Today I will show how to achieve the now fashionable lomo effect in various glossy magazines. This effect is characterized by a greater saturation of blue, as well as "scorched areas". The lesson is not difficult and will be available even for beginners.
1) First, let's call the Levels menu. Image > Adjustments > Levels (Ctrl + L), set the following parameters
2) Now in the Layers panel, click on the Adjustment Layer icon and select Curves. We set the following values:
3) Go to Edit > Select All, then Edit > Copy Merged. Place this layer on top of the stack and go to image > Adjustments > Black and White.
Change the Blend Mode of this layer to Darken, Opacity 70%.
4) Another duplicate of our image, go to Image > Adjustments > Gradient Map. Let's set the gradient like this:
Set the overlay properties to Hard Light and 50%
5) Create a new layer. Fill with black, blend mode - Overlay. Then we will create a mask for it, and highlight the right places.
6) Create another layer, fill it with black, blend mode - Overlay. Then we will create a mask for it, and make the clouds become sharper
Our conversation today is about the so-called LOMO effect.
In the 80s of the last century, the Leningrad Optical and Mechanical Association (LOMO) produced a unique camera model - "LOMO-automatic". Being almost completely (except for the shutter and lens) copied from the Japanese Cosin, the device turned out to be very popular. A copy of the device accidentally fell into the hands of two Czech guys at some sale for mere pennies, the guys loaded an expired film into it, and, drinking beer, began to shoot everything “from the hip”, not really thinking about the composition, without even looking into the viewfinder . Later they put on a very successful exhibition of their work. The specifics of the device (a wide-angle slightly vignetted lens with some geometric and color distortions), coupled with an unconventional view of the world - without deliberate construction frame, "life as it is" and became the germ of the worldwide movement of photographers - LOMOgraphy. Exhibitions became more and more popular, the number of adherents of the movement grew many times around the world. Gradually, a real code of lomographers was formed - a sort of positive, all-seeing, always ready to shoot people. A peculiar interpretation of the name "LOMO" - "LOve & MОtion" ("Love and Movement") is the motto of lomographers around the world.
The word "lomography" has become a household word, and reflects a lifestyle rather than a certain way of photography, however, due to the peculiarities of the device, the pictures have a completely recognizable pattern, which can be quite easily reproduced using Photoshop.
In today's tutorial, I'll show you 2 ways to turn an ordinary photo into a LOMO photo. One is easier, the other is a little more difficult. Both can be written as a sequence of actions (Action) for later quick use.
So, open the prepared image.
Adding an Adjustment Layer Levels. Select the red layer, move the left slider (shadows) to the right to 50-60, and the right slider (lightA) to the left, to 205-210:
Apply to the resulting image Filter - Lens Correction. In step Vignette install Effect -100.
Ready. We love the resulting image:
The second method is distinguished by a slight, but cunning increase in contrast. We repeat the first two points: open the image, add an adjustment layer Levels with the same settings, and then converting the color space of the image to Lab (Image - Modes - Lab).
In panel Channels choose a channel Brightness and greatly increase the sharpness in it
Such a method of sharpening, kindly, should be taken out in a separate lesson, it is so interesting. For now, let's limit ourselves to a bookmark in memory that there is such a way - soft and accurate - to increase contrast and sharpness. Better to say - clarity.
Now off the beaten path Image - Modes - RGB) converting the color space of the image back to RGB.
Here's what happened in the end:
Note, as usual, that both ways are very easy to save in the form action.
I also tried to apply the LOMO effect to the portrait. I leave you the opportunity to comment:
Happy pictures!!
If you have lived in the rock era, at least for the last 10 years, then you may be familiar with such a style of photography as Lomography or “LOMO”. LOMO-style photos are usually rich in unique colors, high contrast, soft focus, and dark vignette. This genre of "Lomography" came at the beginning of the nineties, when the founders were inspired by pictures of toys with simple Russian cameras, like the Lomo LC-A.
The good news is that you don't need to own one of these cameras to create your own LOMO style photos. For 3 simple steps in Photoshop, you can create very interesting works in the style of "LOMO".
To get started, you will need Good photo. In fact, the photo does not have to be good, but that the photo is one that you like. I found a photo that I think would be perfect for our lesson.
Translator's note: Lomo LC-A - automatic compact camera Leningrad optical-mechanical association "LOMO Compact-Avtomat". The history of lomography began in 1984, when LOMO Compact-Avtomat entered mass production. However, the popularization of this genre of photography came in the first half of the nineties: after students from Vienna, Matthias Figel and Wolfgang Stranzinger, first brought a camera and the pictures he took to Europe.
