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Q. creating lens flare
Asked by stephanie green (K=307) on 8/20/2008

I see a lot of lens flare being used on tv ads...i honestly think it looks really great if done right. However, CS3's "render lens flare" is pretty bla and doesn't allow for a lot of tweaking. Anyone have any recommendations?
Thanks
Stephanie:)

happy

Jeroen Wenting

(K=25182) - Comment Date 8/20/2008

personally I think it looks stupid. Lensflare is a result of a mistake made by the photographer, I can't imagine why you'd want to ruin a good photograph by making it look like you made a stupid mistake...

stephanie green (K=307) - Comment Date 8/20/2008

that's what separates the artist from the tech hahaha

Jeroen Wenting

(K=25182) - Comment Date 8/20/2008

I'm a happy techy

stephanie green (K=307) - Comment Date 8/20/2008

I just wonder why you chose to give your opinion rather than answer a simple question

Jan Hoffman (K=39467) - Comment Date 8/20/2008

There are free and extra cost plug-ins for CS3 in large supply.
One of many examples: http://flashpanoramas.com/blog/2007/11/17/lens-flare-plugin/
Look for reviews and forums where other Adobe users discuss lens flare plug-ins for a place to start.
--Good luck, Jan

stephanie green (K=307) - Comment Date 8/21/2008

Thanks so much Jan

indra supriadi (K=449) - Comment Date 11/8/2008

i think, sometimes lens flare make photo more "dramatic"....you can see my flare at :
http://indrante.multiply.com/

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