Dragan-like Effect Attempt

[gmitchel]

I saw this Einstein-like photo in iStock Photos tonight, and I thought it might look nice with a Dragan effect. This is only my second attempt at a Dragan-like effect. I did this quickly tonight. I'm curious what others think.

I posted a screenshot of my layers, in case anyone is interested.

Cheers,

Mitch

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[Chas]

I like that it's not over done. It is a bit more saturated than Andrzej's work usually is, but I like it none the less... chas
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[gmitchel]

Thanks for the constructive criticism. It's helpful.

Maybe you'll find this a better interpretation?

It's not perfect. I've put a couple of hours into this photo to decide whether I wanted to learn the technque.

I added two layers. An HSB desaturation adjustment layer. An overlay layer filled with 65% gray with greatly reduced opacity. I used a layer mask to protect the eyes completely and tongue partially from both the desaturation and overlay burn.

Cheers,

Mitch

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[cuak]

Mitch,

I really like this version, nice work!

thanks for sharing the layer setup and screenshot.

 

[photographiste]

my contribution

Philippe

 

[John P Roskos]

My try, more HDR than dragon

 

[Mr EG]

I would love to have a closer look at the psd file

I saw this Einstein-like photo in iStock Photos tonight, and I
thought it might look nice with a Dragan effect. This is only my
second attempt at a Dragan-like effect. I did this quickly tonight.
I'm curious what others think.

I posted a screenshot of my layers, in case anyone is interested.

Cheers,

Mitch

--
http://www.thelightsrightstudio.com
http://www.thelightsright.com
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TheLightsRight/

 

[cuak]

My try, more HDR than dragon

he looks like a miner indeed

 

[Kent C]

Always fun to do...



http://www.pbase.com/kentc/image/94912918/original

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[gmitchel]

The problem is the size of the file. The original was almost 5 MB. Currently, it's about 60 MB with all of the layers intact.

I can share the settings. I used adjustment layers and CS3 Smart Filters layers.

Once I'm happy with the result, I'll make a tutorial. Probably a video tutorial. One that walks through all of the steps.

Cheers,

Mitch

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[gmitchel]

I suppose I could reduce the size of the file and then post it with the retouches.

Mitch

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[Mr EG]

that would be great thanks

I suppose I could reduce the size of the file and then post it with
the retouches.

Mitch

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