Akrapovic Evo • RD Sport Sways • ESS Tune • Supercharger Delete (1:42 @ Laguna Seca, 2:09 @ Thunderhill, 1:56 @ Infineon)

12-05-2010, 12:32 PM	#16
DieselPower Banned Drives: 335d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 126 iTrader: (0)	messed with this for a few minutes

12-05-2010, 05:32 PM	#18
BillLee Major General Drives: AW E90 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: HTX Posts: 5,141 iTrader: (19) Garage List 2008 335i Sedan [4.65]	before: after: also used actions. __________________ "Like" my facebook fan page!

12-05-2010, 06:32 PM	#19
UdubBadger Banned Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 24,714 iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [4.75] 2011 135i [3.73] 2008 328xi [4.38]	Shot this for a friend yesterday. Nothing special. Attached Images

12-05-2010, 08:03 PM	#21
UdubBadger Banned Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 24,714 iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [4.75] 2011 135i [3.73] 2008 328xi [4.38]	more romantic feeling. I probably should have boosted the contrast a bit too but I was afraid of losing some details in the face.

12-05-2010, 08:04 PM	#22
UdubBadger Banned Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 24,714 iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [4.75] 2011 135i [3.73] 2008 328xi [4.38]	nobody noticed the broken antler...

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