Struggling with new photography software

@JudyEv (325759)
Rockingham, Australia
November 30, 2017 6:59am CST
Vince has been working on a new photo programme which allows you to create a photo which stands out from the page and looks a little like a 3D image. I’ve used an example for this discussion. It has taken him ages to work it out and has involved a certain amount of bad language but it seems he has now got the hang of it although it still needs a bit more refinement. The two riders are husband-and-wife endurance riders and on this day they were on their way to completing an 80-kilometre ride. Do you like the 3D effect?
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@Juliaacv (48420)
• Canada
30 Nov 17
Wow, good job. That must be so interesting to see the original and then the 3D version of it. I love these aspects of technology, and a little cussing won't kill anyone along the way.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Nov 17
He had so much trouble with it but eventually he worked it out. It's quite a nice effect I think.
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@Juliaacv (48420)
• Canada
30 Nov 17
@JudyEv Oh yeah, I do like it. Well worth the effort, compliment him for me on it.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Dec 17
@Juliaacv Thanks I'll do that.
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@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
30 Nov 17
Yes, the 3D effect looks good. I wonder what kind of shoes the horses have got on.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Nov 17
A lot of the endurance riders, including these people, now use pull-on boots rather than having iron shoes nailed onto the hooves.
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@MALUSE (69413)
• Germany
30 Nov 17
@JudyEv Aha. Because it's cheaper, less effort for a smith or better for the horses' hooves?
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Dec 17
@MALUSE All of those I think. The boots are expensive but last a long time whereas a good blacksmith is also expensive and an ongoing expense. Occasionally one of the rubber ones will come off and if you don't notice it missing then you either have to go back for it or buy anothe rat a later date. If you lose one and can't find it it usually puts you out of the ride unless someone can lend you one for the day. Iron shoes sometimes come off on a ride and not too many are able to shoe their own horses so that is another problem.
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
30 Nov 17
Is there no copyright to this photo. You know we cannot post photos created by others Great photo!!
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@allknowing (130066)
• India
1 Dec 17
@JudyEv Going by your various posts your togetherness can be compared to Siamese Twins!!!
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Dec 17
Vince isn't an 'other'. He is my husband and anything that is his, I have first choice over. I'm glad you like it.
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@LadyDuck (458089)
• Switzerland
30 Nov 17
He did a good job, those programmes are not easy to master and it takes a lot of time to have a perfect picture.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Dec 17
Some photos are easier to do than others so he is learning a lot of stuff as he goes along.
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@LadyDuck (458089)
• Switzerland
1 Dec 17
@JudyEv I have very little patience, so when something requires too much time, I usually abandon the project.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Dec 17
@LadyDuck I don't know whether to call Vince determined or stubborn? Which word do you think fits best?
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@DianneN (246752)
• United States
30 Nov 17
I noticed it right away and love it!
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@DianneN (246752)
• United States
1 Dec 17
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Dec 17
It's a nice effect for some photos. It is quite a complex process but each time is a bit quicker with a bit less profanity!
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@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
30 Nov 17
I hope they don't ride off into the dark space!
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Dec 17
I think they've just come from a dark place!
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
30 Nov 17
Yes I love it
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• Germany
30 Nov 17
@JudyEv Yes very much!
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Nov 17
It's quite effective, isn't it?
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@Madshadi (8849)
• Brussels, Belgium
30 Nov 17
I can understand how learning to use a new software can be frustrating. It can take a lot of time before you start making beautiful images like that one.
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@Madshadi (8849)
• Brussels, Belgium
1 Dec 17
@JudyEv I’ve been there. I know how it feels. But in the end it’s fun
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Dec 17
He would get a little way then do something wrong and have to start again. Several times he went off and did something else for a while but then he'd come back and try again.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
4 Dec 17
Yes I do like the effect... he's clever...I can't use those programmes..., i'd be cursing a bit too ... a friend helps me out...
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
4 Dec 17
@JudyEv groan...out loud ...
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Dec 17
@sueznewz2 I can't decide if he is very determined or just stubborn! What do you think?
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Dec 17
Listening to the tutorial (over and over and over ) it did sound very complex. And if you got a step wrong it seemed there was no way out but to go back to the beginning and start again.
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• Eugene, Oregon
3 Dec 17
That is quite an interesting effect. Good shot!
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Dec 17
Thanks. It works with some shots, not so much with others.
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@Ronrybs (17849)
• London, England
3 Dec 17
I have a dodgy eye and can't see any 3D effect at all. I have enough trouble just working with Photoshop elements, so I won't be playing with anything more complicated
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Dec 17
It's really only a little bit 3D but the process has potential.
@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
1 Dec 17
I love 3D. I used to want a 3D printer so I could make 3D things. New software can be tricky. I am glad he got the hang of it.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Dec 17
It took a while but he got there in the end.
@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
3 Dec 17
@JudyEv Judy, I would say that is what matters. I hate if I cannot figure something out.
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• United States
30 Nov 17
It really does pop, and the picture is quite colorful.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Dec 17
It's something a bit different. Obviously it doesn't suit all photos.
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• Derby, England
30 Nov 17
Wow that is impressive. My son works in animation and does 3D work but it is beyond my ability
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Dec 17
I think this would be considered pretty simple 3D stuff although it impresses me.
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@GardenGerty (157551)
• United States
1 Dec 17
That is so awesome. I hope he uses it often enough to refine his skills and retain the knowledge. I usually learn new stuff then fail to use it and have to relearn it.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Dec 17
It is quite involved so it might take a while before he can do it without referring to the tutorial.
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
1 Dec 17
The 3D picture looks fantastic. Hope he will succeed in his mission. All the best to him.
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@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
1 Dec 17
@JudyEv Sounds interesting.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Dec 17
Thank you. He has done a couple more now and they look good.
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• Philippines
30 Nov 17
Wow! Really looks great.
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• Philippines
1 Dec 17
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Nov 17
Thanks. I'm glad you like it.
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@just4him (306137)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
30 Nov 17
I do like it. I think it's great! Working with new software can cause language problems.
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@just4him (306137)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
1 Dec 17
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Dec 17
Haha. Yes, you're right there. Luckily the directions are in Chinese or something too!
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
4 Dec 17
I have to admit that I didn't notice at first. That is really cool!
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Dec 17
I think it has potential. This possibly isn't the best use of it..
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@tzwrites (4835)
• Romania
1 Dec 17
Yes I like the 3D effect. It's definitely something more interesting than the usual.
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@JudyEv (325759)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Dec 17
It really suits some photos.