One for the geeks

[Dee]

http://www.dwuk.net/dee/xbox1.jpg

[Feek]

I like that.

[Dee]

Thanks Feek :)

Here's the other I am not so keen on...

http://www.dwuk.net/dee/xbox2.jpg

[Tak]

I think because only the A and B are in focus it works better with just the one colour - if all the letters were in focus then that second one would look ace :)

I think selective colouring should be something someone does for a tutorial as I would love to know how its done but when people have tried to explain it to me I get lost :( :o

[Dee]

For you Sam, copied and pasted from my self made tutorials :)

Selective Colouring
• Create a Duplicate Layer
• Go to Select, Colour Range
• Choose White Matte and “Plus” Eyedropper
• Select Layer Mask
• Select Background
• Go to Image, Adjust, Gradient Map

Let me know if you get stuck on any step, this works really well for me :)

[Tak]

Cheers hun - I'll have a hunt for a suitable pic to practice on :)

[BBx]

Cool!!! Looks brill :D

Will have to try out the tips too :)

BB x

[Dee]

Actually, I might do a proper tutorial on it, mines a bit rubbish really :p

[Tysonator]

I agree with Takhisis, only A & B letters are in focus, so just use them in the use of colour. Though a good idea of use of a everyday item !

[Dee]

Ive tweaked it slightly :)

http://www.dwuk.net/dee/xbox3.jpg

[Feek]

That's nicer, the colour is a little stronger isn't it?

[Dee]

Yeah, the first one is orange looking at it :D

[Feek]

I thought that was my poor screen calibration which is why I didn't comment on it!

[Daz]

Tis my wallpaper now. I heart it :)

[Dee]

^^^I didnt pay him to say that, honest ;)

Here's another one...

http://www.dwuk.net/dee/xbox4.jpg

Working on how to make it greener :D

[Dee]

Thanks Kitten, Ill try another time getting the whole thing in focus :)

Heres a greener one...

http://www.dwuk.net/dee/xbox5.jpg

[Tak]

Colour is much better in the second one :)

[PvtPyle]

Awesome pictures Betty. I wish I had an eye for this kind of thing.

[Dee]

Thanks PvtPyle :D

I wish I had an eye for this kind of thing.

Me too ;D I think these were a fluke ;)

[iCraig]

Make a PS3 one and you'll be hearted forever.

They work really really well, especially the console one. :)

[Dee]

Thanks iCraig :)

You better loan me a PS3 for *that* shot then ;)

[Feek]

Tis my wallpaper now. I heart it :)

Mine too, on my work laptop :)

[Dee]

Really Feek? :o

Do you want one with custom measurements? :D

[Feek]

Nah, I've got a grey background and I think it looks great sitting in the middle with the border.

http://img362.imageshack.us/img362/5927/wallpaperun9.th.jpg (http://img362.imageshack.us/my.php?image=wallpaperun9.jpg)

[Dee]

Thats looks scarily like my desktop too! Same colour grey and everything :D

Ive got the Xbox on mine though, nothing like pimping your own work :p

[Mark]

Mine too, on my work laptop :)
Lucky you. Our lot have just implemented corporate desktop backgrounds. While my work desktops are joined to AD, my 'work' laptop isn't, and isn't going to be, so they can't have that one. ;D

[divine]

Ill try another time getting the whole thing in focus :)

nooooo

Do that and the shot will lose all sense of depth and will end up looking like a snap of a 360 for putting on eBay.

The shallow depth of field is what makes the shot interesting to look at.

[divine]

i just want to see the XBOX 360 a bit clearer. Nothing else!

With the lights out of focus? That might work but i'm not sure.

For the depth of field to be large enough to get both in focus though, it'll look pants, for sure.

[Dee]

I wouldnt want the lights OOF. If the Xbox is in focus, then the memory card slot things underneath would have to be as well, and that *would* look pants :(

Leave as is then? :D

[Mark]

I'm not so sure about this one personally. Does the DVD drive really 'pinch in' in the centre like that picture gives the impression it does? I haven't looked close enough to notice but other pics I've seen appear to contradict (different models perhaps).

As for the DoF itself, I'll leave that to those better qualified to answer than I. Depends on what you think the focal point should be though I guess.

[Dee]

Can you do me one of a DS?? ;D

Genius!!!! Thats my next project!!!! :cool:

[Dee]

I tried the Wii last night, it looked really boring. Albeit straight off the camera, so I might try and jazz it up later :)

[leowyatt]

Well here are my attempts from back when I got my iBook. I stuck a blog post (http://www.badasszebedee.com/blog/?p=76) up about it.

http://www.badasszebedee.com/photos/g4logo.jpg

http://www.badasszebedee.com/photos/ports.jpg

http://www.badasszebedee.com/photos/powerbutton.jpg

http://www.badasszebedee.com/photos/keyboard.jpg

There is one of the apple symbol lit up somewhere. I'll dig it out.

[Dee]

I like the second one, but if it was on a desk or something ;)

Id like to see that apple symbol lit up, that'll be a good one :)

[leowyatt]

I like the second one, but if it was on a desk or something ;)

What is wrong with my jeans :shocked: ;D I was excited when I unpacked it :p

[Dee]

Nothing wrong with your jeans dear ;D

I know what you mean though, I was the same when I opened the Wii :D

[leowyatt]

i was after the one with the apple lit up all bloo.

Should stick up the car ones - REAL GEEK :p

In fact, you should start your own car thread geek photo thread :p

Bloo? ah yes it came out blue because of the exposure, looking for it on here and can't find it hosted, I'll look later on and if I can't find it I'll just have to take one :)

car ones???

[Dee]

I forgive you ;)

To get us back on track (;)), DS and Wii shots to follow tonight :)

[divine]

Are any electrical/techno devices welcome?

[Dee]

We dont have much else :( PS2, Game Boy Advance, Gamecube, iPod, thats about it.

Show us yours though if you have any :)

[Haly]

Gamecube could look pretty cool I think :)

[divine]

We dont have much else :( PS2, Game Boy Advance, Gamecube, iPod, thats about it.

Show us yours though if you have any :)

I was going to post some from when I got my phone but i've just found them and they're awful, so I might do proper ones later :p

[Dee]

We dont have a game gear, gutted :D

Jen, Ill try and dig out the Gamecube... if I can brave the garage ;D

[divine]

My Cube is sat on the floor just under my desk but I covered it in stickers so I don't think it'll photograph well really.

[Belmit]

Neo Geo or Atari Lynx FTW!

[Haly]

Always liked the styling of the gamecube, not too sure why admittedly :o
I've got the Resi Evil 4 Gamecube but I don't have a very good camera, or the ability to take a good photo :D

[leowyatt]

Our cube is upstairs, I'll dig it out and see what we can do :)

[Dee]

I tried the Wii, but its not as photogenic as the Xbox ;)

http://www.dwuk.net/dee/xbox6.jpg