Awesome tutorial, thank you so much =D 1:00 > (select the character: top bar: hit "select subject", fill in black) 2:51 > (select the 2nd focus/close area without the character, soften/accurate edges with select&mask, fill with gray: B=40% + soft rounded brush) 5:30 > (merge visible into a new layer) 5:55 > (copy and paste to a new channel layer, rename="alpha1": "shift+ctrl+V") 8:11 > (lens blur: depth map="alpha1")
Great tutorial. Rather than all the background being blur, commonly seen in photos, your explaining Depth Map and Alpha channels percentages of black (no blur) and Gray (percentages determines level of blur) gives me a sense of control in getting those layers exactly where it needs to be. Also gives it a 3D effect..Thanks!!
Very interesting tutorial - thank you! I can think of ways that this would be useful to me. The idea of shading the fill to control the amount of an effect is what struck me the most, and although you barely touched on it, I have a much better idea of how channels can be used.
Hey Colin, I did see this video a few weeks ago and have been using this technique since. I have also been using it with the brush at max feather and a large size brush, set the flow at 10 to 15%, leave the opacity at 100% build up the faded effect with each brush stroke. I also reduce the image on the screen to see the edges. On a new layer paint in black just like you do for each area shown in your Video when I need a fade-Away blur effect which looks very realistic doing it this way. What I love about this technique it’s by far the quickest and most realistic lens blur I have ever used. And I thought I had a pretty good depth of field ACTION which had so many steps, at the time it was a good solution until your tutorial came along. Thanks again.
Extremely helpful. Thank you so much. To answer your camera question, I've been a pro Pentax shooter since the 1980s, and am fully bought into that great system.
Nikon D7100 with Nikkor 18-105mm lens and Nikon D7000 with Sigma 10-20mm lens. Shoot mostly landscapes and automotive - American muscle cars, hot rods, classic cars...love your channel...
This is really interesting effect. I have taken a Digital Imaging 1 & 2 class, both using Photoshop, and this hasn't been covered. Thank you for doing this tutorial. I have been using an LG Phone with a camera, but last week, I got a new I-Phone, so I am learning my way around with it. Just loving it.
This tutorial is great. I'm actually using your tutorials for doing composition of images in which the key elements are primarily generated with 3D graphics software. When I do use photography, I use a Canon EOS Rebel T2i, which I've had for a long time. In addition to the lens that came with it, I have a couple of lenses I bought in the late 1980s to use with a Canon 35mm camera that died long ago. I continue to be amazed that those old lenses continue to work so well.
Canon 5D Mk2. Still great, still working perfectly and even better with vintage lenses ;). And thanks for the tutorial, but I found that a similar thing, just by applying gradients and improving it then works way better in my opinion.
Gradient is great tool when you have seamless (kind off) background. Since the immediate background (green foliage) has somewhat hard edge and seems like overhanding the great vista in my humble opinion this method works better.
Absolutely love this. I am furloughed so looking at upping my game and your videos are amazing! Thank you. I have subscribed and am going to be trying out your tutorials from now on ... I now have a more interesting depth Vegas sign image. Thank you :)
I really like your way of explaining, if you have some experience in taking a picture with camera can you make a video showing how do you setup your camera either indoor or outdoor & during the day & at night, Thank you
Nice tutorial! I was only wondering. Wouldn't it be non-destructive to make the copy a smart object then apply lens blur as a smart filter on the whole layer and then apply the depth mask as a layer mask over the smart filter lens blur? Correct me if i'm wrong!
When using studio strobes or speed lights Nikon D7100 and when using continues lights or natural light Sony a6000 with adapter for my Nikkor and Sigma lenses. Great tutorial...
Nice, but you shud try Smart Filter, so you always can go in and change you effect again and again and again. whit out make a copy of the background layers
I seem to have a glitch, can't see preview when I go into lens blur. I have no image unless I shut preview off. What do I do to fix this? Am using Photoshop 2020 on a windows system.
