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Anyone else playing with this? At $250, it's probably too steep for me, but I am enjoying the trial enough that I might just take the plunge. I put together a brief video demonstration here in case anyone is interested.
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I watched your video and that looks pretty neat. I'm not ready for it yet want to get better on layers and mask in photoshop first.Anyone else playing with this? At $250, it's probably too steep for me, but I am enjoying the trial enough that I might just take the plunge. I put together a brief video demonstration here in case anyone is interested.
Yes, the the brush is a neat feature. Another important thing I left out, however, is that by default the entire Viveza-treated image is made on a separate layer. Thus, even if Viveza did not have a separate brush function, it would be easy to use any Photoshop brush to selectively apply any number of Viveza layers. Thus, I don't so much mind the circular approach they have taken. If only the price were closer to $100, I'd spring for it right away. I'm not saying that they're overcharging. It just isn't worth that much to me.In Amin's really nice video, he showed the adjustments as a completed application to the image, essentially flattening all the layers and masks that were created. Another choice is to select the "Brush" option which then allows you paint in the adjustments to specific parts of the image. (It creates a layer mask and allows you to control what you paint in or erase, as well as the opacity of the effect, so you can get very detailed and subtle control, even within a specific area you have adjusted. Pretty powerful stuff.
Hi LJ, no worries about competition here. I'm just doing this for fun . I used SnapzPro to capture the video in H.264 at 24 frames/second; video settings were "hgih quality/best depth." Audio setting was IMA 4:1, 22kHz , 16 bit. I selected the entire display for capture (1440 x 900) and the resized the video to 50% (720 x 450) when saving. I then uploaded to Viddler (www.viddler.com). Viddler is a nice sevice because 1) It is free; 2) It will allow me to upload and display at relatively large size/high quality; 3) It allows viewers to tag or place a comment directly on the video (displayed in the timeline) at any point, much the way one can comment directly on a Flickr photo; and 4) One can embed or link to videos to begin at any point in the video, not just the beginning. For the audio component of the video, I used the built-in mic on the iMac, which didn't sound great, especially since I was speaking softly so as to not attract the attention of my two young sons watching TV in the next room. Also, I could have used hgher audio compression, but I left it at default. Hope that helps!Amin,
Your video got me looking at things like SnapzPro and others to do a few of these myself. Not competing with your excellent walk through, but more to just show some things in small clips for folks trying to learn stuff, like creating alternative Libraries in Aperture ;-) (I really do not have the time for doing this, but I think it is such a powerful way to explain things to folks. Words are great, but moving pictures can really connect more with some.) So what did you use to create your video, if I may ask?
Hi Cam, yes my DP1 is on pre-order, expected shipping March 25. I'll be posting plenty of examples from that camera, along with comparisons to the Canon 5D and GRD II, in addition to an E-420 when that comes along. Best wishes for a speedy recovery from surgery on your arm!Amin -- you are getting the DP1, no? i'll be very interested in your thoughts on it. i was going to look this week, but am saving that trip until after. possibly as a little tease -- new camera overcoming pain and the like. i'll have to be much slower and deliberate for a while with my street shots. tempting, tempting, tempting!
Cam,LJ -- thank you especially for looking at the BW conversions. i definitely think Alien Skin is better for that (plus, i'm super comfortable working with it). the other filters, while really cool, aren't that necessary for me at this point. i tend to push my pics for a harsher look, male or female. i go for character rather than glamour. i'm just no good with pretty shots.
i think Viveza is much more what i'm looking for. as i said, i tend to push hard and have a harsher look. this can cause my highlights to get blown, my shadows with too little detail. i tend to like the look, but i guess i often go too far and it's distracting for many people's taste... trying to find that happy medium where i can get extremes without losing all the details, sigh.
Hi LJ, no worries about competition here. I'm just doing this for fun . I used SnapzPro to capture the video in H.264 at 24 frames/second; video settings were "hgih quality/best depth." Audio setting was IMA 4:1, 22kHz , 16 bit. I selected the entire display for capture (1440 x 900) and the resized the video to 50% (720 x 450) when saving. I then uploaded to Viddler (www.viddler.com). Viddler is a nice sevice because 1) It is free; 2) It will allow me to upload and display at relatively large size/high quality; 3) It allows viewers to tag or place a comment directly on the video (displayed in the timeline) at any point, much the way one can comment directly on a Flickr photo; and 4) One can embed or link to videos to begin at any point in the video, not just the beginning. For the audio component of the video, I used the built-in mic on the iMac, which didn't sound great, especially since I was speaking softly so as to not attract the attention of my two young sons watching TV in the next room. Also, I could have used hgher audio compression, but I left it at default. Hope that helps!