A certified one writes:
>>One of the most frequently used
>>effects is a slight glow that while not actually affecting
sharpening, gives
>>the impression of a somewhat softer image. There are many other
effects as
>>well, and all of them infinitely messable with.
Suspect this is a digital emulation (many flavors) of an olde slide
technique--anyone use that? One would take a sharp shot F16 or so
about 2 stops overexposed (velvia worked fine)
and a second one, one stop overexposed or so, wide open and defocused.
The direction and amount of defocus did matter.. One would mount them
superimposed --they sold such mounts at the time and I hope still do.
Flat light worked best as shadows would block up easily and contrast
enhanced. Very cool results possible and gave a glow to the image.
Have a few actions that really work nicely in some circumstances --- a
home brew one that I no longer recall all the details as well.
Gaussion blur layer usually 25-35 pixels with
"multiply" choice in PS layer blend mode, IIRC. I could look it up but
have to go help Marnie cook something it appears.
Occasionally mess with glows too but not as nicely as Bob, Mike
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