Contrasty Rules

[vandecarr]

I am a fan of the movie 300. One of the things I really liked about it was the very contrasty look to the entire film.

Since then, I've noticed a big change in my work, mostly because I have been trying to copy that type of contrast.

Here are a couple examples: "Prepare for glory"

 

[The Phototron]

Oh yeah, they totally look menacing!


...

 

[vandecarr]

I didn't want them to look menacing.

It's the high contrast I was after.

 

[JimmyJaceyMom]

I think high contrast kicks butt too. And the second one looks great but in the first one I think the high contrast has made his eyes and skin on his face look dark, at least on my monitor. That happens to me too but I just use layers to make the face a little brighter so it doesn't get confused with underexposure or lack of fill. Nice job!

 

[vandecarr]

Thanks Kathi for the critique on the boys face color.

Here it is corrected:

 

[JimmyJaceyMom]

No problem! You're helped me with critique many a time!
His eyes are much better seen now. :thumbup: