Post by Brady on May 23, 2013 21:05:12 GMT -6
Do not discount a stock photo because of the following problems:
Pay attention to the following factors, as they cannot be modified:
Suggestions, though not requirements, about choosing stock:
- An unappealing face. I can easily fix problematic or otherwise misshapen:Completely ignore the following elements, as I paint over them entirely:- Nose- An unappealing body. I can moderately fix problematic or otherwise undesirable:
- Eyes
- Eyebrows
- Lips
- Bone Structure (cheekbones, chin, forehead, the overall shape)
- Blemishes (moles, acne, discoloration, scars, hair)- Musculature (enhance or create)
- Fat Rolls (this excludes obesity)
- Breast Enhancement
- Hair Removal
- Hair
- Eyelashes
- Makeup
- Skin Tone
- Eye Color
- Lip Hue
- Clothing Dye
Pay attention to the following factors, as they cannot be modified:
- Pose
- Overall Build (i.e. someone particularly skinny cannot be made particularly thick)
- Clothing Style (while color can be changed, holes can be made, things can be added, the actual clothing cannot be highly edited)
Suggestions, though not requirements, about choosing stock:
- If there is hair all over the model's body, it will severely limit the style of hair I paint, as I must ensure all of the model's hair is covered by the hair I paint. Therefore, the less hair on the model's face and body, the better.
- The purpose of most Photomanipulation Commissions is to show off the character's appearance; therefore, if only half the face is showing, it cannot portray the character fully.
- Make sure the pose, expression, and feel of the model fits the aura and personality of your character. A particularly hostile fighting stance would not accurately depict an innocent, peaceful disposition.
- Remember the model stock photo is only the base. Additions are always possible; so if it's lacking a weapon, piece of jewelry, scar, birthmark, etc., that can be created later and should not be a reason to disqualify the stock from consideration.
- Lastly, keep in mind that you are finding stock suggestions. You can give me one or several but, either way, I may be unable to use the stock you choose based on perspective, noise, image size, stock provider rules, previous usage, and other factors.
