buddah17 Loc: The Bahamas

Hello;
Let me start by saying that I know that there are TONS of videos online regarding different solutions to the following questions, however I would like to know if UHH members may have some tips (or shortcuts) that they might have learnt in handling their images in Post Processing....
These are the questions that I would like some feedback on please:
1-Techniques to change a color image into a line drawing without much shadows, so that the image can be painted, (or filled in with color from the computer.)
2-Techniques to sharpen the lines of an image
3-Techniques to take out, (or add in,) noise.
4-Techniques to change the size of a subject matter, (or a part of it) without cropping.
5-Techniques of changing the background on an image.
6-Techniques for blending the subject matter into the new background so that the subject does not look like a "cut out" in the final image.
Anything that anyone can post would be appreciated. Thank you very much...

twr25 Loc: New Jersey

1. There is a filter to convert to pencil drawing - see Stylize Filters
2. Various sharpening techniques ... Filters - sharpen, sharpen more, sharpen edge, High Pass etc.
3. Noise ... filter - dust and scratches, Despeckle, Median also Gaussian blur
4. Select and Transform
5. Also Select, Layer and Layer mask
6. Using select then control the radius, smart radius, feather, contrast etc ... choose layer mask there are pulldowns that can be changed to many blending styles like overlay, vivid light, etc etc etc

There are youtube videos covering all these instructional areas but the program is capable of all of the above.

Rongnongno Loc: FL

I learned through videos and experimentation based on the videos as well as 'eureka moments' created during exchanges with some UHH members.

- Techniques to sharpen are so numerous it is hard to think of only one.
- Taking the noise is not an easy thing to do w/o creating a softness, something most add-ons/ins do. Even PS CC use blur/softness of some kind. If you are persistent, use luminosity to select the stray pixels so you can get rid of the noise w/o trouble but it is time consuming as noise comes in several forms that you need to identify first.
- Change the subject size w/o changing the background... Good luck with that. You can select the subject then past it over the image and resize to your heart content, the only problem will be pixelization. Best bet, would be to resize the image whole, save as 'resized' then cut out what you need in order to post on your original. As I typed, good luck with that. Note that there are software titles that do only that 'resize' up and down with more or less success.
- Changing background is about making a correct, precise, selection then make sure you paste your selection w/o having a 'float effect'. You may have to recreate shadows too... Note that goes for the previous answer. Numerous videos on this subject answer that more than sufficiently. They, more often than not, include a tutorial on how to remove fringing.


Your question would be best answered in the post processing section where folks maybe willing to give you a step by step how to but answering all in on gulp? Won't happen.

Sample of sharpening that is possible using the green luminosity channel.

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Green luminosity chanel sharpened.

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buddah17 Loc: The Bahamas

Thank you Rongnongno and twr25 for your quick and concise replies. I think that I might have posed the questions incorrectly. (My apologies, I have a lot on my plate at the moment and took a quick time out to post this.)
What I am looking for "step by step" techniques (especially the more veteran members who have developed or learnt some skills or short cuts that help simplify and/or produce superior results.) I don't have a computer background, I'm getting up there in age, (come from a family where most of the men don't live past their 60's,) plus I'm a late beginner in digital photography and Photoshop.
Someone mentioned that I should have posted the question in the "post processing" topics area? Can the answers be posted there??
P.S. Feel free to only answer one (or a part of one,) of the questions... I'm looking for technique..

Rongnongno Loc: FL

Post here, one question at a time.

Note, as indicated learning selection will solve many of your questions

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

#2 filter, sharpen, unsharpen mask, yup doesnt sound right but it does a great job of sharpening if done right

Linary Loc: UK

I have posted in the Post Processing Section a tutorial which should answer your first question. http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-437983-1.html#7362930

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

Many questions with many answers. ask individually is better

Harvey Loc: Pioneer, CA

PRACTICE and more practice on each task you are interested in and soon you will find they come more easy to master.

buddah17 Loc: The Bahamas

Feel free to reply to only one, (or even a part of one..)
Thanks anyway.

buddah17 Loc: The Bahamas

My wife is ready to DIVORCE me for the time I spend on my computer..

buddah17 Loc: The Bahamas

Thanks. Can you tell me the steps in this process please?
Thanks.

buddah17 Loc: The Bahamas

Thanks.