Showing posts with label Stackables. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Stackables. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Tutorial "We are the Dance"
Below is a step by step tutorial for the creation of this image "We are the Dance". This edit was done on an iPad 4.
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Below is the original image (shot with iPhone 5s using native camera app) after cropping in Snapseed - It was a figurine I saw in a model home which I held against a blank wall to get a solid background.
Next step was to invert the image in Adobe Photoshop Express. The Invert filter can be found under Looks in the filter menu.
Next step was to open the above image in Snapseed and convert it to black and white and increase the contrast.
The next step was to take the above image and open it in Pixology. Here I applied two of the Pixology textures along with a texture (below center) from the Susan Tuttle iPhoneography course. Pixology allows you to add any of your own images to use as textures and you can alter the blend modes as well.
To add movement to the piece I opened the above image in FocalLab and used the Motion Blur setting to apply just a bit of blur mainly to the lower part of the figure.
The above image was then taken into Path on where I added the text. With Path on you can swipe any path on an image and then the text will follow the line of your path. You can also combine fonts for a whimsical look, as I did here.
I thought the above result was a bit harsh, so I opened it in Stackables where I applied one of my custom filters.
Next I took the softened result of Stackables and combined it with the previous image using the Sketch Club app to layer and blend. You could use any app that allows for blending. I also like the above as a stand alone piece.
Finally I opened this newly softened combined image in Snapseed where I increased the Detail a bit to pull out some of the texture.
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| We are the Dance © Geri Centonze |
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Monday, November 23, 2015
World Cup Mania - Creating a Composite
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| World Cup © Geri Centonze |
Here's how I accomplished my vision. We were out looking at model homes yesterday in Southern California and I was on the hunt to find a globe and a cup to photograph.
I succeeded! I got lucky because I was able to photograph them both against a solid background and the lighting inside the model home was decent.
For the editing process I layered the image of the globe on top of the image of the cup (I used the cup on the left) in the Sketch Club app. Sketch Club is my go-to layering app only because I'm really familiar with it so I can do my work quickly. I erased everything around the globe and positioned it on top of the cup using the Transform tool in the layers menu.
While still in Sketch Club I used the eyedropper tool to match the color of the area around the cup and painted over it with a soft brush to get rid of the cup on the right. The result was a little rough, so I then opened the image in Repix and brushed over it with the Chalk brush to smooth and blend a bit. I learned this trick from my friend Jane Fiala (thanks Jane!)
I did some cropping and tuning in Snapseed but needed to add a bit of space around the left side of the cup and globe, so I opened the image in AntiCrop to add more pixels on the left.
The text was added with PathOn - with this app you can draw a path with your finger and the text will follow that path - very cool!
Final touch was to take the image with the text into Stackables where I used one of the formulas to filter the image to my liking.
Good luck to all those vying for the World Cup!
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Sunday, November 22, 2015
Mob Paint Monday - A Painterly Tutorial Using Artomaton
I normally feature a showcase or artist for Mob Paint Monday. I have some in the works which I'm looking forward to sharing when they're ready. In the meantime, I don't want to let Monday pass without sharing something for the painterly mobile artists.
Today I 'll be sharing the Artomaton app. On the App Store Description, it's dubbed as an Artificial Intelligence Artist. The app is Free with available in-app purchases. It comes standard only with the Oil and Sketch modes. For 99-cents each you can purchase Color Pencil, Crayon, Pastel, Ghosts, Cubic, Watercolor, Pointil, Snowflakes, Sketch & Water - or go for the whole set - All Styles for $2.99.
When you select a preset, you will be shown a preview of the results. To show you some samples, first I'll share the unedited image (below).
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| Original Image |
Below are a few samples using the in-app presets
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| Oil |
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| Sketch |
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| Colored Pencil |
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| Sketch & Water |
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| Pastel |
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| Crayon |
The real power of this app is the ability to customize the settings using the sliders at the bottom of the screen to make your adjustments (iPad screenshots are shown in this post). You can adjust fineness which determines the "fineness" of the strokes. Density controls the "density" of the strokes and Self-Color determines how accurate the final rendering is to the original color of the photo. Sliding to the left produces a less reality based color scheme.
...producing these results.
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| Results from Adjusted Oil Preset |
To bring back some of the reality to the image I combined the edited version above with the original image using Sketch Club.
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| Oil Rendering combined with Original |
Crop and Increase "Structure" (found under Details) in Snapseed
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| Snapseed Adjustment |
Finally, add a filter in Stackables to warm up the image
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| Stackables Filter |
With this app, you also have the ability to increase detail in an area by sliding your finger over the area as it renders. If you want to stop and save the image while it's processing you can also do that by pressing the arrow button and then saving before it's completed the rendering process.
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Stackables Update and Giveaway
The Stackables app just had an update and I have five promo codes to GIVEAWAY! With the new version, you can not only create your own custom formulas and save them, you can also SHARE them with your friends or between devices. Stackables is even asking for submissions of your customized formulas through the app for possible inclusion in their upcoming Featured Formulas category!
I went to work creating some formulas of my own and tried them on a few photos. By using the same formula on several photos, it's easy to create a series of images with the same look. I called this filter Lost and Found.
If you're interested in getting a FREE copy of Stackables, I have five promo codes to giveaway. Just leave a comment below and I'll give codes to the first five people who do so! If you miss out on the giveaway, you can purchase Stackables on The App Store here.
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I went to work creating some formulas of my own and tried them on a few photos. By using the same formula on several photos, it's easy to create a series of images with the same look. I called this filter Lost and Found.
