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dmacmillan wrote:
NIK's tools work in LR5. You can also use the adjustment brush in LR5 to accomplish the same thing. It and control points are very similar. I prefer to use them in PS6 because it the plugin creates a layer. I can easily remove it or adjust it. I had an image of a lady who is red headed and has very red skin. It wouldn't print well. I used Silver Efex Pro to create a B&W of the image on a new layer. I then set it's opacity very low and it tamed her skin just right.
Next time you get a chance, do a little test under similar circumstances. Make an exposure like this, shooting for the shadows and blowing out the highlights. Then, make an exposure that saves the highlights. She'll be pretty dark. Then, use the shadow slider in LR5 to lift her up. Elena Shumilova often underexposes to hold the background, then lifts up the subject to make them brighter. She uses plugins and does some pretty extensive PS work to achieve her look...Show more →
Ok, I'll give that a try! Her work is very good and I like the mood she sets. Looks like I need to take my kiddos out there and play around a little!
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