CS2 editing

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when you peeps start editing pics in cs2, is their a set order you follow or is it dependant on individual pic properties ? :confused:
ie would you levels b4 sharpening or stauration b4 resize........god now i'm totally :confused:
 
I generally just look at a photo and see what it needs doing to it, see what jumps out at me, and then I just make adjustments based on that.

No particular order or set routine.
 
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MTB_3655-copy.jpg

1/250th, F/6.3, iso 100 @ 160mm...........70-200 F/2.8L.............. :eek:
 
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flogger said:
when you peeps start editing pics in cs2, is their a set order you follow or is it dependant on individual pic properties ? :confused:
ie would you levels b4 sharpening or stauration b4 resize........god now i'm totally :confused:
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i do everything before resizing. sometimes resizing can soften the effects of sharpening ehich produces a nicer finish :)

i think once you know how to use photoshop well, you will just get a pattern. but seeing as you are asking i tend to do it this way...

levels > shadows / highlights > curves > contrast if needed > sharpen > resize

but i dont think it makes a big difference tbh, but hey i'm self taught so maybe there is a best way :D ;)
 
P_A_N_I_C said:
levels > shadows / highlights > curves > contrast if needed > sharpen > resize
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ALWAYS sharpen after resizing, i.e. right at the end of the workflow, unless you are using sharpening tools to increase local contrast.
 
If needed I would always remove noise first then things like levels/curves with sharpening done last (I read somewhere that some effects can get distorted slightly if you sharpen first)
 
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