RE: [APML] Some processing questions

[Alan Voetsch <alanv12952@yahoo.com>]

Hey Scott,

--- "R. Scott Ireland" <ireland@gate.net> wrote:
> 1. Duplicate the background layer
> 2. In the duplicate layer, select Filter > Noise > Dust and
> Scratches. Use a
> radius that just "blurs out" the specks. Gaussian blur could be used
> here
> also.
> 3. In the duplicate layer (now blurrred) choose Layer > Add Layer
> Mask >
> Hide All. A layer mask is created that hides all of the blurred
> layer.
> 4. Choose a small soft-edge brush - it should be sized to just cover
> the
> dust/specks; paint with white IN THE LAYER MASK wherever dust and
> specks appear.

I just did this, maybe not exactly, but something similar. After these
steps are done, what should I do to apply, or combine the layers?

> This Photoshop method is easy.  It may not solve all grain problems
> though.
> 
> 1. Working in a duplicate layer, select all of the image highlights
> with
> Ctrl+Alt+ ~ (the "tilde" key).
> 2. Choose Select > Inverse (to select the background sky).
> 4. Apply a Gaussian Blur filter to smooth out the background sky
> (Filter >
> Blur > Gaussian Blur).
> 5. Use the duplicate layer's opacity setting to "dial in" the desired
> amount
> of background smoothing. Keep a natural look to the image (e.g. don't
> overdo it!).

What about here? How is this procedure finalized?

many thanks,
Alan



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