Creating a Family Portrait - From the Mind of Christine McConnell
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
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In this episode I feature how to create an eerie Fall image in the entryway of my home!
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-Christine McConnell
Christine McConnell
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This is seriously some of the highest quality content on TH-cam. I always feel like I’m watching an expensive fancy TV show.
Oh my dear heavens to Betsy absolutely blessed be...... as if Christine's video wasn't amazing enough then I scroll right to the top comment and I see the most goddess-ie goddess to have ever existed.... Trixie muthereffing Mattel.... and now I can die a happy poly-ace little lad/laddie... because the universe sent me 2 idols.... only 2 things that could make this better.... and that would be Bob the drag Queen and John Malkovich... I would sell my soul to be within a thousand feet of anything that had the dream/power 4some in it.... my gawd i have died and gone to "Florida woman heaven" and surprisingly im far from alone...... but can we all get a round of applause 👏 for Trixie being a Christine fan... and I assume it works both ways... Christine Stan's Trixie.... omg we know it and we love it!!! We are hear for this!!!! 🤍🤍🔮love&light🔮🤍🤍
Ohhh and add a touch of John McLean with Trixie and Christine... and thats 💯 for me.... im gonna call make a wish for adults....🤍🤍🔮🤍🤍
PRECISELY Christine is mother
Accurate
Oh hi!!Trixie 😊. I was just thinking ‘wonder if trixie sees this because I know you are friends and there you are. Yes she’s really talented and I love watching her content. Love you as well…. Hugs and kisses from Magnus in Norway
I love that no matter what Christine is showing us how to do, she presents the information in the most interesting, creative, and clear way possible. She makes everything look so easy, but it obviously takes such a huge amount of skill and talent. She could make a video on anything, and I’d watch it.
Oh yes let me just carve a snake sofa real quick. She’s amazing and so so talented with my dream aesthetic. Dead grandma haunting an old mansion
Mind immediately pictures couch remodel....
@@amyjensen7917 she scratches all my adhd spooky crafty brain itches… like yes, I too would like to get into stained glass and inlaid wood flooring hahaha. I love to learn new skills for very specific projects and I love to SHOP for the materials…I just discovered her and have been mainlining all of her content, here and on Patreon
Exactly I'll probably need try aby of it but I will watch all of it in fascination. Lol
Christine you have the patience of God
I am continuously blown away by this woman's incredible talent. How can one person be so amazingly creative, hard working, humble, genuine, beautiful, talented and masterful of absolutely everything she puts her hand to??? Christine, can you do a web series on curing COVID, achieving world peace, fixing income inequality, saving the environment and finding the fountain of eternal youth and wellness???? All in vintage, spooky retro style????
Ditto!!!!
your last sentence made me laugh so much 😂😂 you’re so right, Christine is so talented it’s surnatural
So talented. Is there anything you can't do? I'm so jealous. 😀
Yeah really she is fantastic
Seripusly! I am in awe of this woman!
We have a saying in sweden that translates to -"When you are waiting for something good, you can never wait too long". That applies here I think
Den som väntar på nånting gott väntar aldrig för länge. :)
@@s.gabriel2853 precis 😉
We have the same saying in Norway too 😊 ♥
@@Marianne-F 🥰
“Good things come to those who wait” 😉
24:00 - RE: Photoshopping. You're not documenting historical events, you're creating art. Using every trick available to you to achieve that goal is fair game and there's nothing wrong with it.
Also, it really hurts to see you hunched over that tiny laptop while working in Photoshop. Please do yourself a favour and get a decent desktop set up with a nice large screen!
She is the most relaxing person to listen to. I hate netflix for not giving us more of her show. She is a gift
Wait ! Was she on Netflix ?
YEAH! The curious creations of Christine McConnell
@@doctormimi9486yes, her show is called The curious creations of Christine McConnell :) have fun binging!
I have been a Photoshop professional since it's inception, I have to say Christine could have a career doing nothing but master classes in the program. You both inspire me and to be honest kinda piss me off. No one human being should have all your talent and beauty. LOL. so glad you shared this with us.
