I really enjoy reading a magazine called Wired - the articles provide a well written insight into some of the biggest technology phenomenons. Want to know about the development of the first iPod or how the iPhone sprang into life? these are the guys. They of course provide the regular slew of gadget reviews but one thing caught my eye a few issues and it was a tiny article on Tilt-Shift photography.
Rather than having to invest in the lens technology to create this “miniaturisation” or model effect on photos Wired outlined how it could be done in Photoshop. Sadly the instructions were not quite sufficient for a novice at Photoshop like myself.
Usually for photo editing and cataloguing I use Picasa - it is fast, easy to use and I can quickly get photos on-line. However a quick search on google I found an easy to follow tutorial. A couple of hours to myself, some gentle music in the background and I got stuck in. After some trial and error I found I could get a nice effect with vehicles.
Here is my best result from a photo I originally took nearly 15 months ago on the Hummer HUB trip – you get a better feel for it if you click the photo.
It is amazing the power of Photoshop and I am now inspired after this and reading Dubaibilly’s recent posts I will be investigating PS Hero for some more fun effects to give a new perspective on Dubai life.
Aaron,
I just read your blog. No, I mean I read the whole blog, all of it. Every entry.
I’m talking to some folks in your neck of the woods about a job in Abu Dhabi and I needed to know what I was getting into. Everything else aside, I need a look at what day-to-day life would be like in UAE.
I’m sold. If they offer me the right package I’ll be heading there as soon as I can.
Thanks for writing about the little things; the transitions, the unexpected, the prices.
Its a strange feeling when you make the decision to go.
Maybe I’ll see you around. Keep blogin’; I’ve really enjoyed it,
Will
By: Will on March 25, 2008
at 10:50 pm
Hi Will,
Well thank you for taking the time to read my ramblings!
I really hope things work out for you. I for one enjoying living here once you get into the “system” and things changes continually so I am still to work out some kind of routine but that make for a lot of fun.
I still wake up some mornings and wonder what I am doing in the middle east, but I am sure glad I did.
Best of luck in your new adventure and I have plenty of blogging left in me yet.
Cheers
Aaron
By: Aaron on March 25, 2008
at 11:18 pm