sx70 digital attempts

[ann]

since we have been spending some time talking about sx-70 manipulations in the althernative forum i thought i would post an example of an attempt of creating that look with Photoshop.

On occasion, i have played around with some Photoshop techniques with mixed results. I think i have a technique down, but i find the color palette lacking and since i am basically a black and white person and on top and not very handy with PS it has been a chore to figure out how to adjust the colors.

Is this the same look, no, but is as close as i have come so far.

I really have to be in a special frame of mind to work with PS, so things are moving slowly.

Anyway, here is one attempt:

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[Rolleimaniac]

Yeah, PS just does not allow for a Feng Shui experience, does it? Nothing beats a dark room, soft amber light, hum of the enlarger, running water.

Windows XP has never given me Goosebumps…

[Terri]

Not bad. :) Visually, it does come close.

How we wish to work and what appeals to us is all personal choice, of course. I agree with you, Ann, sitting down to fool in PS does require a certain mindset. I'm on a computer all day, so the darkroom, Daylab, hand coloring at my drafting table - anything that requires a more tactile approach has great appeal to me.

[PhotoJet]

The one thing that could bring it closer to "real life" is a tablet... like a Wacom. I've got a little one (the Bamboo Fun Tablet) and being able to use a pen/stylus makes things light-years easier. I like to compare using the stylus to using the mouse as being the same "difference" as drawing with a pencil vs drawing with a rock.

I like the effect you've got here, ann... but do us a favor and post one of your "real" manips too so th 'kids' can see! I was smitten with a yellow flower you did (in case you can't decide). hahahaha :)

[ann]

i use a wacom tablet, and did with this image as well as any in this series of digital fakes.

i ca post the sunflower if you like. I have a whole series, one everyday while they died.

[Antarctican]

Fascinating how you can create that look!

[Karissa]

Ok so I'm hoping that this isn't an insult in anyway, I certainly don't think it is but you never know. Here goes... I think this would look really great on a stretched canvas on a wall as artwork to spice up a kitchen. But I've got a decorating bug for my kitchen with those colors in mine so maybe I'm the only one... lol

Anyway, Hope that comes across as the complement it is suppose to be.

[ann]

no, i don't find this an insult.

what size are you thinking? we might be able to arrange something ;)

[ann]

karissa,

what size are you wanting?

ann

[Karissa]

Sorry! I've been a busy bee! To be honest, I have no idea yet. Not much wall space in the kitchen. Ann, thanks for the offer but right now... I don't have much extra cash floating around. Maybe I'll see what we can work out when I do. ;)

[ann]

i am going to be making some test prints on canvas and i thought you would be a good test subject.

not too worry about the cash, just give me a size smaller than 13x19 and pm me your address.

[atrogue09]

im new to digital painting in ps.. ive been reading a lot of tutorial threads. I read about "the blender tool," but i still dont have a clear idea of what it is.. is it an addon? or a technique using a low opacity brush? can someone explain it to me?much appreciated

[ann]

atrogue

i don't know that i would call this digital painting. it is a technique we used with sx70 film and many folks do think it has a painting look.

i do not use the blender tool and am cluesless what it does or how to use it.
i use several different filters ending up with the liquid tool to get the sx70 manipulated effect.