My friend this resource already exists a long time ago, since PS CS3. I do not know how people who do not know this very old tool still make as much success on youtube as master in photoshop. I have been using and teaching this tool since Photoshop CS3. I am ADOBE photoshop ACE in photoshop. Cheers.
I have also been teaching it for years, I don't think I ever said this was new? Some of the old tools are the best and a lot of newer users don't know them because most youtubers just focus on the new features, I have been writing Photoshop books since since Photoshop 6, not CS6.
You're welcome. I am curious though, if you don't use Photoshop, why do you watch Photoshop tutorials? Not a criticism, I'm happy you watch my tuts, just curious.
Mainly to find out if Affinity Photo can do the same which it seems it can. For example, It dosent have a Divide Blend mode, but I suspect once I work out what divide does then I will find the équivalant in AF...
I would watch more of these tutorials from Photoshop Cafe if - and only if - Colin stopped waving his arms around in such an aggressive and threatening manner. There is absolutely no need for it; he’s got the necessary vocabulary; he should use it.
@@photoshopcafe The pace & tone are spot-on. You can't please everyone and for some the pace will be too slow. You're clear and precise, with good explanations as to what you're doing and crucially, why.
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Awesome tutorial, thank you so much =D
1:00 > (select the character: top bar: hit "select subject", fill in black)
2:51 > (select the 2nd focus/close area without the character, soften/accurate edges with select&mask, fill with gray: B=40% + soft rounded brush)
5:30 > (merge visible into a new layer)
5:55 > (copy and paste to a new channel layer, rename="alpha1": "shift+ctrl+V")
8:11 > (lens blur: depth map="alpha1")
Great tutorial. Rather than all the background being blur, commonly seen in photos, your explaining Depth Map and Alpha channels percentages of black (no blur) and Gray (percentages determines level of blur) gives me a sense of control in getting those layers exactly where it needs to be. Also gives it a 3D effect..Thanks!!
Very interesting tutorial - thank you! I can think of ways that this would be useful to me. The idea of shading the fill to control the amount of an effect is what struck me the most, and although you barely touched on it, I have a much better idea of how channels can be used.
Hey Colin, I did see this video a few weeks ago and have been using this technique since. I have also been using it with the brush at max feather and a large size brush, set the flow at 10 to 15%, leave the opacity at 100% build up the faded effect with each brush stroke. I also reduce the image on the screen to see the edges. On a new layer paint in black just like you do for each area shown in your Video when I need a fade-Away blur effect which looks very realistic doing it this way. What I love about this technique it’s by far the quickest and most realistic lens blur I have ever used. And I thought I had a pretty good depth of field ACTION which had so many steps, at the time it was a good solution until your tutorial came along. Thanks again.
Extremely helpful. Thank you so much. To answer your camera question, I've been a pro Pentax shooter since the 1980s, and am fully bought into that great system.
You're the only one treating those "depth of field" methods so far (as far as the many videos I've watched). Good to know! Thanks
Nikon D7100 with Nikkor 18-105mm lens and Nikon D7000 with Sigma 10-20mm lens. Shoot mostly landscapes and automotive - American muscle cars, hot rods, classic cars...love your channel...
Nikon D800. Excellent tutorial. Very lucidly explained.
This is really interesting effect. I have taken a Digital Imaging 1 & 2 class, both using Photoshop, and this hasn't been covered. Thank you for doing this tutorial. I have been using an LG Phone with a camera, but last week, I got a new I-Phone, so I am learning my way around with it. Just loving it.
This tutorial is great. I'm actually using your tutorials for doing composition of images in which the key elements are primarily generated with 3D graphics software. When I do use photography, I use a Canon EOS Rebel T2i, which I've had for a long time. In addition to the lens that came with it, I have a couple of lenses I bought in the late 1980s to use with a Canon 35mm camera that died long ago. I continue to be amazed that those old lenses continue to work so well.
