How to edit a image like this on photoshop! (60's look)

[Clawed]

"You forgot to quote the part of my reply that actually gave her a link to what she was looking for. That's kinda important in context."
Why is this important? it has nothing to do with the point I was making. You were disrespectful, plain and simple.

"I give respect to people who deserve respect. In my eyes, it's disrespectful to utilize the forums as a personal google without even attempting to find the answer to your question first."
How is utilizing the forums to find an answer disrespectful? There are so many members here with a wealth of knowledge. In fact, that is why many people come here. You are honestly saying that someone should Google it first before coming here? They have to use YOUR method of finding an answer, when coming here is a perfectly legitimate way to ask a perfectly legitimate question?

Anyway, you are entitled to your opinion, so I will put it to rest. I am extremely happy that there were a couple more very good responses to the OP (even this long after the post, wonder if they will even ever see all of this nonsense). Personally, I would use Topaz Adjust or Magic Bullet Photolooks. In fact, it's 100% worth your time to download the Topaz 30 day trial, you can actually download ALL of their software during the trial period, and it's really good stuff.

 

[Vtec44]

Ahh, you forgot the important descriptor. They are discussion forums. Things that are easily answered with a single post can't really be discussed, eh?

I see. Good thing is that people actually post some information to discuss because 99% of the threads in this forum could have been Googled easily. That would make one dead forum. lol

 

[o hey tyler]

"I give respect to people who deserve respect. In my eyes, it's disrespectful to utilize the forums as a personal google without even attempting to find the answer to your question first."
How is utilizing the forums to find an answer disrespectful? There are so many members here with a wealth of knowledge. In fact, that is why many people come here. You are honestly saying that someone should Google it first before coming here? They have to use YOUR method of finding an answer, when coming here is a perfectly legitimate way to ask a perfectly legitimate question?

I directed someone to Google in a thread where they were asking which camera stores were in Florida. Not only was no one able to give he/she a proper answer over the course of the duration of the thread... They could have Googled "Camera shops in Southern Florida" and hit "I'm feeling lucky" and got the answer in <10 seconds.

If she were asking "I've narrowed down my search for camera stores to place A and place B, does anyone have experience with either of those?" That would be a bit more appropriate, because you're asking for personal experiences. Rather than asking someone to do the legwork of finding the stores for them.

Same goes for the question in this thread. The OP wanted to know how process photos to look vintage. If they had done SOME research prior to asking, they'd be able to contribute to the discussion as well... Instead, they posted "how do you do this?"

Forums are a place for thoughts, ideas, and discussions. Not a place to get someone to google your query when you could easily do it yourself.

 

[Clawed]

"I give respect to people who deserve respect. In my eyes, it's disrespectful to utilize the forums as a personal google without even attempting to find the answer to your question first."
How is utilizing the forums to find an answer disrespectful? There are so many members here with a wealth of knowledge. In fact, that is why many people come here. You are honestly saying that someone should Google it first before coming here? They have to use YOUR method of finding an answer, when coming here is a perfectly legitimate way to ask a perfectly legitimate question?

I directed someone to Google in a thread where they were asking which camera stores were in Florida. Not only was no one able to give he/she a proper answer over the course of the duration of the thread... They could have Googled "Camera shops in Southern Florida" and hit "I'm feeling lucky" and got the answer in <10 seconds.

If she were asking "I've narrowed down my search for camera stores to place A and place B, does anyone have experience with either of those?" That would be a bit more appropriate, because you're asking for personal experiences. Rather than asking someone to do the legwork of finding the stores for them.

Same goes for the question in this thread. The OP wanted to know how process photos to look vintage. If they had done SOME research prior to asking, they'd be able to contribute to the discussion as well... Instead, they posted "how do you do this?"

Forums are a place for thoughts, ideas, and discussions. Not a place to get someone to google your query when you could easily do it yourself.

I mostly agree with the point you are making here. There are some questions (such as the one about finding a camera store) that should definitely be Googled. The question posted by the OP here is quite a different story. There are many members here who have knowledge about the topic at hand, and would not mind sharing their way of doing things, experience, etc, and giving them that advice directly. It also opens a dialogue which is something that a Google search does not immediately facilitate. I'm not saying that asking a question here is always the very best choice of options, but it seems harsh to criticize a member for wanting to specifically ask a group of photographers a photography related question.

 

[jowensphoto]

Google: find answers to objective questions.
Forum: connect with other people, share experiences. Ask questions that you were unable to answer using google, library, camera manual.


I don't see why the concept of choosing the appropriate resource is so hard to understand.

 

[vtf]

This would all make sense if the actual OP was recent, but it isn't. The OP hasn't been on here since last August so get over it. It obviously didn't concern anyone 7 months ago and shouldn't today except for the troll brought it back up.

 

[Gaerek]

"You forgot to quote the part of my reply that actually gave her a link to what she was looking for. That's kinda important in context."
Why is this important? it has nothing to do with the point I was making. You were disrespectful, plain and simple.

It actually has everything to do with it. But it's ok, since you must be right, I'll concede. You're right!

Let's just forget about the part where the OP obviously didn't care about my sarcasm and actually thanked me for the help I did give. I suppose that has nothing to do with your point either?

