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LdS
Excluding the Bad Textures parts of the car, I think that this one is a lot better than the other. The car stands out more, and there aren’t many “color splash” (I don’t know the exact name). 👍
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I know exactly what you mean. I'm going to keep that in mind when I take future shots. I'm enjoying figuring the limitations of this program (PS), and since I'm still learning your going to see many 'experimental' shots before I foucus my attention to detail and quality. I really do prefer subtle details and effects but that wont help me to figure this program out.
Thanks for the input. :)👍

SouthBankJimmy
I have no idea how you got those cars that shiny but they look absolulety incredible.

You have given me some inspiration to learn Photoshop.
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I would love to take credit for it, but the program does all the work.:lol:
I never figured myself capable of inspiring. :p
Thanks for dropping in and commenting. 👍

the copo kid
Your style is cool....the smoothness and sheen on your 69 camaros is crazy. My personal opinion....some shots are taken too far, but it reflects your taste...not mine. That's not to say I'm not still impressed....awestruck is a better term.
I love the cars you pick.....the panel presentation is classy......and that purple cougar photo is imbedded in my memory for good.....looking foward to seeing more 👍
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Taking things too far is the only way to really find the boundaries. I can do classy photos, or expressive photos, or pretty much anything when I'm in the right mood, but I cant do anything till I figure this program and what it can do.
I'm really glad you like the pics, and the choice of cars. From your gallery I see me and you have simuler taste in cars. Thanks for the visit and the comment. :)👍

mnm_bmx
Well its been awhile since i last came here. I got to say, wow! :eek: that is one amazing panel you got there. The photos are not bad either. The chrome look from the second shot looks better than the first. Keep up the good work! Will be looking forward to your future updates.... 👍
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Appreciate you stopping by, and I'm glad you like the shots. 👍



For those wondering these shots only take about 10 minutes to make.

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That’s the spirit, but Photoshop almost don’t have limitations. I think no one knows his limitations. It is possible to do almost, if I don’t say, everything with it. I think neither the developers know the limitations. But It’s good and I appreciate that you are trying new things, and trying to know more about the program, that is splendid. I normally require to Tutorials that exist in many web sites, in a manner to know better the program. And normally I don’t lern only about that that the tutorial speaks he is going to teach how to do. I learn about what every single tool is for, and for what I can use it to the future.

Now, back to the “test, semi update” – has I like to cal – Well, this one doesn’t have so many of those color splash. The reflection on the car is a little better, and the road too. The car doesn’t seem to have good lines, they are a bit weird. A tip for the road: normally, with the brush tool and a more darker colou (black) and a low/middle opacity and set to color, try to brush the road, before you noise it. It stands more the colors, in a darker way. There is another thing I use, but it’s a secret, and I don’t want reveal it now. Keep trying 👍
 
LdS
That’s the spirit, but Photoshop almost don’t have limitations. I think no one knows his limitations. It is possible to do almost, if I don’t say, everything with it. I think neither the developers know the limitations. But It’s good and I appreciate that you are trying new things, and trying to know more about the program, that is splendid. I normally require to Tutorials that exist in many web sites, in a manner to know better the program. And normally I don’t lern only about that that the tutorial speaks he is going to teach how to do. I learn about what every single tool is for, and for what I can use it to the future.

Now, back to the “test, semi update” – has I like to cal – Well, this one doesn’t have so many of those color splash. The reflection on the car is a little better, and the road too. The car doesn’t seem to have good lines, they are a bit weird. A tip for the road: normally, with the brush tool and a more darker colou (black) and a low/middle opacity and set to color, try to brush the road, before you noise it. It stands more the colors, in a darker way. There is another thing I use, but it’s a secret, and I don’t want reveal it now. Keep trying 👍
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I think that photoshop is great, but it certainly has its limitation. For example it cannot do what 3D studio max can do, and animation can be a real pain with photoshop. Thanks for all the tips but lately the pics that I have been uploading ( the experimental ones) is not like me at all. I think I'm going to stick to posting pics that are more traditional, just simple angle and color. Since it seems to be what everyone likes around here. I usually don't show half done work, its really not like me.:indiff:
 
that's so much better! now it really looks great. the colors and the tone are quite unique from what i usually see from that location. now the chrome looks so much nicer now that the bad textures have been smoothened out. good work on that one !!! 👍
 
alexwrc
I had been planning to make the chrome effect, but I see you've made it before. It's as easy as spectacular.

Salu2.alexwrc
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It truly is a spectacular effect to play with. It gives a completely different effect to any car, some more than others. But mastering it is fun and rewarding.
Thanks for stopping by. :)👍

jgda9rs
that's so much better! now it really looks great. the colors and the tone are quite unique from what i usually see from that location. now the chrome looks so much nicer now that the bad textures have been smoothened out. good work on that one !!! 👍
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I think so too, but the Camaro still looks better to me. I cant put my finger on it but there is something about the surrounding texture that gives it a more realistic look. Anyways thanks for the visit and the comments. :dopey:👍

Time for a small update.

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looks creepy to me. but in a good way. i think i have an idea how you did it, i just somehow can't point it out.
 
