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Can’t believe there are only 25 days left this year!
still poorly, but I decided to sneak into kB’s new practice room and take a shot whilst it was empty this morning. It was a lot more work that I thought it would be and I’m not 100% happy with it, but I’m still ill and I need a nap because it is works night out tonight!
Sadly most people can’t actually float, but with the magic of Photoshop we can pretend that we can! Levitation photography has become more popular over the past few years and it is quite easy to do.
Before you start.
1. Set up the scene.
Put the objects where you want the model to be floating, and then set your camera up on the tripod. Before you introduce your model into the scene take some test shots to make sure your white balance and other settings are correct.
2. Position the model.
Make your model lay across the objects and focus on them. Try a few different positions.
3. Remove all objects and shoot a blank background.
Before you hit the shutter make sure that the auto focus is set to manual. Remove all objects from the scene and shoot a background with nothing in the foreground.
4. Add both image in Photoshop in different layers.
Put the blank background underneath the one with your model on. Then quite simply rub out the objects the model is resting on; because the layer underneath is the same image without the model/objects it will all look like it is one shot. Either use the eraser or use a layer mask if that option is available to you. Zoom in to make sure that you get clean lines.
The above shows a layer mask rubbing out the step ladders.
Using a layer mask is a must if you have the option as it is non destructive; if you’re not sure about layers or layer masks then have a look here at the Adobe help site! 🙂
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I do love a good Dandelion action shot ❤
Happy Friday peeps!
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Today a large number of people have been on strike in the UK. I fully support the strike, but I was not in a union which was striking so I had to go in to work. Took this on my break and started editing it on my lunch; it’s amazing what you can get done in your breaks when there are no pupils around! 🙂
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In actual fact I wish there were more time for naps. My ‘naps’ can last four quite literally hours on end. I love being asleep ^_^ ❤
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I have … MAN FLU; woe is me etc.
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Legs/hips/knees are still bad. Not as bad as they were though, teamed with the fact I’ve had a headache for most of the day too does not make for an award winning day at all.
The bonus to this is that I don’t have to be in work until 12 tomorrow, which means I get a cheeky mid week lie in ^-^
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Books books books books! ❤
A few years ago I taught a pupil who had the tiniest hand writing ever. One day I made a comment like "I'm clearly going to need a magnifying glass to mark this aren't I". The next week said pupil brought me one in 😛
It's been in a cupboard at work for a few years now, but when I was having a move around I found it and brought it home. I've got a couple of other ideas for using it, however for today floating around in the garden with some books – what better way to spend a Saturday afternoon!
Other things which I have done today include wash my car! :-O
This is shocking because in the entire time I had my old car (2 weeks off 8 years) I think I washed it about 5 times! The benefits of living at home included my dad washing it for me. I can remember that I did wash it at least 2 times when I moved out. One of those times though, I did such a bad job of it my mum washed it me again hahaah.
I would rate my washing of the new car as 'fair'. I would possibly give myself 5/10.
Manadh Photography 