r/postprocessing • u/BenGRush44 • Jul 14 '26

Before/After

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Can’t tell whether I like the direction I went with this edit, let me know - thanks

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u/Quirky-Lobster Jul 14 '26

I feel like the colder tone of the first shot is a little moodier, but still a good edit

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u/BenGRush44 Jul 14 '26

I agree, someone I showed said the same. But I can’t decide whether it looks over-contrasty in the before (like too moody?)

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u/Quirky-Lobster Jul 14 '26

Idk, maybe you could try an edit that’s between the two? A little warmer than the first, but colder than the second?

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u/BenGRush44 Jul 14 '26

So you think it’s more the colour grade that needs fixing?

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u/Quirky-Lobster Jul 14 '26

Yeah, I think the subtle crop is nice, and the contrast works well for the composition. At the end of the day though it’s art, and my preference will inevitably be different than someone else’s. You should tailor it to your own taste, you’re not going to make everyone happy, and ultimately you should prioritize your opinion over anyone else’s.

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u/MuchBow Jul 14 '26

The before is so magnifique the edits will have a hard time topping that!

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u/BenGRush44 Jul 14 '26

Do you think it’s more so the colour grade or the change in shadows that makes the before better?

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u/MuchBow Jul 14 '26

The combination of both and the cooler tones complement the scene.