Yeah, lol, as an artist myself, she's very inspiring...& also pisses me off!!! I say that with admiration, (& truthfully, a little bit of jealousy that I'm having a hard time admitting to myself, as well as here!) She reminds me of my mom in the way that she can seemingly do anything creative she puts her mind to. My mom can draw, paint, decorate cakes, sew, do floral arrangements....she's incredibly talented. I, on the other hand, got her talent, but mostly it's drawing/painting! I'm 43, so doing anything on the computer where art is concerned bores me to tears...lol!! The intellectual side of me hates admitting that too, but it's the truth. I love the "old school" way of doing things...but I'm thinking I'm gonna have to convert after seeing the insanity of this portrait!
@@skully6223 She briefly showed a shot of herself as a bunch of Tim Burton Characters I need to get a better look at that. She also did a conventional oil painting that was amazing. She makes Martha Stewart look like a hack. LOL
Same. I was like, ‘she’s a graphic designer now too!’ 😂
What I can not get over is she does all this fine detailing on a laptop size screen. She is just incredible!
I KNOW, she is the most awe-inspiring person, her talent knows no bounds, and she makes it all look so effortless. Like… is she even a mortal human person? I think she might be a Greek goddess
I was just telling my wife “it’s almost Halloween and I haven’t seen anything from Christine McConnell”! This is awesome!
Her Patreon is such a great deal with new content all year!
Patreon is so worth it if you want to see more of Christine and her many talents!
Christine's house looks like every house I've ever built in The Sims since 2002. She's living my fantasy!
Haha I relate strongly to this comment 😂♥️
SAME!!!!!
I love building homes in The Sims games.
@@HenryClan2012 I don’t ever play, I just build creepy creepy farms
@Vash Andree 👀👀👀
Hey Christine, love this video!
Just a little note from an art director that has done a lot of black and white photo colourisations...When you take out all the saturation first and completely recolour it, you are also taking away all the colour variation in the original colours. So the green in the original dress had a lot of yellows and oranges on the left hand side coming from the candles and cooler blue tones from the blue light from the top of the stairs and also blue tones in the shadows. When you desaturate and recolour the whole thing to be pink, you are loosing the realistic hue variation and I think its looks a touch flat in the final image. I also learnt that EVERYTHING reflects colour (not just lighting), even if it's super subtle. So for instance as your dress is so close to the banisters, you would actually want to paint in a touch of brown on to the part of the dress nearest. Although this would be toned down a lot, its all the subtle touches that make it look more realistic.
There are many ways to do this, but for specific areas I would add a layer on top of the pink recoloured dress and set it to 'Color' blending mode, then paint on the colours you want to add back in with a soft brush and adjust the opacity to tone it up or down.
Another way to add variation to big areas, is to add a 'Gradient Map' adjustment layer and you can specify a gradient to map on to the black and white image. This way you can pick a slightly cooler pink for the shadows and a slightly warmer pink for the highlights. This gives a great base to start where you can then add your more specific colour adjustments.
I hope I haven't come across bad, I truly think this is a wonderful image, and am in awe of your many talents! I just see this problem a lot with colour retouching and want to pass the knowledge along!
"Fog machines are really handy; there’s a million uses for them." Yes, if you are Christine McConnell, there are a million uses 😁
She’s back!
Hi Michael lol!👋
YAY FINALLY just in time for our fav seasson!!!!
She's every month here :D Just...well, just for patreons ^^u. It's REALLY WORTHY. Even more if you live in the State (for the Livestreams).
@@herestia_photography Oh man i didn;t knwo she was still posting monthly on there! I guess i btter go join huh!
@@addamaewalker7420 At least, once a month she post videos. She made a series of a Dress form that was spectacular. It's awesome. :D
I’ve never clicked a video so fast.
Same
Been waiting for this day
Me too!
Same here
Same here I love CM 🥰
In regards to the incandescent vs LED and florescent: there are available LED bulbs with a orange color temperature similar to incandescent, I recommend 2700k. Cheaper LED bulbs do not list their color temperature but you can always find some at a hardware store. 2700k is the same color light as an incandescent bulb, but with added cost and energy savings as LED.
I second this! Like her, I can't stand harsh fluorescent light, but the LED alternatives to true incandescent bulbs can be just as warm and soft.
Second this. We just bought a bunch from Home Depot and redid all the ugly "daylight" LED bulbs and it made a huge differeence.
