Adobe Photoshop CC Architectural Post-Production Process | AEG Part 02

Summary

In this tutorial, Sock Studio demonstrates the architectural post-production process using Adobe Photoshop CC 2019. The video covers the enhancement of a Lumion-rendered interior image, starting with adjustments in the Camera Raw filter, including vibrance, clarity, and texture. The tutorial also showcases techniques like Gaussian Blur and High Pass effects to refine the image further. By comparing the original and post-processed images, the video highlights the difference Photoshop can make in elevating rendered images. This process is designed to help users create professional-quality architectural visuals.

Takeaways

• 😀 The tutorial demonstrates architectural post-production using Adobe Photoshop CC 2019.
• 😀 The rendered interior image used in the video is from the AEG part 1, created in Lumion 10.
• 😀 Users are encouraged to visit the Gumroad website to download the Lumion model for free (AE21).
• 😀 The first step in Photoshop is to convert the background layer into Layer 0.
• 😀 The Camera Raw Filter is used to adjust Vibrance, Saturation, Haze, Clarity, and Texture to enhance the image.
• 😀 A Gaussian Blur effect is applied to soften the image, with an opacity adjustment to 38%.
• 😀 The High Pass effect is used to enhance the sharpness and clarity of the image with specific filter settings.
• 😀 After editing, the final rendered image is saved with quality set to 12 and maximum output settings.
• 😀 The same process is repeated for a second rendered image with additional adjustments to Clarity, Texture, Vibrance, and Saturation.
• 😀 The tutorial emphasizes the difference between raw renderings and the enhanced post-production results achieved using Photoshop.
• 😀 The tutorial concludes with a reminder to experiment with the editing techniques learned in the video.

Q & A

What version of Adobe Photoshop is used in the video?

The video uses Adobe Photoshop CC 2019 for architectural post-production.

Why is it important to use the specified version of Adobe Photoshop?

It is important because lower versions might have different settings compared to the latest ones, which can affect the post-production process.

Where can viewers find the Lumion model used in the video?

The Lumion model used in the video can be found on the creator's Gumroad website under the name 'ae21' and can be downloaded for free.

What is the required version of Lumion to open the model used in the video?

The model requires Lumion 10 or higher versions to be opened.

How do you start the post-production process in Adobe Photoshop?

Start by opening the interior rendered image, then convert the background layer to Layer 0 by double-clicking it and pressing OK.

What adjustments are made using the Camera Raw Filter in the video?

The Vibrance and Saturation are set to +3, Haze to +25, Clarity to +50, and Texture to +35.

How is the Gaussian Blur effect applied to the image?

Create a copy of Layer 0, change its blending mode to Soft Light, and set the opacity to 38%. Then apply a Gaussian Blur with a radius of 5 pixels.

What is the purpose of the High Pass effect in the post-production process?

The High Pass effect is used to enhance the image's details. It involves creating a new layer, desaturating it, setting its blending mode to Overlay, and applying a High Pass filter with a radius of 10 pixels.

How do you save the edited image after applying the post-production effects?

Save the image by creating a new folder, naming the image as 'image one', and setting the quality to 12 and maximum.

What final adjustments are made in the Camera Raw Filter during the second part of the process?

The Clarity is set to +76, Texture to -100, Vibrance to +8, and Saturation to +6.