i have a block problem ; /
Mar 19, 2012 17:59:48 #
Mar 19, 2012 18:00:59 #
photogrl57 wrote:
Yes, please, this is the only way for folks to learn from anyone.Wolf in the future do you want me to go into more detail than what I did ?
Sorry, there was a double post.
Mar 19, 2012 18:24:15 #
English_Wolf wrote:
Sorry, there was a double post.
photogrl57 wrote:
Yes, please, this is the only way for folks to learn from anyone.Wolf in the future do you want me to go into more detail than what I did ?
Sorry, there was a double post.
Ok hun no problem :)
Mar 19, 2012 18:26:24 #
agej1001 wrote:
Thank you everyone. The Glass, ice cubes , whatev... (show quote)
agej1001
here i hope gets you on the way to eaiser understanding of element 8. once you get the basics most editors are simular. i jumped in on lightroom4 while it is $149. from adobe i seen it for 99 think on amazon other day. light room is amazing. check this link out.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=photoshop+elements+8+tutorial&oq=photoshop+Elements+8+&aq=1&aqi=g10&aql=&gs_sm=1&gs_upl=15617l15617l0l21498l1l1l0l0l0l0l149l149l0.1l1l0
Mar 19, 2012 18:42:33 #
dirtpusher wrote:
quote=agej1001 Thank you everyone. The Glass, ic... (show quote)
Wonderful!! i am checking it out now thank you! i am very thankful for all of you that take the time to help me- it truly means alot to someone like me
Mar 19, 2012 18:53:34 #
Err... Light room i a subset of Photo shop Element which is a subset of Photo Shop we all love to hate.
The new Photoshop Lightroom has some interesting controls (to say the least) but is far from being capable of replacing Photoshop Element.
One of the prime difference is the use of Layers in Element that you do not have in Lightroom. THAT is the heart of the problem. No layers = limited editing, anyway you look at it.
Don't spend your money as when the new Element comes out, you can upgrade and likely gain Lightroom new menus and adjustment controls WITH layers.
Then there is the free GIMP who is a direct competitor to Photoshop on the digital photography area but... HELLO LEARNING CURVE!!! (Well documented thought)
The new Photoshop Lightroom has some interesting controls (to say the least) but is far from being capable of replacing Photoshop Element.
One of the prime difference is the use of Layers in Element that you do not have in Lightroom. THAT is the heart of the problem. No layers = limited editing, anyway you look at it.
Don't spend your money as when the new Element comes out, you can upgrade and likely gain Lightroom new menus and adjustment controls WITH layers.
Then there is the free GIMP who is a direct competitor to Photoshop on the digital photography area but... HELLO LEARNING CURVE!!! (Well documented thought)
Mar 19, 2012 19:09:12 #
i haven't got that far into lightroom yet still doin color toning an highlight stuff. the importing files an cataloging is pretty involved. i seen in best buy elements10 premiere is now $99 was in there yesterday. this tone control is amazing an easy just have to do the hard part how much is enough an where do i quit.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR2QLQD21js
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR2QLQD21js
Mar 19, 2012 19:29:22 #
Since you have elements 8 .. I did this in elements for you so I could explain the process.
1. Open the photo ... ctrl/j to make a copy layer of it.
(always work on a copy.)
2. Use the quick selection tool (it's below the magic wand in the tools pallette) Drag that tool over the shoes and the flower to select it. Be sure to get the crystals that are on the toes. If you accidentally select the blocks as well just hold the alt button and drag the tool over that area .. (holding the alt will takes away from the selection)
3. When you are satisfied that you have the shoes and flower selected ... do a ctrl/j to make a copy layer of just that selection.
4. Deselect that top layer (hide it) by clicking on the eye icon next to it. (that will turn the layer off .. making it not visible)
5. Go back to the middle layer by clicking on it to select it.
Using the same quick selection tool .. drag it over the crystals starting on the left side .. select all of them except the ones by the toes ... keep dragging all the way till you are a little bit past the right shoe .. Then do a ctrl/j to make a copy layer of the crystals.
6. Get the move tool .. it's the arrow at the top of the tools pallete (the 1st tool) and put your cursor over the crystals and drag them up to cover the blocks.
7. Then go to the top layer and turn it back on by clicking on the eye icon agan to make it visible.
8. If you are happy with the way it looks .. go to the layers menu/ flatten image.
You can stop here ... or if you want to clean up the fibers etc. You will need to use the clone stamp. It's the rubber stamp looking tool.