Thanks guys, I must say I'm very happy with the way it came out. That picture has many moods that I like at the moment...

Another update:

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LdS
Wow, great. So clean. I love those reflections. And the mood of it, it is great. I also love the way you blurred it. Great 👍
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Glad you like it, I wasn't sure whether to post it or not. I really devoted some time to that picture. Looks good to me but you never know...
 
that's awesome!!!!! it's so smooth! i can almost feel my hand touching the car, it's so shiny. lovely reflections on it too. it's much better than the last two updates you've posted so far.
 
Those reflections you have enhanced are simply amazing
not to mention you have great skills and style with your shots
Nice work :D:tup:
 
Thanks allot guys, I'm glad you like the way they came out. I just redid the panel because well the last one was lacking a bit for my taste. That and I saw a few spots that could use a bit of cleaning on the panel and some of the linked images.
Thank you all for the kind replies, it means allot that you guys like the work especially since I'm still just learning. :dunce:👍
 
It looks a bit soft or blurred on the part that should be focused, but I like the angle, the colors and the reflections on the car.
Great rim choice too. 👍
 
Love it, love it, LOVE IT!!!! Awesome. That soft look on the aggressive car, makes it more balanced. I love the color and composition and the blurred background. The rims fit very well too. Great update 👍
 
Wow, you really have some skills:tup:
Sorry I haven't commented in your gallery before:tdown:, now I know what I have been missing, you have improved so well and quickly since your first set of shots.
Your photos are very creative and professional, I love them:tup:, I have noticed them in the Comps:tup: and they seem to do great.

I like this update the soft tone of the shot as LdS said
makes it more balanced.
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Its a viper shot that makes me feel relaxed not 'if you drive this car you will most certainly be killed'👍

I will certainly be checking your gallery out from now on.

cheers

Tommi:)

p.s I +repped your 1st post It counts for all your updates:tup:
 
Beerzgood
It looks a bit soft or blurred on the part that should be focused, but I like the angle, the colors and the reflections on the car.
Great rim choice too. 👍
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I agree, Its not as good as can be. I'm really glad you like it though, because I really like yours. That last shot you submitted in the comps, the scenery shot is outstanding. hope to be on that level one day. :cheers:

Lds
Love it, love it, LOVE IT!!!! Awesome. That soft look on the aggressive car, makes it more balanced. I love the color and composition and the blurred background. The rims fit very well too. Great update
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Always great to read your comments, I'm really glad you like the shot I think its a new standard for me. Thanks again for the visit and comment! :)👍

Tommi2000
Wow, you really have some skills:tup:
Sorry I haven't commented in your gallery before:tdown:, now I know what I have been missing, you have improved so well and quickly since your first set of shots.
Your photos are very creative and professional, I love them:tup:, I have noticed them in the Comps:tup: and they seem to do great.

I like this update the soft tone of the shot as LdS said

Its a viper shot that makes me feel relaxed not 'if you drive this car you will most certainly be killed'👍

I will certainly be checking your gallery out from now on.

cheers

Tommi:)

p.s I +repped your 1st post It counts for all your updates:tup:
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Thanks for the visit and especially for the comment and rep. I'm really glad that people notice how far I got with this, it makes me want to go further. Thank you and everyone that has commented over the past updates. If you liked the viper I'm sure you'll enjoy this. I have never put as much work as I put to this following update so I hope people like it. :nervous:

Full credit goes to jgda9rs for the idea of car and technique. Thanks buddy. :)

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Very nice!

The original shot was already outstanding to begin with, it sure helps a lot. 👍
Love the tones you got on the rear window, mainly the sky blue.

The ground is a bit weird, but it would take a considerable amount of time to get it right, considering how badly textured it was from the game.
 
That's really nice man, I like the color of the car after you edited it. The reflections look superb as well.

Is the car the Nuvolari(spelling?)?
 
Nice work, but in the edited shot I like the angle, along with the colors.
 
that audi update is perfect!!! i love the shine and the reflections on the car, and the rims are so damn niiiice!!! the viper's a bit blurry, but still looks good. brilliant angle on it too. not a big fan of the rims, but i rather see the big picture if you know what i mean.
those are actually migle millia rims :D worth like $500 with tires, but i guess if it's on a viper it would become nice. the RX7, now....my goodness! the first photo: Sooo niice!! you drove me nuts on how you did that now. for once it doesnt look pasted on or anything. i've always wanted to do that for one of my updates, most i can manage was carbon fibre and putting cf - patterned vynil effect on a Euro R. i gota try that out one day, now the one with the caption "where did i put my keys" i'll take as a funny insult :lol: because i used to lose my keys and lock myself out of my own car before, i did that lots before :D but yeah those are beautiful. specially the side view shot. it looks like something that a person would take a photo of in a florida, on a nice summer sunset. very well done. keep up the good work!!

PS: dont sweat the suggestion :)👍 just pass it along to other people when you have any. it's what we do here :) i still have to say, that audi, with the lighting and all, looks so realistic. not to mention the tones. hope to see more like that from you in the near future.
 

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