{"id":2208,"date":"2021-02-09T12:00:33","date_gmt":"2021-02-09T03:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silkypix.isl.co.jp\/en\/?post_type=how-to&p=2208"},"modified":"2024-11-11T13:34:32","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T04:34:32","slug":"functions-to-cosplay-photos","status":"publish","type":"how_to","link":"https:\/\/www.silkypix.com\/en\/how-to\/article\/function\/2208\/","title":{"rendered":"The recommend functions to adjust Cosplay photos on SILKYPIX [Part 1]"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Cosplay is dressing up in the costume of a character. You know, Cosplay photos has become more familiar these days. The Cosplay photos are something like one of the portraits, such as pose, clothing, and commitment to quality the skin.<\/p>\n

This time, we will introduce you to SILKYPIX’s recommended functions for Cosplay photos.<\/p>\n

In this [Part 1], we introduce some of the functions recommended such as the “Basic 4 Adjustments” Exposure (Luminance), White balance (Tint), Tone (Contrast), Color (Color reproduction of skin tone).<\/strong><\/p>\n

We think there are many people like shooting in JPEG.\u00a0However, We would like you to experience a “RAW Development” that can be closer to the work that you image.\u00a0For this reason, this time, photos are taken with RAW and adjusted with the Professional edition.<\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t tried SILKYPIX yet, you can use it for free for 30 days! Click here to download.<\/a><\/p>\n

We think it will be a reference for finishing not only for Cosplay but also for general Portraits as well.<\/p>\n

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Four basic adjustments to make skin tone look beautiful<\/span><\/h2>\n

1.\u00a0Basic adjustment is important.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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If you look at the RAW without adjustments, you may find that it is not bright enough or that the skin color looks dull and muddy.\u00a0Before you proceed with the fine-tuning process, first check that the four basic adjustment items for the entire image.<\/p>\n

Four basic adjustments in Cosplay and Portrait photos are: Exposure (Luminance), White balance (Tint), Tone (Contrast), Color (Color reproduction of skin tone).<\/strong><\/p>\n

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These four items can be set on your camera.\u00a0However, it is difficult to set all of these on the scene of the shoot in accordance.\u00a0The tempo of taking photos of people is very important for bringing out good facial expressions, isn’t it?<\/p>\n

For RAW shooting, you can adjust those at RAW Development without image deterioration later on.\u00a0<\/strong>So, You can focus on shooting.\u00a0This allows you to shoot smoothly without having to wait for the model with the camera settings.<\/p>\n

Now let’s take a look at how the image changes just by adjusting the four basic adjustments.<\/p>\n

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After adjustment, cloudy flesh tone skin became bright.\u00a0The colors of Kimono and hair, as well as the green background, have also become vivid.<\/p>\n

I’m curious about how you adjusted it, right?\u00a0This section describes how to adjust the 4 basic adjustments and the points of the adjustment.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0Use the “Skin color tool” (Exposure Bias and White Balance)<\/span><\/h3>\n
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The “Skin color tool” is a function that allows you to adjust Exposure and White Balance automatically to achieve the desired flesh tone by specifying the flesh tone on the preview screen.\u00a0<\/strong>The “Skin color tool” is located on the White Balance tab.<\/p>\n

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  1. Click the icon for White Balance.<\/li>\n
  2. The tabpage in (2) switches to White Balance.<\/li>\n
  3. Clicking the “Skin color tool” icon changes the mouse cursor to a eyedropper.<\/li>\n
  4. When you specify a flesh tone range from the image, Exposure and White Balance settings are automatically set so that the flesh tone looks clean.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    In the case of this image, the green light transmitted by the tree leak date is hitting the face.\u00a0This resulted in a green tint, which caused the color to become cloudy.<\/p>\n

    Skin tone is susceptible to translucent or reflected light, so even if you shoot on the lawn, it will be covered in green in the same way.\u00a0Also, bouncing light with the strobe may be affected by the wall color.\u00a0Even in such cases, you can easily match Exposure and White Balance by using the “Skin color tool.”<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    If you specify the flesh tone around the face in (1), it may be affected by the decorative color such as teaks or foundations, and the desired result may not be obtained (red or green will become strong).\u00a0For this reason, we have designated the area around the neck without makeup (2) this time.<\/p>\n

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    3.\u00a0Tone (Contrast)<\/span><\/h3>\n
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    The Tone, also commonly referred to as Contrast, adjusts the brightness and darkness of an image.<\/p>\n

    The Tone can be adjusted further with the “Contrast” slider in (2) after selecting an item that is similar to your preference from the Tone tastes in (1).<\/p>\n

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