Test of Vivenza - what do you think

[Pavel]

I downloaded free trial of Vivenza and tried to use it. I would appreciate what you think of colour contrast and bleeds from different parts of the photo into another parts. Basically, I processed separatelly the sky, the distant hills and the sunny foreground. Each part took several duplicated control points. I cleaned up the spills by the brush tool. Viveza does seem to reduce spill of settings between heterogeneous zones, but it is not complete. However I felt that the partial separation meant that there is less artefactual spills between zones that I was able to achieve with layers and brush alone. I really need to learn other select tools. Here goes. Feedback very wellcome. Pavel
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[Don Schaeffer]

I dont understand how it works but it did noticably improve the color.

[Pavel]

Thanks Don,
I find it easier to use than Photoshop and it seems to recognize different parts of the photo and to apply the effects only to selected parts. Well not quite. The effects spill on neighbouring parts, but less so than if the changes were applied globaly. That makes it easier to brush the effects off on the adjustment layer. The process is fairly straightforward, almost Lightroom-like. I was surprised how effectively it manages haze. Dfine on the next photo also works well locally, although there I am not sure that the benefits exceed what you can do fairly easily with layers on Photoshop.
Nik software has simple and consistent interface, which i liked. I am not sure to what rxtent the benefits exceed what you can do in photoshop as you develop some skills. The allow a 15 day demo. Pavel

[NT73]

Post Processing / Image Manipulation Talk :|

[Pavel]

Good point. Sorry NT. Should I repost or is there a way of moving the thread over?

[NT73]

I would not worry too much regarding moving the thread. I must be in one of my Victor Meldrew moods.
I am going almost to Scotland for the weekend, so you can tell me to go fly my kite.
Another hobby of mine.

[blowup]

Hi Pavel,

I like the results you got. I can't see evidence of any bleedin' "bleeds", as you call 'em. I will have to check out this software.

If you want to learn more about selection tools, check out Russell Brown's PS Tips & Techniques, like this one about the quick selection tool:
http://av.adobe.com/russellbrown/Quick_S...ter_SM.mov
Be forewarned that the narration can be pretty annoying. (He thinks he's funny).

Gary

[Pavel]

NT, Go fly your kite! I wish I could go to Scotland for a weekend. Enjoy.
Gary, Nicks software is quite intriquing. Check it out. Thanks for the link, I will explore. I just bought 50mm 1.4. Can't beleive how tiny it is! I had fun with it. I will post some test stuff. Pavel

[enviroguy]

Congratulations on your purchase, Pavel....Have fun with your new tiny toy!! I'll look forward to seeing some images from it....Dennis

[Pavel]

Thanks - they are just roling out now. P