Re: [Paddlewise] Zoom (was: New Waterproof Digital Camera)

From: John Kirk-Anderson <jka_at_netaccess.co.nz>
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2005 07:03:09 +1200
on 16/4/05 22:49, Tord Eriksson at tord_at_tord.nu wrote:


> Actually, there are three things one should learn
> using Photoshop, or similar program. That's all -
> the rest is for creative photographic editing!
> 
> 1. Learn to crop a photo...
> 
> 2. Learn to re-size a photo...
> 
> 3. Learn to use Levels...

> Now you're all experts and can work
> as photoeditors at any newspaper!


I would add:

4. Learn to dodge and burn - with discretion

5. Learn to use unsharp mask.

Your training as a photo editor is complete.

Now all you need to do is learn to crop badly and use photos poorly, and
then you can become sub-editors at any newspaper! :-)

Cheers

JKA

(Newspaper photographer, married to a sub-editor)


-- 
John Kirk-Anderson
Banks Peninsula
NEW ZEALAND
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