I am sooooo using this - what a great technique! My primary camera is my Canon EOS 6D. I love this camera!
Olympus E-M1.2 Great tutorial on depth masking.
Canon 5D Mk2. Still great, still working perfectly and even better with vintage lenses ;). And thanks for the tutorial, but I found that a similar thing, just by applying gradients and improving it then works way better in my opinion.
Gradient is great tool when you have seamless (kind off) background. Since the immediate background (green foliage) has somewhat hard edge and seems like overhanding the great vista in my humble opinion this method works better.
Canon 60D. I have never seen this method before. Thank you.
Really useful video! Nikon D610 for photos and Lumix GH7 for video.
I have learnt a lot fom this video. My camer of choice is Olympus em5 Mk2 or Canon 7D
Absolutely love this. I am furloughed so looking at upping my game and your videos are amazing! Thank you. I have subscribed and am going to be trying out your tutorials from now on ... I now have a more interesting depth Vegas sign image. Thank you :)
Canon EOS 5D IV. I love your videos, please keep making them.
Love it and will use. Cameras are Nikon D5200 and Nikon P1000
I really like your way of explaining, if you have some experience in taking a picture with camera can you make a video showing how do you setup your camera either indoor or outdoor & during the day & at night, Thank you
Interesting video. I simply use the old blur/sharpen brush tool in Elements. My camera is An Olympus Em1 Mk2.
Nikon D500. Amazing what you and PS are capable of!
Hi Colin, always good te revive the knowledge with you! BTW, I use Nikon Z7 and Nikon D850 camera's
Very cool technique, Thanks
Sony A7iii. Great video.
Nice tutorial! I was only wondering. Wouldn't it be non-destructive to make the copy a smart object then apply lens blur as a smart filter on the whole layer and then apply the depth mask as a layer mask over the smart filter lens blur? Correct me if i'm wrong!
Canon 77D. Great tutorial, AWESOME AXE!
EOS 7D Mark II... great video btw... as usual... :-) Keep up with your excellent work... :-)
EOS M50. Thank you for an excellent video.
Briljant video like always. I use my trusty Nikon D4 when i making my photos.
Great tutorial! Nikon D850 and Z6
Fujifilm X-H1. Good tutorial; thank you.
Forgot to say thanks Colin for another great tutorial...
Good background music in the beginning, you should have it on all your videos
Nikon D7200. Great tutorial.
Canon EOS 5D IV. Great video!
Hi, as usual a great tutorial very interesting. Using a Pentax KP
Nikon D810 & D800E are my main bodies. I also have an Olympus O-MD EM-5 for street photography.
Great video - Panasonic G9 and Pentax KP are my cameras of choice.
Mark 4 5d.also live all you videos never miss one and I always learn something new. Thanks for all your wonderful help, always on point
Thanks for watching :)
Canon RP / Tamron SP70-200G2. Nice video tutorial when I cant use lens blur because my laptop is underpowered. Thank you.
Great Video again. I use a D810, and D7100.
Canon 77D Excellent videos
Canon 5D MK3. Awesome tutorial thank you.
Very useful video! Thank you. My primary camera is a Sony A6500.
Canon 5D IV thanks great video
When using studio strobes or speed lights Nikon D7100 and when using continues lights or natural light Sony a6000 with adapter for my Nikkor and Sigma lenses. Great tutorial...
I use a Canon 5D Mark IV. I'm wondering if a gradient can be applied to the layers instead of a solid colour? So that the blurring is gradual.
Yes it can, I often combine a gradient with solid tones
Good tutorial as always-thank you. My main camera is a Nikon D750 with a Nikon D7100 as backup.
Nikon D500. Thanks for the tutorials.
Thank you for the excellent tutoriaal - I'm really glad I found your site. I use Nikon cameras, mainly my D300 and my rusty trusty D70s.
Thanks for a very neat video. I use a Canon 5d Mark IV.
