My render attempt.

[Beardy]

So I've been trying to do my own renders for quite some time, and just can't get it right. Suggestions would be nice, no smart ass comments please. I know it's not perfect, that's why I'm making this thread in hope to get better at making these. Keep in mind, I have an extremely old version of photoshop, CS2, so I don't have the same capabilities as some of you might have. Anyways, here it is...

 

                                                    

[Alex™]

Sorry man, but it's look just like a normal cut that is darker to me

[Beardy]

Sorry man, but it's look just like a normal cut that is darker to me

No need to be sorry, I'm just trying to get better. :)2

[Bob_Van_Dam]

I'm not good with this stuff but did you play with the curves yet?

[Alex™]

 

Sorry man, but it's look just like a normal cut that is darker to me

No need to be sorry, I'm just trying to get better. :)2

 

I suggest you to move on with a newer version of PTS (at least CS4 or CS5). And use the topaz plugins

[Beardy]

That's a bad picture to start with.

I agree. :

 

 

I'm not good with this stuff but did you play with the curves yet?

Not really. I'll mess around with it.

 

 

 

 

Sorry man, but it's look just like a normal cut that is darker to me

No need to be sorry, I'm just trying to get better. :)2

 

I suggest you to move on with a newer version of PTS (at least CS4 or CS5). And use the topaz plugins

 

I would, and all, but I'm just not willing to pay for something I know I won't use that often anyways.

[_HiBye_]

That's a bad picture to start with.

cuz the shirt..?

[Alex™]

 

 

 

Sorry man, but it's look just like a normal cut that is darker to me

No need to be sorry, I'm just trying to get better. :)2

 

I suggest you to move on with a newer version of PTS (at least CS4 or CS5). And use the topaz plugins

 

I would, and all, but I'm just not willing to pay for something I know I won't use that often anyways.

Well, you can always download an ilegal copy.

[Beardy]

Topaz is needed.

 

Hmm okay. And there's no such plugin for the old version of PS that I have?

[_HiBye_]

try psd dreams for pics

[Beardy]

Okay. Well, I appreciate the feedback guys, I'll keep messing around, and possibly get a newer version of PS in the future. When/if I do, you can guarantee I'll share my new render attempts with you guys.  :)2 For the time being though, this topic can be closed.

[Alex™]

Here's mind.

Some tips though: Topaz plugins (Clean then Adjust), mess with the curves, dodge + burn, reduce noise some smart sharpen, play wit the saturation and done. That's what i did, but i can't reveal the exact settings....etc. Sorry, but really hope it's helped