Steve Morris
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Have made a poor attempt at this some time back. I used multiple versions of light rays (or one of the other light ray effects) on the particle layer. It was not exactly what I wanted, but was better than just plain particles.
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Deguerrotypes are old photos on metal.?. Just play with your setting on the 3D layer. Pay particular attention to the “metal” setting. This will change the softness of the specular highlight. I don’t think an old Deguerrotype would have much shine to it. Also add some sepia tone to the color if it is not already present.
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I think the sound is right on. Your voice comes across very clear and distinct. Your sound is as good if not better than any other podcast which I listen to.
The cow at the start may be a little loud. My wife can always hear that in the next room.
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I am not sure about the graphics card. No question about the dual core; definately go with dual core. The amount of ram depends on how much you want to spend. 4gb would be the way to go if you can afford it.
There have been several posts in the last week concerning graphics / video cards.
Adobe has a list of supported cards on their website.
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Sorry, I thought my simple explanation was enough. You have to apply the lens flare to some type of a layer as you did. If you applied it to a black solid, you need to then use something like Knoll unmult, or use a blend mode such as screen to get rid of the black.
I think you can download Knoll unmult for free. Do a search for it. It will magically make the black go away. A blending mode will do similar.
Let me know if you need more details on the star shaped mask which is on another layer (white solid).
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I have created a fairly realistic camera flash by using a lens flare and white solid with an expanding feathered irregular star shaped mask. I used it as a transition, so I had it completely fill screen. I ramped the opacity up very quick, within a couple of frames. I then ramped the opacity back down just a little slower. It “looked” a lot better when I added the shutter noise effect.
I am not an expert. See what others have to say. I am sure there is a better way.
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Good thing I asked. I had always figured if the printing resolution was 200 dpi, then I would make my original at 200 ppi.
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Thanks. I will need to increase the resolution a bit.
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Your hard drive is probably formatted as FAT 32. It needs to be NTSF. FAT 32 only supports 4GB files.
You will need to convert to NTSF. Search the net for the instructions. All of the instructions will warn you of possible data loss. Make sure to back up. I have done this to several drives without any data loss.
Most new computer should come as NTSF. However, my brother just bought a new laptop (top of the line – not sure what brand) it came with FAT 32.