How to compose render elements in photoshop when saving as png?

[kimmo_hernborg]

How do I compose the render elements in photoshop to recreate the beauty pass when saving as PNG?

[viktor_angelov]

Hello kimmo_hernborg

I am attaching a Document for you to go through. It will not only show you how to compose the Render Elements in Photoshop but it will guide you through the editing process as well.

Additionally, be aware that the recommended workflow would be using .exr as it contains more information and will give you more accurate final image.
You can download a Exr-OI that is a free format reader for Photoshop. Link: https://www.exr-io.com/

Please, let me know if you have any additional questions I can help with

[kimmo_hernborg]

Hi Viktor

Thanks for your help.

Thats the method I´ve tried when using PNG, but the result isnt correct. I have used vray output system, png, 16 bit. "Apply VFB compositing and color correction" is turned off.

[viktor_angelov]

Hello kimmo_hernborg

Please, send us the scene so we can investigate further. You can do that by Submitting a Request to our system or by sharing it here.

[DCHA34]

Hi all,

I'm intruding on this message to say that I have the same problem with Sketchup and Photoshop "compositing" with the Linear Dodge (Add) method.


This is a simple scene with only an HDRI for lighting.


RGB




RGB Linear Dodge(Add)

[natalia.gruzdova]

Hello DCHA34,
Thank you for joining the conversation.

First of all regarding the previously reported issue by kimmo_hernborg the resolution was shared in this forum thread here.

As for your case please share your scene for us to take a look.
Use Pack Project tool in order to include all textures and attach archive either here on forum if possible or send it in a ticket.

[DCHA34]

Hi Natalia,
here's the file.
For your information, it's a Sketchup file. This is a C4D topic. I don't want to disturb this discussion.


Sketchup File link : LinearDodge.rar

HDRI link : https://dl.polyhaven.org/file/ph-ass...enhouse_4k.exr

[natalia.gruzdova]

Thank you DCHA34 for the scene.

You have Exposure enabled in VFB that is also written to RGB - hence the difference in composite. You need to either delete Exposure in the VFB > resave your image > compose in PS or add exposure adjustments in PS as well.