Ugly Hedgehog - Photography Forum
Home Active Topics Newest Pictures Search Login Register
Main Photography Discussion
changing background color
Apr 24, 2017 05:14:14   #
danielb59 Loc: The South
 
Need some information regarding color changing in Elements 14. I was asked to shoot several groups at a local church. I was not able to provide a backdrop and had to use the existing walls which were this pale icky green. How do I change the background color in Elements? I did this sort of thing several years ago but have not tried it since and have forgotten the steps involved.
Thanks
Dan

Reply
Apr 24, 2017 05:58:18   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
danielb59 wrote:
Need some information regarding color changing in Elements 14. I was asked to shoot several groups at a local church. I was not able to provide a backdrop and had to use the existing walls which were this pale icky green. How do I change the background color in Elements? I did this sort of thing several years ago but have not tried it since and have forgotten the steps involved.
Thanks
Dan


These links might help.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbKfDzBzRK0
https://www.ephotozine.com/article/photoshop-elements-tutorial-changing-the-background-of-an-image-12596
http://www.essential-photoshop-elements.com/how-to-change-a-background-with-photoshop-elements.html

Reply
Apr 24, 2017 07:38:11   #
Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado
 
Movavi Photo Editor will make quick background changes with a few simple clicks of your mouse.

http://www.movavi.com/picture-editor/

Reply
 
 
Apr 24, 2017 07:42:33   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Jakebrake wrote:
Movavi Photo Editor will make quick background changes with a few simple clicks of your mouse.

http://www.movavi.com/picture-editor/


Thanks for that! I got Movavi last week. Oops! I got the video screen saver, not the editor.

That site you linked is very good. I'm almost tempted to buy it.

Reply
Apr 24, 2017 10:13:58   #
Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado
 
jerryc41 wrote:
Thanks for that! I got Movavi last week. Oops! I got the video screen saver, not the editor.

That site you linked is very good. I'm almost tempted to buy it.


I bought it a couple of weeks ago Jerry, and I'm using it more than PSE 12. A very versatile and fun program to use.

Reply
Apr 24, 2017 11:53:25   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Jakebrake wrote:
I bought it a couple of weeks ago Jerry, and I'm using it more than PSE 12. A very versatile and fun program to use.


Glad you like it. I'll keep that in mind.

Reply
Apr 24, 2017 19:53:53   #
danielb59 Loc: The South
 
Thanks all for the responses. the suggestions were waaay too complicated. All I wanted to do was change the color, not the background, itself. I figures it out in Elements, though. 2 steps and done.
Dan

Reply
 
 
Apr 25, 2017 07:30:15   #
joseph premanandan
 
you can change the background color in photoshop using the quick selection tool and the layer mask,good luck

Reply
Apr 25, 2017 11:27:46   #
photodoc16
 
Just go online and you will get very helpful responses. Just post "How to change background in Elements 14" or even a few editions below if necessary. Just did this myself.
Good luck,
Photodoc16

Reply
Apr 25, 2017 18:23:49   #
chasgroh Loc: Buena Park, CA
 
There's a software called "Color Mechanic" that will do that (although you have to be careful...hope that that icky green is nowhere else in the image!)...

Reply
Apr 25, 2017 19:24:03   #
danielb59 Loc: The South
 
thanks...will try.
Dan

Reply
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.
Main Photography Discussion
UglyHedgehog.com - Forum
Copyright 2011-2024 Ugly Hedgehog, Inc.