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Your attention to detail, video aesthetics, and pure skill…. I can’t believe we all get to watch this for free 🤯
Her Patreon is even better, if that could even be possible
Natasha!!! Shhhhhh, you’ll jinx it!
One of the biggest skills at play here.. .. is patience!! It always amazes me watching these crafts Christine puts together, because (aside from the raw talent involved and diligence she has) she is SO incredibly patient, and that’s just impressive on it’s own.. amazing, love it - miss Netflix series, but so happy you’re here on TH-cam 💚💀🎃🕸
i passed this mansion almost every day growing up. it was always well kept. it used to have high hedges all the way around, but the owners previous to this one removed them and ran a bed & breakfast here. i’m not sure if the 2 story garage behind this house is still there, but it was always claimed it had several antique autos in it.
She has full tours of the house & carriage garage on her Patreon! so cool
Cool! Thanks so much for sharing!!! ☺️
@@simplymonca9608 i could tell a really scary true story about what happened there in 1973
@@grettageragi9598 I'm sure we'd all love to hear it!
@@grettageragi9598 you should!!!!!!!!!
I got my notification and I'm currently hiding in my office to watch!
This is one of the most complete and well-paced and edited introductions to portrait photography I have ever seen. Your willingness to lift the curtain to show your process is admirable as well as entertaining in and of itself. I do hope that you continue to enlighten and entertain with your unique content. You are a renaissance woman, a true artist, and an engaging presenter. Thank you for sharing your visions with us.
Does anyone else just wanna be like Christine when they grow up 🥺🖤🧡
I wish you made videos more often. I really like your Martha Stuart meets Morticia Addams vibe. Plus there's no other channel like this on YT!
Yess! October is spookier with Christine 🖤
Miss McConnell, I wish I did not have horrible insomnia. But I’m certainly glad you are around. Your kindness, talent, beauty, and stately grace are treasured and appreciated by all of us. As an aside, I am a bit worried about your voice. Wishing you great health and blessings.
There's a setting in PS that will allow you to set an automatic save feature. Mine is set to every 5min. It saves my life almost daily!
I've been dying for you to put out some new content! Thank you Queen!
All HAIL our STUNNING, MULTI-TALENTED, vintage,GOTHIC QUEEN!.. Queen Christine.. we are not worthy
From the Mind of Christine McConnell is my favorite utube influencer who elequently and romantically explains how she creates and restores Victoria interiors and objects with exquisite detail and precision...she is an amazing artist and actress who soothes my soul watching her creativity come to life
As someone who has absolutely no idea about photography, this felt like a super fun crash course. Also, I can't stop laughing at the cat's face (the one on the pedestal). 😂
🕯🕷All hail the QUEEN of Dark Academia🕸📜
WHERE HAVE U BEEN...? Welcome back!!! Cant wait to watch.
It never matters what I'm doing when I see a new Christine episode. I stop everything and watch!
We watch your Netflix series over and over every Halloween season. We love it.
It deserved more seasons! So not fair, but I hope she makes another show in the future!
12:30 am here in Australia about to go to sleep sees this gets uploaded… guess I’m not going to sleep anytime soon 😍😍
Me too! Here in Adelaide, it’s going to be a late night😁
@@oscardog6719 Adelaide person as well! Enjoy your watching 😊
I just happened to search for you, to rewatch the old wallpaper video. And here’s a new video! Yay!
Wasn't that incredible?
Cool Second empire house. It’s nice to see a home like this owned by someone who actually fills it with antiques. Just a note; the double louvered candle sconce on your stair landing is actually an old piano sconce so if you have an old upright piano or organ and have a second to make a pair they look cool attached above the keyboard a la phantom of the opera
They say desire is anticipating pleasure... You're back,at long last! Each moment with you is a treasure.
Saw this and immediately started singing "Christine, Christine, where in the world have you been hiding?"
It's been so long, I'm glad to see you in my feed again 😊
she is on patreon regularly. Highly reccomend
Really you were perfect. I only wish I knew your secret, who is your great tutor?
