Pixelpost website

ScarySquirrel · 4 Dec 2007 at 17:23

Hi all.

Is anyone else having problems getting to www.pixelpost.org ?

I desperately want to get hold of a new template for my photoblog but it is only available for download via their forums, which I can't access. It is doing my head in.

Also, on a completely different subject, what kind of post processing is done on this picture below to make it look a bit desaturated (probably answered my own question, but when i desaturate things it looks rubbish, rather than better)

martinturner · 4 Dec 2007 at 17:25

The picture of the child looks like it has had a 'lomo' style process applied. If you google for lomography I think you will find the basics on how to apply that. Traditional lomo photos are taken using a Holga or similar.

EDIT: Isnt that child holding a Holga? or similar

ScarySquirrel · 4 Dec 2007 at 17:28

martinturner said:
The picture of the child looks like it has had a 'lomo' style process applied. If you google for lomography I think you will find the basics on how to apply that. Traditional lomo photos are taken using a Holga or similar.

EDIT: Isnt that child holding a Holga? or similar

Ah yes, that rings a bell. I quite like lomo shots if they are done subtly. I'll have a play with some of my shots and see how easy it is to add the effect but still keep it subtle so it isn't over the top

martinturner · 4 Dec 2007 at 17:30

ScarySquirrel said:
Ah yes, that rings a bell. I quite like lomo shots if they are done subtly. I'll have a play with some of my shots and see how easy it is to add the effect but still keep it subtle so it isn't over the top

I totally agree. True Lomo cameras are quite subtle, but all the guides showing you how to do them over do it a bit.

I think subtle is always best, especially with Lomo stuff and HDR!

Scam · 4 Dec 2007 at 17:32

This is the tutorial i followed. http://www.photoshopsupport.com/tutorials/or/cross-processing.html (*edited*)

Just to clarify, the odd colours/saturation are given from cross-processing, not really the Lomo camera or anything;

Another key to a Lomo picture is the color contrast and saturation. This occurs because people with real Lomos use color slide film and cross-process the film in C41 chemicals.

For those that donâ€™t know what cross-processing is, itâ€™s when you develop film in a chemical other then what it was made for. Standard 35mm film is usually processed in C41 chemicals and Color Slide film is usually processed in E6 chemicals. Interesting results happen when you mix and match.

Typically, Lomo owners will take color slide film (E6) and have it processed as standard 35mm film (C41). This results in over saturation of colors and at times some freaky results. All of which make Lomo as special as they are.

To get a digital photo to look Lomo, we need to fake the cross-processing effect (E6 film in C41 chemicals).

In that guide, its the curves bit is what gives the impact.. it's good to know how to do that manually as it gives you a lot more control.

I can't get to the PP site either!

ScarySquirrel · 4 Dec 2007 at 17:48

Scam said:
This is the tutorial i followed. http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/how-to-make-digital-photos-look-like-lomo-photography/

Just to clarify, the odd colours/saturation are given from cross-processing, not really the Lomo camera or anything;

In that guide, its the curves bit is what gives the impact.. it's good to know how to do that manually as it gives you a lot more control.

I can't get to the PP site either!

Thanks mate, I'll definitely give this a go

Scam · 4 Dec 2007 at 18:06

ScarySquirrel said:
Thanks mate, I'll definitely give this a go

No worries, i cant remember if it's suggested in the tut but what i have is the 'cross-processed' curves saved so that i can apply it straight away. Adding those curves as another layer lets you change the mode (so that it doesnt affect the contrast etc. if you like) and obviously the opacity of it too.

ScarySquirrel · 4 Dec 2007 at 20:24

Scam said:
No worries, i cant remember if it's suggested in the tut but what i have is the 'cross-processed' curves saved so that i can apply it straight away. Adding those curves as another layer lets you change the mode (so that it doesnt affect the contrast etc. if you like) and obviously the opacity of it too.

This might seem cheeky but is that save something that is possible/your willing to share?

Scam · 5 Dec 2007 at 17:56

ScarySquirrel said:
This might seem cheeky but is that save something that is possible/your willing to share?

Ah it's very easy mate.

Next time you've edited the curves (as described), before you hit 'OK' just hit 'Save..' and save them as a file somewhere. Then to load them the best way is to create a new Adjustment Layer (Curves), then when the curves panel pops up just hit 'Load..' and find the file again. It's very easy. You can then mess about with the opacity and blend mode (i.e Color so as not to affect Luminance i think).

EDIT: lol. I just realised that link i posted is one i looked at, but isnt the one i'm talking about nor use. Doh. Erm hang on i'll find the better way to do it where all that^ actually makes sense

EDIT2: This is the link i meant to post earlier! http://www.photoshopsupport.com/tutorials/or/cross-processing.html It is a better method by far and gives you a lot more control over the look you want. Also helps you understand exactly what you're doing rather than 'ooh look, Lomo!' Enjoy