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    Need Artistic Help - Photoshop Post Processing

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      fossa
      last edited by

      As my mind tends to run in the left brain mode I thought I'd ask for help on this.

      Could any of the photoshop gurus out here in the forums lend some advice on how to make a SU model really "pop". I've attached some examples of what is typical of what I produce. I'm just looking for some photoshop techniques that would help make these have a little more wow factor (assuming they had any to begin with).

      Any and all suggestions/critiques are welcome at this point.


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        tomsdesk
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        Larry, I'm no guru but I've found copying the image to a new layer above the original, set to "soft light", gives a quick punch. For the attached I also used a free DC filter on that new layer, called "mergency4", to fade the effect from the center out to the edges. (You can also add edge only and shadow/edge only SU exports to beef up the linework if that is your pleasure.)

        Nice modeling and composition BTW...keep posting your progress, Tom.


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        http://www.tomsdesk.moonfruit.com/
        2.5D Trees & Shrubs!

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          mateo soletic
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          @unknownuser said:

          Could any of the photoshop gurus out here in the forums lend some advice on how to make a SU model really "pop". I've attached some examples of what is typical of what I produce. I'm just looking for some photoshop techniques that would help make these have a little more wow factor

          Larry,
          Interesting You ask that since me and James started a blog dedicated to all those that seek a more artistic look in their presentations. We managed up to now to collect about 20 existing photoshop techniques/tutorials from all around and links to their original sources where you go and scroll or download the tutorials. We will hopefully be updating this on a daily basis.By the way If any of you guys come across any interesting links let us know.
          I hope that you can find something you can use there.

          Here is the link:
          http://sketchupartists.wordpress.com/techniques/

          [Concept Illustrations](http://concept-illustrations.com/)

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            tomsdesk
            last edited by

            Mateo...YOU DA MAN (YOU TOO, James)! I've been missing a couple of those...

            http://www.tomsdesk.moonfruit.com/
            2.5D Trees & Shrubs!

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              Stinkie
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              +1. Great resource. Thank you!

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                fossa
                last edited by

                Thanks guys....Tremendous effort must have been put into creating that.

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                  mateo soletic
                  last edited by

                  Thanks guys,
                  We really appreciate your positive feedback. πŸ‘

                  [Concept Illustrations](http://concept-illustrations.com/)

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