I have missed you…. It was so wonderful to watch this, with my morning tea and toast.. So happy for you to be settled into your beautiful house…
As a retoucher, watching your Photoshop process was absolutely fascinating.It's so clearly your own, and seems heavily inspired by traditional media techniques. Admittedly, I was initially a little skeptical, and there are certainly some inefficiencies to your approach, but on the other side of the coin the creative control you achieve is remarkable and the results have a larger-than-life, hyperrealistic yet painterly quality that's pure eye candy. This was such a fun video!
I came here to see Christine's beautiful spooky creations and got educated, as per usual. Is not Halloween without Christine!
Yes queen! You're back! 44 mins of you wasn't enough!
So glad to see you back here!
TFS! 💖
I'm smiling. I was utterly depressed when I started watching this video. Now I am smiling. Christine works wonders.
Truly creative people not only have amazing ideas, they see the potential before it happens and find happiness in the process of bringing it to life. They are reaching for their own sovereignty by creating! ❤They are the people who make the world turn out great! Working class helps with the process because without the wonderful work of the many the few creative people wouldn’t be able to do all of their own work in one lifetime.🎉So happy when peoples do their best!
Your eye for detail is second to none. I would have never guessed how much work you put in a picture , fantastic video. On a side note your beautiful, scary but beautiful.
New Christine McConnell content?! This can’t get any better- pets are now being seen and we hear purring and a squeak meow
*MY HEART GONNA EXPLODE*
This woman should have more subscribers than anyone else on TH-cam. She puts in so much work and the results prove it. Incredible.
This is incredibly fun to watch. I get down a lot because I feel misunderstood for liking darker things and vintage stuff. I am fascinated by beautiful things and intrigued by morbid things. People make me feel bad about it. When I watch your videos, I feel so inspired and like I’m not alone in what I enjoy and what I’m interested in. I work six days a week in a factory and this video is like a breath of fresh air. Thank you for letting my mind wander to an alternate reality for a bit. Even my bones are tired. There is magic in all of your videos and everything you do. My mom says I look a lot like you and we are a lot alike. You are such a great role model for me. Thank you for being your authentic self and showing the beauty in originality and in hard work. Everyone should be their authentic selves. The world would be more beautiful. There is beauty in light and there is much to be learned from the darkness. I hope one day I can meet you! Keep up the great work! 💝
Omg I just thought of you yesterday so glad you're back!!!
Gorgeous work as always! Smart using an invisible camera person for that mirror shot! :)
Christine taught me about the importance of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO more in 5 minutes than anyone else has after spending years watching tutorials.
Idk how this chicken doesn't have a million followers. She's the epitome of talent, craft, and dedication.
I just realized that I've learned so much from watching this video than my photography and digital imaging classes this semester
The QUEEN is back!! Arise!!!♥🖤♥
This family portrait is such a goal. I would easily frame this in a nice, golden frame, and hang it above the chimney ! It would be perfect to show everyone how delightfully creepy your family is !
I’m so impressed at your meticulous detailed eye. Art Director, photographer, pet whisper, capture whisper, model, graphic designer, and interior designer. You are a true artist Christine. It’s a privilege to watch your Channel.
Ahhh so happy to see you post on TH-cam again!! 😍🎃
Fyi: to have Photoshop auto save your progress open Photoshop and go to File > Preferences > File Handling > choose auto save recovery time. Alternatively you can also save with a shortcut Ctrl+S
Just wanted to say thank you for introducing me to Gunship!!
when the world needed Christine the most she un-disappeared i love my spooky queen
I've been using "Ron's smoke Photoshop brushes" to create mist or fog on composites and they work great. Might be easier than using a whole photo. Love the slightly open door with curtains and hint of blue light in your room. Genius!
Omg YES WE’VE MISSED YOU CHRISTINE!!!
I’m a photoshop snob and wanted to suggest the false lash, brow and lip brushes. Essentially these are makeup brushes to help build up your lashes, liner or brows. I use these all the time if my lashes look a bit small or I may not have any on. They work fantastic to enhance and not distort your features. You can find them on a lot of sites. Sending love and I can’t wait to see more from you!!
🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 68 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 ❤️ 🎀 ❤️ 🎀
I'm not a photographer. But after working as a performer and alternative model for many years, I always pay attention to every detail with myself before stepping out on stage or in front of a camera. And this is one thing I love about you - your attention to every little detail! Like putting on perfume to get into the right mood... One tip I would add is music! At least when photographing humans (ie not animals). You can always be the right kind of music for what ever mood you want the model to portray, and it can really help! To get shot by you, with a few cats and a few bats, would be a dream honey! :D
22:57 precious purring 🥺❤️
Incredible work!!! A master of all trades!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
22:57 that cat looks like it is in heaven
LOL YES SAVE SAVE SAVE! I was in a photo class working on a big project and a guy down the line hit the power strip for our rows computers! This was YEARS ago and it still haunts me!
I’m getting pulp fiction vibes with the creeper in the basement 😂 love these videos, they have such a creepy magic vibe!
I love Lumify. So random to see you bring that up!
Christine never fails to amaze me with her multitude of talents! She can paint, reupholster, match up 100-year-old wallpaper to where you can't tell where it stopped and the paint started, design her OWN wallpaper, and bake giant replicas of the Winchester Mystery House, a master of photography and make it all look like there's nothing to it. Also gorgeous to boot. Never stop creating, Christine!
I just think Christine McConnell might be the most talented person on this earth
Omg please make more videos!! I’m missing your creativity!! I hope you are doing well!! Much L💗VE! 💗💗💗💗
You really are a big motivator of mine, I aspire to have as much creative freedom as you do one day, I’ve never seen such an individual and immaculate execution of interior design 😭
I knew you were a photo wizard beforr... but now... the WHOLE wisard kingdom is yours for all this AMASING work you put into your photos! WOW You so totally rock Christine.
The only channel for which I'd hit like while the ad is still playing 😂😂
this woman is so awesome she tries to master every crafting art she is interested in
We can just rename October "McConnell" now
I love how Christine's brain works. I collect old light bulbs at estate sales. ...I adore them
i would watch entire courses of Christine explaining photography. ive learned more in this video than in all the years i've tried to dip my toe in. probably because i enjoy the aesthetic she's going for so much.
I am a graphic designer but took a long break from it. After seeing this video you have 100% inspired me to give it another try. You have an amazing skill and I'm so happy you are trying to help others learn more! 👏🏻❤
Oh my goodness this was so perfect, thank you for sharing and by the way the house is turning out perfect.
I do not have the patience, skills or TALENT that this kind of photography takes but I thoroughly enjoyed the video and would love to watch more!
You don't only dazzle and entertain us, you teach us.
I was wondering yesterday if you're going to upload something soon :)))
Practically perfect in every way.
Christine never ceases to amaze. How can one person master all of the tricks and trades? 😍
Is there anything this amazing lady can't do?
No...no there is literally not a thing she can't do, and do absolutely perfectly every time 🤩
We’ve missed you! 🖤
WOO HOO 🙌
SHE’S BAAAACK 🎃 👻
43:10 that final zoom-in of lil derp face 😂😻😻
My heart skipped a beat when leather face was playing peek-a-poo in the basement. Seriously, thought she was calling for one of her cats.
OMG I was searching for a new Christine video yesterday, thinking it’s been way too long. So excited for this!
Wow. VERY educational. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise! As far as the Photoshop controversy, I think most people are fine with it in fantasy settings. It's really when companies and magazines Photoshop things but try to sell them as reality that most reasonable individuals take issue with it. Thank you again for this. ❤
The Queen has returned!!!!!! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
SO MUCH YES to the power of good lighting! The first thing I did when we moved in our new house is take out ALL fluorescent and overhead lighting and replaced them with incandescent lamps. Whenever people ask me for home decorating tips The first, number one thing I tell them is swap out all of your lighting for softer warm lights. It instantly sets a better ambiance.
i love that you show everything
to your patrons, (as you should)
but for those of us on a very
limited budget, patreon is not
something we can afford. But I
do thank you for posting. I enjoy
your videos so very much. God bless
This was so interesting to watch, thank you for sharing your expertise! I never could have guessed how much time, effort and artistry went into creating a picture like this; the final image is amazing! It really seems like a painting made with modern tools 😄 🖼
Christine might be the most multi-talented person I’ve ever come across. I’m in awe.
Love seeing the beautiful Mr. Biggles Rest in peace Angel ❤