Luminance Actions and Help from Keith Bauer

Hi gang...I'm reposting this here so that it may help some others. This is referencing my "Mandarin" image posted a couple of days ago. It's unbelievable all I have learned and the help I have received on this site. I did a workshop with Keith last fall, and would highly recommend one with him....it's obvious the instruction I received didn't end when the workshop did. To me, that means a LOT!

I only loaded a large file for this, so I don't know what color space was used for the small version. I am in the process of learning and adding some luminance actions from Tony Kuyper's website, and they can be found here:

http://goodlight.us/specialoffers.html

I am posting this because I'm hoping it will help others not familiar with these actions, too. Keith was kind enough to send me a psd file of what he did to help improve my image, as I was having trouble seeing exactly what he did beyond what was done to the eye. I cannot post the psd here, but anyone who would like to see it is welcome to email me, and I'll forward it to you. It is really eye opening! A huge thanks to Keith for sharing his vast knowledge ...I wish I knew a tenth of what he does regarding post processing and PS/LR. Sharon (You would have to have PS for the image)

Funny, I JUST bought the Complete Package yesterday and am making it mandatory study for the next two weeks. I'm getting tired of computer issues and failed installation packages from major companies, lol. If I spent ¼ of the time devoted to fine art landscape photography as I do weeding out Windows PC issues, I might actually churn out a decent image once a quarter, lol! I'm REALLY looking forward to Sean and Tony's instruction, I have several images taken with multiple exposures that I know can look better than they do. BTW, here's the link you put, just in a clickable fashion in case someone is reading on a tablet (makes navigation easier): http://goodlight.us/specialoffers.html

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for making the link clickable, Paul! Did you have any problems installing? I'm having a heck of a time...I'm using PS CC2014, and I'm not sure I'm able to run it on that. I'm currently searching for an extension manager for 2014.

Sharon: I found this information about Extension Manager for CC 2014:


How do Install Extension Manager 7.2 to support CC 2014 applications?

After Installing Photoshop CC 2014 you will want to also Update the Extension Manager to version 7.2.
To check the version of your Extension Manager, choose About Extension Manager and notice the version number listed
If a version lower than 7.2 is installed, the Extension Manager will not be able to work with CC 2014 applications

If no update beyond 7.1 is available via Creative Cloud Desktop app initially, perform these steps to get the latest version of Extension Manager installed.
Uninstall the Extension Manager using its uninstaller.
Mac: /Applications/Extension Manager CC/Uninstall Adobe Extension Manager CC

Win: Add/Remove Programs

Quit the Creative Cloud Desktop Application

Restart CC Desktop Application

Reinstall Extension Manager

You should now have Extension Manager 7.2 installed.

Sharon, I've only been watching the vids so far, haven't tried installing anything yet.

Keith, I think you just saved us hours of aggravation!

I got this information from Mr. Kuyper and everything went well. He was extremely helpful and even gave me his phone number if I had trouble.

http://goodlight.us/writing/actionspanelv3/Photoshop-CC-new-version-update.html

The key is to make sure you have the LATEST version of the Extension Manager BEFORE you upload the actions. Latest version is 7.2.0.74

Also, when I uninstalled Extension Manager in order to update....I had to have the "preferences" box checked. Hope this helps! Sharon