I am glad to see you continue to post images as they are interesting to see.
As for this image I have the following observations:
1. The hair looks "gray/grey" and not "white."
2. The skin looks "partially desaturated" and not "white" and the application of the makeup (or post processing) looks "inconsistent" across the face and the body.
So my Simple Suggestions:
1. use a white wig instead of the current method of "whitening (graying)" the hair.
2. Use white powder on the face and the entire skin (arms/neck, etc.) and either totally desaturate the flesh tones, or do a much better job of "even coverage" on the makeup.
I accept your views, indeed, present for me, clothing and design models of the problem has become a headache for me, and we will strive to do better.
When I was almost about to be completed this picture, I found, ah, those details are too bad, How do I remedy?Unfortunately, once again the new film is almost impossible, so I hope that through better modified to make up for it.
TO all:
order to achieve this color, I used two large soft box, and not with their exposure to direct model, but as the two big reflective of the board and then to the reflex model, which has been on the soft light Does not have a shadow.
On the shape of the model, we communicate with the stylist, We would like to express a feeling of winter makeup face
Very interesting image. I like the styling and the make up. A greater DOF to show some detail in the feathers on the left side of her head would have worked better for me. Also I would have framed the shot so I miss her arm pit. Great work.
Oh! Damn this hair, this picture I have spent two days of repairs, I stopped it a few days after a new understanding of the new deal with again, thank you for your opinion
I find the hair to be either perfect or not depending on the goal. If the hair is to look "iced" or with a layer of frost as if in a very cold place – then it is perfect. And having some black or dark hair showing to indicate the natural color is appropriate. If the goal is for white hair, then that has to be done via wig or white coloring on the hair.
The skin and clothing is the same. It successfully looks like a very beautiful woman in a very cold environment. Very icy. And for that it is simply wonderful. It reminds me of the Snow Queen in the movie Narnia.
So is it a woman made of ice or a woman in a very frosty environment? I think the Snow Queen of Narnia is a nice way to go and for that look I would actually bring up the saturation on the color parts. Bring just a little bit more level into the skin and face. And create the Snow Queen of China. Very "cool."
In fact, I do not want to get her hair was pure white, which is vital to China's face are not natural, I do not like pure white wig. I am not satisfied with her hair because they are not regular, structured in a different direction, modified it up too much trouble.
In addition to a number of details still insufficient, it is basically to reach my satisfaction, this group there are a few, I will in accordance with the standards of the rest of the modification.
shadowwing wrote: Thank you for talking about the true feelings.
In fact, I do not want to get her hair was pure white, which is vital to China's face are not natural, I do not like pure white wig. I am not satisfied with her hair because they are not regular, structured in a different direction, modified it up too much trouble.
In addition to a number of details still insufficient, it is basically to reach my satisfaction, this group there are a few, I will in accordance with the standards of the rest of the modification.
Don't be so hard on yourself. This is a stunning image. I've seen some of the other images you've posted and you have a talent very few here have. I'm one of those who does not have the talent Please keep posting and tell us what you are doing so we can learn.
Yes, I will continue here and in exchange, and to my own experience to introduce to you, on the shooting skills or modified and you want to know about my practice
I would like to explain about my work here and Modified shooting relations. I have been modified to work again as the creation, and I do not care because they are not the true objective, if the modification will enable images closer to my idea, and I will try to do, even if the image itself to be a lot of change Because I pay more attention to psychological rather than the true reality of the real thing.
I prefer the second image over the first image. "Ten times better."
Or...using my online Chinese translator for you: 自己的利益
Reasons:
1. The lips (shadow between the lip) look better
2. The "symmetry" of the face looks better and more "ideal."
3. The eyes look more open and better.
4. The feathers on the right side of head look better (more clear).
5. This also eliminates the odd hairs that were sticking out of the back of the neck/head in the first image.
I also like the "direct look" over the first angle (POV).
And...I like the ribbon behind the model's neck out to the side too.
Overall, I think this image is much better looking.
In fact, I would only show this one image. I would "toss" the earlier image as I think its weaker and will detract from this image focus if shown together.
Of course, not everyone will agree...but "that is what I would do."
This image also has a more "doll-like" look to it. That may be good, depending on the goal or intent of the image. It also appears more "illustrative" (like an illustration) rather than a photograph. That too may be "better" depending on the intent or goal.
About the "whitened" hair?
It is not as noticeable in this second image (not as much surface area seen), but still looks like "Photoshop" work to me, rather than real white hair. Why? Because white hair starts at the "roots" or scalp and does not look like it was painted on top of the hair. While some may think it looks like "frost" I do not. It looks like "photoshop" or "photoshop attempt at frost" to me.