Final result
STEP 1. Create a Vignette
To create the vignette effect, we will create an adjustment layer. gradient fill(gradient fill). Next, change the blending mode for this adjustment layer to Soft light(soft light).
Translator's note: to create an adjustment layer, go Layer - New Fill Layer - Gradient Fill(Layer-NewLayer-fill-Gradientfill).
Translator's note: double click on the adjustment layer in the layers palette to open the window Overlay Options(Blending Options) and then apply the option Gradient overlay(gradient overlay).
You should end up with a beautiful vignette with a light center of the image.
STEP 2. Add a little Cross Processing
Cross Processing of a photograph means that color film developed in different chemicals different from the same specific film. For example, a 35 mm color film developed in chemical reagents is intended for filmstrips. The result is unusual color shades.
In this tutorial, we're going to use the cross-processing technique in Photoshop to create some very vibrant and interesting Lomography color tones.
Let's create a new adjustment layer Curves(curves). There are no rules regarding curve settings. The whole point is that we will correct the RGB channels separately. On the screenshots below, you can see my settings, but you can choose something different from my settings, especially if you use a different photo than in the tutorial.
STEP 3. Blur the edges
Next, we will blur the image in the photo except for our focal point. To do this, duplicate the original photo layer, then go to Filter - Blur - Blur with shallow depth of field(Filter - Blur - Lens Blur). Don't worry about specific filter settings, just create a blur. We will hide the blur in a certain area using a layer mask.
That's all... With this simple technique, you can create interesting and fun "LOMO" effects. Try it on your photos, and experiment to see what you can create.
Advanced photography camera effect
Fotor's Lomo photo effect is inspired by the camera called LOMO LC-A. Fotor’s engineer team took advantage of digital photo technology to create a Lomo photo effect that mimics the effects of an unusual lens that you can now use online. It can allow you to distort picture edges while maintaining sharpness in the center, highlighting the subject quite remarkably.
Lomography effects
Fotor’s Lomo effect generator offers a variety of stylish Lomo photo effects that meet all your needs, including Sun Kissed, Soft Glow, Sangria, Lo-Fi, Dusk, and Diana. Together with bright colors and dark vignettes, a large contrast with a soft-focus, the Lomo photo effect makes your digital photos look unique.
Easy to use Fotor's Lomo effect photo editor
With Fotor's Lomo effect generator, you are very easy to use those special Lomo filters. You only need 4 steps to add the Lomo photo effect on your digital photos. You also can fade your Lomo photo effect because Fotor’s Lomo effect is an intense tool to help you catch a perfect Lomo effect level before your applying. Then, make your friends say, “Wow, how did your pictures turn out so beautiful and amazing?”
Hello friends! In this Photoshop tutorial we will simulate lomo effect, which came from the days of film photography. Lomo effect is distinguished by its acid coloration and high contrast. Lomo is now used in glossy magazines.
Let's get started, but first look at the original photo:
And on the result with lomo processing:
Like? Then let's go!
1. Take the Lasso Tool (Lasso), set the shading to about 80px (this is for an image size of 900x600px, the larger the image size, the larger the feather radius should be) and create a selection for the main object in the frame. There is only one in my photo, this is a cup:
Now we have a selection with smooth edges. Okay, now invert it by pressing Shift+Ctrl+I. Then create an adjustment layer Levels (Levels):
2. Move the middle slider about half (up to 0.50):
The edges of the cup will become darker:
Change the channel if desired and make some shade to darken:
Excellent! Start lomo effect supposed to.
3. Create an adjustment layer Curves (Curves) and move them like this:
Carefully! Don't go overboard with the values.
4. Create a new layer (Shift+Ctrl+N) and fill it with black. Blending mode Hue (Color tone), opacity (Opacity) 30%:
We did this in order to tone down the slightly oversaturated image. Now the photo with the lomo effect looks like this:
5. Connect all layers by clicking on any of them with the right mouse button and selecting Flatten Image (Flat image). Now you need to transfer the image to Lab mode, this is done in the menu Image (Image) -> Mode (Mode) -> Lab. Copy the image (Ctrl+J), switch to the Channels tab and select Lightness:
Then go to Filter -> Sharp (Sharpness) -> Unsharp Mask (Unsharp mask) and set the following parameters:
We return to the Lab channel. If the sharpness seems too strong for you, reduce the opacity of the layer to 50%. Merge the layers (RMB –> Flatten Image) and convert the image back to RGB (Image -> Mode -> RGB). That's all, we got the coveted lomo effect:
Finally, I'll show you another way to apply this effect:
As you can see, Lomo looks especially good in photographs of equipment. In this example, I worked a little more with levels and curves:
That's all. I hope a tutorial on creating lomo effect Did you like. I wish you success in mastering Photoshop. See you soon! 😉
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