Nikon 500 and Nikon 300s, thank for the video.
Great info Colin 👍🏽
Canon 5Dsr and love it
Thanks , great tut. Camers - Nikon D5500 and sometimes my old Nikon D7000
Canon EOS 7D and still happy with it
Great tutorial! I've been looking for something like this for a while now - so cool!!
great information, canon 5d mark III
Very cool.
Really got a lot of out that. Thanks a lot.
Wow! I had no idea you could do this! Cameras both Canon 5DMKiii and MKiv
I use canon 600d for my photos , I also have a canon 200d that I use when I go to photo trips
Thank you!
very good
I'm working with a smart object, what should I use instead of lens blur?
Use blur gallery
Nice, but you shud try Smart Filter, so you always can go in and change you effect again and again and again. whit out make a copy of the background layers
Sure that's an option, but clutters the tutorial.
I use a Sony a7lll for landscapes and a Canon 7Dll for birds and wildlife.
Recently got Canon EOS M50 for family vacation photos and videos
I seem to have a glitch, can't see preview when I go into lens blur. I have no image unless I shut preview off. What do I do to fix this? Am using Photoshop 2020 on a windows system.
Cool technique. Cameras Sony a77, Samsung NX Mini, Moto X4 [cell phone camera]
Canon 70d
Canon 6D Mark II for everyday and landscapes, 7D Mark II for birds and wildlife.
Sony A7r I’ve, Nikon D850
Nikon D5200
Canon 80D :)
Sony a7iii
Nykon D90 and Sony 6500
Leica V Lux-4 point and shoot and a Sony A77II
Canon 5D3
My friend this resource already exists a long time ago, since PS CS3.
I do not know how people who do not know this very old tool still make as much success on youtube as master in photoshop.
I have been using and teaching this tool since Photoshop CS3. I am ADOBE photoshop ACE in photoshop. Cheers.
I have also been teaching it for years, I don't think I ever said this was new? Some of the old tools are the best and a lot of newer users don't know them because most youtubers just focus on the new features, I have been writing Photoshop books since since Photoshop 6, not CS6.
I use a Canon 1D Mark IV, a Canon 7D and for macro a Canon 60D
I use a Canon 5DM4
Sony A7R4
Sony a900, live in France and don't use Photoshop! Affinity photo to manipulate and PhotoLab to develop. Thanks for the tips...
You're welcome. I am curious though, if you don't use Photoshop, why do you watch Photoshop tutorials? Not a criticism, I'm happy you watch my tuts, just curious.
Mainly to find out if Affinity Photo can do the same which it seems it can. For example, It dosent have a Divide Blend mode, but I suspect once I work out what divide does then I will find the équivalant in AF...
canon mark4
Try to make a gradiant from 70% to 30% for mid., more realistic.
Thanks for the suggestion
Panasonic G85
Nikon D750
Nikon D7100 and D850
Nikon D810 with a D800 backup.
Nikon D750 and trying to learn the Fuji X-T3
Sony A6000
EOS 1Dx
Gee wiz, a typo... I meant Nikon D90 and Sony 6500
XT3
.... or you could have taken the pic with a bigger aperture with the correct d.o.f. in the 1st place?
Well, just in case you didn't or it didn't work out to enough of a background blur, this is a great way to rescue an image.
that was mentioned in the first minute of the video and I rattled off at least 1/2 dozen reasons ;)
I would watch more of these tutorials from Photoshop Cafe if - and only if - Colin stopped waving his arms around in such an aggressive and threatening manner. There is absolutely no need for it; he’s got the necessary vocabulary; he should use it.
Threatening? LOL, I've never been called that before. Maybe you shouldn't wear VR goggles while watching j/k :)
Wish you’d go a little bit slower...
I will try
@@photoshopcafe The pace & tone are spot-on. You can't please everyone and for some the pace will be too slow. You're clear and precise, with good explanations as to what you're doing and crucially, why.