Today I will show how to achieve the lomo effect that is now fashionable in various glossy magazines. This effect is characterized by greater blue saturation, as well as “burnt areas”. The lesson is not difficult and will be accessible even to 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. Let's place this layer on top of the stack and go to image > Adjustments > Black and White.
Change the blending mode of this layer to Darken, opacity 70%
4) Another duplicate of our image, go to Image > Adjustments > Gradient Map. Let's set this gradient:
Set the blending properties to Hard Light and 50%
5) Create a new layer. Fill it with black, blending mode - Overlay. Then we will create a mask for it and highlight the necessary places.
6) Create another layer, Fill it with black, blending mode - Overlay. Then we'll create a mask for it and make the clouds appear sharper
Our conversation today is about the so-called LOMO effect.
In the 80s of the last century, the Leningrad Optical-Mechanical Association (LOMO) released a unique model of the camera - “LOMO-automatic”. Being almost completely (with the exception of 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 it with expired film, and, drinking beer, began to shoot everything from the hip, without really thinking about the composition, without even looking through the viewfinder . Later they staged a very successful exhibition of their works. 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 beginning of the worldwide movement of photographers - LOMography. Exhibitions became more and more popular, and the number of adherents of the movement grew many times around the world. Gradually, a real code of Lomographers emerged - such positive, all-seeing people, always ready to take pictures. A peculiar decoding of the name “LOMO” - “LOve&MOtion” (“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 specific method of photography, however, due to the features of the device, the photographs have a completely recognizable pattern, which can be quite easily reproduced using Photoshop.
In today's tutorial I will show you 2 ways to turn a regular photo into a LOMO photo. One is simpler, 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.
Add an adjustment layer Levels. Select the red layer, move the left slider (shadows) to the right to 50-60, and the right slider (highlights) to the left, to 205-210:
Apply to the resulting image Filter - Distortion Correction. In point Vignette install Effect -100.
Ready. We admire 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 convert the image color space to Lab (Image - Modes - Lab).
In the panel Channels select a channel Brightness and greatly increase the sharpness in it
This method of increasing sharpness, in a good way, should be included in a separate lesson, it is so interesting. For now, let’s limit ourselves to remembering that there is a way—soft and precise—to increase contrast and sharpness. It’s better to say clarity.
Now the beaten track ( Image - Modes - RGB) convert the image color space back to RGB.
Here's what we ended up with:
Note, as usual, that both methods 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 shooting!!
If you've lived through the rock era for at least the last 10 years, then you're probably familiar with the style of photography known as Lomography or “LOMO.” Photos in the LOMO style are usually rich in unique colors, have high contrast, soft focus and a dark vignette. This genre of “Lomography” dates back to the early nineties, when the founders were inspired by taking pictures of toys with simple Russian cameras, like the Lomo LC-A.
The good news is that you don't need to have one of these cameras to create your own LOMO photos. For 3 simple steps V Photoshop program, you can create very interesting works in the “LOMO” style.
To start, you will need Good photo. In fact, the photograph does not have to be good, but the photograph must be 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 Kompakt-Avtomat". The history of Lomography began in 1984, when LOMO Kompakt-Avtomat went into mass production. However, the popularization of this genre of photography occurred in the first half of the nineties: after students from Vienna Matthias Figel and Wolfgang Stranzinger first brought the camera and the photographs it took to Europe.
Final result
STEP 1. Create a Vignette
To create a 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 bring up the window Blending 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 photography means that color film developed in different chemical reagents different from the same specific film. For example, 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 cross-processing techniques 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 trick is that we will correct the RGB channels separately. In the screenshots below, you can see my settings, but you may want to choose something different from my settings, especially if you are using a different photo than in the tutorial.
STEP 3: Blur the edges
Next, we'll blur the image in the photo except for our focal point. To do this, duplicate the original layer with the photo, then go Filter - Blur- Blur at 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 funny "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 remarkable.
Various Lomography effect
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 comes from the times of film photography. Lomo effect is distinguished by its acid color and high contrast. Nowadays they like to use lomo in glossy magazines.
Let's get started, but first look at the original photo:
And the result with Lomo processing:
Like? Then let's go!
1. Take the Lasso Tool (Lasso), set the feathering to about 80px (this is for an image size of 900x600px, the larger the image, the larger the feathering radius should be) and create a selection for the main object in the frame. In my photo there is only one, this is a cup:
Now we have a selection with smoothed edges. Okay, now invert it by pressing Shift+Ctrl+I. Then create a Levels adjustment layer:
2. Move the middle slider about halfway (to 0.50):
The edges of the cup will become darker:
If desired, switch the channel and make some shade to darken:
Great! Start lomo effect it's supposed to.
3. Create an adjustment layer Curves (Curves) and move them approximately like this:
Carefully! Don't go overboard with the values.
4. Create a new layer (Shift+Ctrl+N) and fill it with black. Blend mode Hue, Opacity 30%:
We did this to tone down the slightly oversaturated image. Now the photo with the lomo effect looks like this:
5. Connect all layers by right-clicking on any of them and selecting Flatten Image. Now you need to switch the image to Lab mode, this is done in the Image menu -> Mode -> Lab. Copy the image (Ctrl+J), switch to the Channels tab and select Lightness:
Then go to Filter -> Sharp -> Unsharp Mask and set the following parameters:
We return to the Lab channel. If you find the sharpening too strong, reduce the layer opacity to 50%. Merge the layers (right-click –> 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 option for using 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. Hopefully a tutorial on how to create lomo effect Did you like. I wish you success in mastering Photoshop. See you again! 😉
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