Cloning can be a bit tricky and it's easy to make it look fake. What you have to do is click on the clone stamp tool .. then hold the alt button and use your mouse to zoom in until the photo is almost pixelated ... I went to 150% ... go up to the top of the page and make sure you choose a small size ... no larger than 20 pixels.
The way the clone stamp works is you choose an area real close to what you are trying to remove .. hold the alt and click there .. release the alt and click on the object you want to remove .. (doing this will replace the object with whatever color is where you originally chose)
Do tiny bits at a time .. you will have to reselect colors as you go by holding the alt and clicking on a spot then continuing to remove objects. You just want to keep in mind that whatever spot you choose that is what will be placed there .. also keep in mind the distance between where you choose the color and where you are working because as you move your cursor to remove something the spot chosen will always be the same distance away.
You just have to be patient .. work slowly and deliberately... and choose different areas often.
Don't be afraid to PM me if you have any questions.
Oh yeah if you mess up an area .. just go to the edit menu/undo .. that will step backwards and remove the last thing you did :)
1. Open the photo ... ctrl/j to make a copy layer of it.
(always work on a copy.)
2. Use the quick selection tool (it's below the magic wand in the tools pallette) Drag that tool over the shoes and the flower to select it. Be sure to get the crystals that are on the toes. If you accidentally select the blocks as well just hold the alt button and drag the tool over that area .. (holding the alt will takes away from the selection)
3. When you are satisfied that you have the shoes and flower selected ... do a ctrl/j to make a copy layer of just that selection.
4. Deselect that top layer (hide it) by clicking on the eye icon next to it. (that will turn the layer off .. making it not visible)
5. Go back to the middle layer by clicking on it to select it.
Using the same quick selection tool .. drag it over the crystals starting on the left side .. select all of them except the ones by the toes ... keep dragging all the way till you are a little bit past the right shoe .. Then do a ctrl/j to make a copy layer of the crystals.
6. Get the move tool .. it's the arrow at the top of the tools pallete (the 1st tool) and put your cursor over the crystals and drag them up to cover the blocks.
7. Then go to the top layer and turn it back on by clicking on the eye icon agan to make it visible.
8. If you are happy with the way it looks .. go to the layers menu/ flatten image.
You can stop here ... or if you want to clean up the fibers etc. You will need to use the clone stamp. It's the rubber stamp looking tool.
Cloning can be a bit tricky and it's easy to make it look fake. What you have to do is click on the clone stamp tool .. then hold the alt button and use your mouse to zoom in until the photo is almost pixelated ... I went to 150% ... go up to the top of the page and make sure you choose a small size ... no larger than 20 pixels.
The way the clone stamp works is you choose an area real close to what you are trying to remove .. hold the alt and click there .. release the alt and click on the object you want to remove .. (doing this will replace the object with whatever color is where you originally chose)
Do tiny bits at a time .. you will have to reselect colors as you go by holding the alt and clicking on a spot then continuing to remove objects. You just want to keep in mind that whatever spot you choose that is what will be placed there .. also keep in mind the distance between where you choose the color and where you are working because as you move your cursor to remove something the spot chosen will always be the same distance away.
You just have to be patient .. work slowly and deliberately... and choose different areas often.
Don't be afraid to PM me if you have any questions.
Oh yeah if you mess up an area .. just go to the edit menu/undo .. that will step backwards and remove the last thing you did :)
done in elements
Mar 19, 2012 19:48:49 #
Thanks Photogrl! Again very grateful for u to teach me. I appreciate the invite as im sure ill pm questions to you. I promise to not bug you too much.
Mar 19, 2012 19:53:19 #
agej1001 wrote:
Thanks Photogrl! Again very grateful for u to teach me. I appreciate the invite as im sure ill pm questions to you. I promise to not bug you too much.
No worries hun it won't bother me at all :) PM away !
Mar 24, 2012 13:31:40 #
Mar 24, 2012 13:33:19 #
Great job that's what I would of done also. You guys are sooooooo great in helping others thanks for all your input. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Apr 16, 2012 07:31:14 #
photogrl57 - I love what you did to this photo. To my mind it was imaginative and clever and I really would like to know what programme you used and how you did it. Would it be asking too much.........?
Mike
Mike
Apr 16, 2012 07:37:30 #
Apr 23, 2012 12:22:02 #
Great job. :)
Question though? Why not remove that shadow in the lower left of the composition, while editing?
Just curious.
Question though? Why not remove that shadow in the lower left of the composition, while editing?
Just curious.
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