How is utilizing the forums to find an answer disrespectful? There are so many members here with a wealth of knowledge. In fact, that is why many people come here. You are honestly saying that someone should Google it first before coming here? They have to use YOUR method of finding an answer, when coming here is a perfectly legitimate way to ask a perfectly legitimate question?

Because, it's the same thing as saying:

"I'm too lazy to look this up myself, even though it would be super easy. I know, I'll ask the people on the forums to do my research for me!"

That is the epitome of disrespect. Would your co-workers appreciate you asking them to help you with every little detail of your job? Would your spouse/parent/whatever appreciate you always asking them to do the housework, while you sat around and watched them do it? No, it would be disrespectful. Expecting people to do your research for them is the exact same thing, and is incredibly disrespectful.

Let's imagine she said something like this instead of asking someone to do her work for her:

"I've been looking at tutorials to figure out how to do this particular effect, but I can't seem to get it right. Here are some examples of what I've been able to do. I wish that they had more of <insert whatever the person wants done to the photos>. Can anyone help me here?"

This shows initiative. It shows that she actually cares about not only her own work, but she values other people's time and help. There is a night and day difference, and my example here is exactly why we have discussion forums. Forums are not another level of abstraction for a Google search.

Anyway, you are entitled to your opinion, so I will put it to rest. I am extremely happy that there were a couple more very good responses to the OP (even this long after the post, wonder if they will even ever see all of this nonsense).

You mean, like the help I gave? Oh right, it's irrelavent because I used a little sarcasm. I forgot.

 

[LightSpeed]

"You forgot to quote the part of my reply that actually gave her a link to what she was looking for. That's kinda important in context."
Why is this important? it has nothing to do with the point I was making. You were disrespectful, plain and simple.

It actually has everything to do with it. But it's ok, since you must be right, I'll concede. You're right!

Let's just forget about the part where the OP obviously didn't care about my sarcasm and actually thanked me for the help I did give. I suppose that has nothing to do with your point either?

How is utilizing the forums to find an answer disrespectful? There are so many members here with a wealth of knowledge. In fact, that is why many people come here. You are honestly saying that someone should Google it first before coming here? They have to use YOUR method of finding an answer, when coming here is a perfectly legitimate way to ask a perfectly legitimate question?

Because, it's the same thing as saying:

"I'm too lazy to look this up myself, even though it would be super easy. I know, I'll ask the people on the forums to do my research for me!"

That is the epitome of disrespect. Would your co-workers appreciate you asking them to help you with every little detail of your job? Would your spouse/parent/whatever appreciate you always asking them to do the housework, while you sat around and watched them do it? No, it would be disrespectful. Expecting people to do your research for them is the exact same thing, and is incredibly disrespectful.

Let's imagine she said something like this instead of asking someone to do her work for her:

"I've been looking at tutorials to figure out how to do this particular effect, but I can't seem to get it right. Here are some examples of what I've been able to do. I wish that they had more of <insert whatever the person wants done to the photos>. Can anyone help me here?"

This shows initiative. It shows that she actually cares about not only her own work, but she values other people's time and help. There is a night and day difference, and my example here is exactly why we have discussion forums. Forums are not another level of abstraction for a Google search.

Anyway, you are entitled to your opinion, so I will put it to rest. I am extremely happy that there were a couple more very good responses to the OP (even this long after the post, wonder if they will even ever see all of this nonsense).

You mean, like the help I gave? Oh right, it's irrelavent because I used a little sarcasm. I forgot.

It's been over with.
Fine you have the last word. You're always right. It's too hard to answer a simple question, but rather, instead, write 3 posts correcting everyone who doesn't agree with you, while using up that valued time you mention.

Fine you win. Everyone stands corrected. Thanks.

I'll even give you a like.

 

[Gaerek]

It's been over with.
Fine you have the last word. You're always right. It's too hard to answer a simple question, but rather, instead, write 3 posts correcting everyone who doesn't agree with you, while using up that valued time you mention.

Fine you win. Everyone stands corrected. Thanks.

I'll even give you a like.

And you called me disrespectful? I suppose you could have just followed your own advice, and not said anything if you didn't like what was being said. No, it's much easier being a hypocrite. It seems it's really you who must be right, or you wouldn't have come back with the sarcastic, condescending post. But thanks for playing.

 

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Since we don't condone attacks on other members, and since FrankOTheMountain joined with only that aim he is now in exile from the site.


Guys drop the silly bickering about googling for things. The forums are here for a wide variety of photographers and replies to threads are totally voluntary. If you see someone asking something that you don't want to answer, you just close the tab and move on. There is no need to start fighting and trying to force people off the site.

For what its worth considering that most get her via google I assume most have already used the tool to some extent - and its led them here. Furthermore google only lists answers in accordance with popularity and web-page optimisation (eg key words) it passes no judgement nor sorting on those replies. It's very easy (esp when new to something) to get a massive number of replies and be lost within those replies as to which are reliable and which are not. Case in point Ken Rockwell appears high up in the google lists for many questions and yet many of his articles are not the most reliable for new photographers.