Re: image problem

At 09:05 PM 7/14/01 -0500, Jami wrote:
>However, the person I did the picture for swears that the hair is more of an
>auburn shade and that the airbrushed hair looks black. For the life of me, I
>can't see the difference. Could someone please look at this picture and tell
>me what I'm doing wrong?

Hi Dusty

I agree with the others, her hair has more auburn in coloration. Its 
similar to my own. Looks black, but isn't. Check the monitor as they all 
mentioned. My monitor at work I never use for photo work, as it is too 
dark, and won't get any better (cheap card and cheap monitor). But I use it 
for testing, as it is a "normal" monitor in comparison to my home one.

Also, you wanted technique. Try the color picker and pick different points 
of her hair. Then use a fine airbrush point. Pick a slightly different 
color. Or for a different technique, try using the rubber stamper, if PSP 
has one. I use Photoshop so I am not sure about PSP. Again, be sure to not 
use just one section, but change off for a more varied look. The 
rubberstamping tool is a bit tricky to use, so practice a lot first, or it 
will look as bad as cut and paste.

Good luck and hth.


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