If you're interested in getting a FREE copy of Stackables, I have five promo codes to giveaway. Just leave a comment below and I'll give codes to the first five people who do so! If you miss out on the giveaway, you can purchase Stackables on The App Store here.
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Stackables App Giveaway
Samer Azzam, creator of ProCam, ProCam2 and PhotoFusion just released a new app Stackables. I could spend hours playing with this app. You can edit your photos by applying textures, filters, color overlays, patterns, fixed formulas or custom formulas you can create and save. You can also adjust exposure, add vignette, convert to sepia tone, blur, add tilt-shift, depth of field, posterize and invert! The app saves at full resolution. Just a note, when you apply any of the default or customized formulas, it takes a bit longer to save. It's available for $0.99 on The App Store for a limited time to celebrate the launch), but you can get a copy free if you're one of the first five to comment on this post! (Thank you Samer!)
The first five readers to comment on this post will receive a promo code for a free download of Stackables.
Look at the variations I created with this app shown in this collage below.
Info from The App Store listing
Stackables is the most advanced and comprehensive effect layering and blending app. It's packed with over 150 effects expertly crafted by photographer and artist, Dirk Wuestenhagen. These include tasteful grunge textures, light leaks and bokeh textures, painterly textures, abstract weather and clouds textures, grit and grain textures, original vintage filters, gorgeous gradients, elaborate geometric patterns, and much more - all stackable, all adjustable, all undoable, all breathtakingly beautiful!
In addition, Stackables comes equipped with over 20 professional adjustment tools most notably White Balance, Color Balance, Vignette, Sepia, Blur, Tilt Shift, and Depth of Field. And for the first time ever on a mobile device, these tools are added as layers, giving you unprecedented control over color and tonal levels in your composition.
Stackables’ layers-based architecture and nondestructive workflow encourage experimentation and foster creativity. Add layers to your heart’s content and see impressive results with every new layer. And have peace of mind knowing that all edits are completely modifiable and reversible regardless of when you’ve done them in your editing process.
Instantly transform your photos into works of art with 23 preset formulas meticulously constructed by Dirk. Or save your own edits as formulas and never lose a custom edit you love.
With its revolutionary design, easy to navigate interface, and streamlined workflow, Stackables is perfect for any skill level. Whether you’re an avid photographer or an aspiring enthusiast, Stackables provides you with the tools you need to elevate your mobile artistry.
Note: Screenshot images are processed entirely with Stackables' preset formulas, namely Berries, Dreamscape, Modern Quilt, Warm Glow, and Orange Day. Screenshot images are in square format for illustration purposes only; Stackables supports all image aspect ratios.
MAIN FEATURES:
◉ 150+ unique effects (many with multiple variations)
◉ 20+ professional adjustment tools
◉ Unlimited layers. Modify, rotate, rearrange, hide, and delete layers.
◉ 18 blend modes with live preview
◉ 23 preset formulas and the ability to save your own edits as formulas
◉ Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and email sharing options. Also supports iOS’s “Open in Other Apps” protocol.
◉ URL Scheme "stackables://"
DESIGN:
◉ Minimalist iOS 7 design that redefines simplicity and emphasizes functionality
◉ Innovative expandable panels design gives you access to effects, blend modes, and layers all from the same screen. You no longer have to wonder what layer you're working on or what blend mode you have chosen and navigate multiple windows just to find out. Everything is right there in front of you, updated in real time.
◉ Space-saving retractable panel design allows you to take full advantage of your beautiful retina screen. All the tools at your fingertips when you need them and out of your way when you don't.
SUPPORTED RESOLUTIONS:
◉ 16MP (4000 x 4000) on iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPad mini Retina, iPad 3G, iPad 4G, iPad Air
◉ 8MP (2828 x 2828) on iPod Touch 5G, iPhone 4s, iPad mini, iPad 2
◉ 4MP (2000 x 2000) on iPhone 4
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Photo App Friday Giveaway - Stackables for iPad is Here!
Attention all iPad users - here's your chance to win one of five promo codes for a FREE copy of Stackables for iPad. This version, just released on The App Store was built from the ground up for users of the larger screen and fully optimized for iPad. To celebrate the launch Stackables is currently on sale for 50% off for a limited time - just $0.99 on The App Store. My readers have a chance to win a free copy - keep reading to find out how to enter!
For those of you who like to layer your images with lush textures, light leaks, bokeh effects, grit, grain and more, you'll love Stackables for iPad. You can also save your custom formulas, share them and even submit them to the developer for possible inclusion in a future update!
Selecting several of the in-app formulas here are nine different versions of my image.
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| Stackables Edits |
More information from the iTunes Store
MAIN FEATURES:
- 150+ unique effects (many with multiple variations)
- 20+ professional adjustment tools
- Unlimited layers. Modify, rotate, rearrange, hide and delete layers.
- 18 blend modes with live preview
- 29 preset formulas, dozens of user-created formulas and the ability to save your own edits as formulas and share them via email
OTHER:
- Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and email sharing options. Also supports iOS’s “Open in Other Apps” protocol.
- Supports PNG format
- Supports all image aspect ratios
- URL Scheme "stackables-ipad://"
SUPPORTED RESOLUTIONS:
- 16MP (4000 x 4000) on iPad mini Retina, iPad 3G, iPad 4G, iPad Air
- 9MP (3000 x 3000) on iPad mini, iPad 2
To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment below. Five winners will be randomly selected on Saturday, April 12th at 9 am PDT. Good Luck!
UPDATE: Congrats to the winners
woolane
Mike Cooney
Sue
lalaithbru
Jana Crowell Malachowski
UPDATE: Congrats to the winners
woolane
Mike Cooney
Sue
lalaithbru
Jana Crowell Malachowski
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