Creative iPhone Editing

Creative iPhone EditingMichael Clawson,

Chief Fish, Big Fish Creations

Monday, January 28, 13

Challenge yourself to see the world differently every day . . .


Take time to observe. Find something that opens you up

to new ideas.


Creating beautiful, artistic edits with your iPhone is something anyone can do

with just a few easy to follow methods.


Start with a ‘Master Shot’


What is a Master shot?

✓A master shot is the photo you take

that will be cropped, enhanced, or

manipulated at a later time

✓ Editing (post-processing) a ‘Master Shot’

allows you to try different creative ideas

without replacing the original

✓ Your iPhone is a portable computer that

can be filled with numerous creative

photo apps giving you unlimited creative

freedom. Hint: explore the App Store!


Master Shot Post-Processed Shot


Great Master Shot AppApple’s Built-in Camera App

✓ Fast

✓Consistent

✓Grid Option

✓HDR Option

✓ Panorama Option

✓High Resolution Capturing

✓ Supports multi-touch gestures


HDR Apps for Master Shot(High Dynamic Range)

✓ Takes 2 photos, one dark, one light,

then merges them together for a higher

definition photograph.

✓Hold your camera very still during shot.

✓ Set timer, place camera on a surface, etc.

✓Use iPhone tripod adapter and tripod.

✓ Further image adjustments are in the app.

✓ ProHDR

✓ iCameraHDR


Slow Shutter Apps for ‘Master Shot’

✓Can delay the shutter (hold it open)

for longer than the factory setting.

✓Great for very low light conditions

like night shooting, or special effects.

✓ Slow Shutter App

✓Night Modes App


Additional Apps to capture your ‘Master Shot’

✓ Enhanced camera apps beyond standard

camera app.

✓Additional features: burst mode, HDR,

image stabilizer, timer, night mode (slow

shutter), etc.

✓Camera+

✓ Top Camera

✓ PureShot


Once you have captured your Master Shot,Decide how you want to edit or enhance it.


Technical things to consider when editing or enhancing your Master Shot.

✓ Is there a color problem or issue?

✓ Is there something that needs to

be emphasized or minimized?

✓Do you need to fix digital noise?


Fixing Color Problems and/or ‘popping’ your Master Shot

✓ Start with color correction.

✓ Snapseed is a powerful, easy to use

application. And, it’s FREE!

✓My go-to app for enhancement,

correction and some cool effects.

✓ Let’s see an example.


Open Your Shot in Snapseed and choose Tune Image.


Tap on the image to bring up options.


Adjust the brightness by swiping your finger left to -18


Tap the screen and switch to ambiance. Swipe your finger to the right to about +60


Tap the screen and switch to contrast. Swipe your finger to the left to about -12


Tap the screen and switch to saturation. Swipe your finger to the right to about +10


Tap the screen and switch to white balance. Swipe your finger to the left to about -30.Hit the right arrow to process your edits.


Before


After


Minimizing and Emphasizing. Dodging, Burning, Center Focus, Vignette.

✓Dodging decreases exposure, lightening the

photo where applied.

✓ Burning increases exposure, darkening the

photo where applied.

✓Contrast can be corrected in specific areas of

the image rather than the overall photo.

✓Center focus and/or vignetting increases focus

to the center of the image by decreasing focus

along the edges or corners of photo.

✓ Let’s see an example.


Open Your Shot in Snapseed and choose Selective Adjust.


Click the ‘t’ icon and tap on the subjects face. You can adjust brightness, contrast and saturation of the area you select.


Adjust the brightness by swiping your finger right to +60.


Tap the screen and switch to contrast. Adjust the contrast by swiping your finger right to +10.


You can change the size of the selective adjust mask by pinching (in/out) your fingers over selection.


Click the ‘t’ button to add a second selective adjust mask on the girl’s sweater.


Change the size of the selective adjust mask by pinching your fingers (in/out) over selection.


Adjust the brightness by swiping your finger right to +40.


Adjust the contrast by swiping your finger right to +20. Click the right arrow to process your edits.


Scroll through the adjustment settings until you find center focus. Tap it for settings.


There are several presets for center focus. Select Portrait 2.


Adjust the blur by swiping your finger right to +50.


Adjust inner brightness by swiping your finger right to +20. Click the right arrow to process edits.


Before


After


Reducing Noise in your Master Shot.

✓When taking photos in areas with reduced

lighting, and/or at night, a high ISO speed is

typically required for greater light detail.

✓At a higher ISO speed, the iPhone is more

sensitive to light, and as a result noise too.

✓ Sometimes, noise can add to a photo, like

analog film grain, giving it an old-fashioned look.

✓ But, noise can also detract from the overall,

professional feel of your photo, so removing it

is often desirable.

✓Adobe PS Express is a FREE app that can

reduce noise very effectively.


Open Your Shot in PS Express and click the pencil icon.


Click the filter menu and select Reduce Noise.


Reduce the overall noise in the photo by adjusting the slider to 40%. Note that too much adjustment can reduce sharpness.


To accept the changes, click the ‘✓’ icon.Click it again to save photo.


Before


After


Artistic Edits and Special Effects.


The iPhone is a tiny, digital darkroom, all in the palm of your hand. Creativity is limitless.

✓ There are literally thousands of camera and

photo editing apps for the iPhone.

Too many to name here.

✓Many apps include filter presets for easy

creative edits.

✓ Some apps specialize in specific effects like

black and white processing or HDR processing.

✓Many apps include layers & blending modes,

textures, and text and object overlays for

incredible post-processing effects and creativity.


‘App Stacking’A common technique that involves combining edits from multiple apps to create a unique,

artistic expression that is different from the singular output of one specific app.


‘Edit Formula’This is the method or steps taken to achieve a

specific photographic or artistic effect.


Some Common App Edit Formulas I use.

Camera App Snapseed Noir Image Blender


Some Common App Edit Formulas I use.

Camera App Snapseed WowFX Picfx


Demo Time!


Additional Tips

✓ Take ‘tons’ of shots

✓ Look for happy ‘accidents’

✓ Experiment, trial and error.

✓ Study the style of other photographers

✓ Imitation is the best form of flattery

✓ Don’t steal photos!

✓ Share photos on your Social Media

(Instagram, Flickr, Twitter, Facebook, 500px, etc.)

✓Get feedback

✓Don’t take it personal


“Shoot the work you love. Pimp that work. Repeat.”

Chase Jarvis


“The iPhone is the snapshot camera of today.”

Annie Leibovitz


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