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Getting the best 4x6 print...

 

 


octoberpro
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Feb 9, 2005, 4:10 PM

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Getting the best 4x6 print... Can't Post

from a 24p frame grab? I have a bride that fell in love with a frame grab I showed her and she wants a 4x6 print from it.

I told her that basiacally we can't go any higher than that without scarificing. Crazy


sal
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Feb 9, 2005, 6:13 PM

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I learned that closeups tend to look better than wideshots. Something I suggest you do before printing, is to color correct.

More than likely you'll have to increase saturation. Give it just enough to add color but dont' over do it. You know you over did it if the color bleeds on your print or the faces are orange(looking like an oompa loompa)

Video is very flat. I suggest adding the curve filter to make the highlights 'pop' and make the shadows darker. A simple s curve would do and would greatly improve the results.

Try not to over due the saturation and curves. just give it a subtle effect. Other than that, make sure you have good photopaper and a good printer.

Also depending on the picture, I like to duplicate layer, small blur and decrease opacity. This gives it the dreamy look and more importantly it does a good job at hiding any pixelation.


octoberpro
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Feb 9, 2005, 6:57 PM

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I learned that closeups tend to look better than wideshots. Something I suggest you do before printing, is to color correct.

More than likely you'll have to increase saturation. Give it just enough to add color but dont' over do it. You know you over did it if the color bleeds on your print or the faces are orange(looking like an oompa loompa)

Video is very flat. I suggest adding the curve filter to make the highlights 'pop' and make the shadows darker. A simple s curve would do and would greatly improve the results.

Try not to over due the saturation and curves. just give it a subtle effect. Other than that, make sure you have good photopaper and a good printer.

Also depending on the picture, I like to duplicate layer, small blur and decrease opacity. This gives it the dreamy look and more importantly it does a good job at hiding any pixelation.


Thanks Sal! I knew you would come through for me. Cool


TimK
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Feb 9, 2005, 10:43 PM

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Make sure your frame grab is interlaced and not just one field


octoberpro
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Feb 10, 2005, 8:57 AM

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Make sure your frame grab is interlaced and not just one field



The frame is actually coming from progressive scan footage.... or does that make a difference? I'm far from a Photoshop guru! LOL!

All went well though. I took Sal's advice and printed at Walmart for free! Pic actually looks very good.

Thanks all! Tongue