Learned Layers, Success At Removing People In Field
Feb 24, 2020 13:27:08 #
Thanks to those who encouraged me to learn "layers", so that I could remove the people in the field of my granddaugter's track meet, when she did the hurdles. I used one of the methods I found online to work with "layers" in Photoshop Elements. For me, it makes a much better picture, without those that I have removed. In this process, I also learned how to "do a slight rotate to the right" of the photo, so thanks for that tip from one of you. As I've said before, I don't know of another community than Ugly Hedgehog, that can give suggestions for improving photography and/or the use of Photoshop, so thanks again. I have attached my final edit, and the "before" photo. (Further note - I had to clone out with grass my grandaughter's left eyelashes, because the lady in red was so close. I didn't know if there was a way to get them back, so I left it, but I guess from this distance, one wouldn't know.)
Feb 24, 2020 13:39:48 #
Feb 24, 2020 13:54:25 #
Kozan
Loc: Trenton Tennessee
I think you went a long way around to do something very simple. In Affinity and some other programs, all you need to do is select the Inpainting brush and paint over the objects you want to remove. There's no layer involved. Too easy.
Feb 24, 2020 15:46:07 #
Birdshooter wrote:
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Good work for a first time regardless of those who will tell you 'you have done this or that'.
Keep working on your new found skill, you can become great.
Feb 24, 2020 15:51:00 #
Kozan wrote:
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For your personal education...
Layers and learning them is more important than using one show solution. In case you do not know, layers allow to to undo/redo/modify at will and when needed.
A one shot solution is rigid, unyielding and does not allow learning the real power of layers.
Feb 24, 2020 21:09:17 #
The improvement is substantial. It may be a bit more work but you got a much cleaner result than Inpainting could do where the people to be removed are in contact with the keepers.
Feb 25, 2020 07:49:14 #
Very impressive. Good for you to be able to take these suggestions and make them work for you. Nice job.
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Feb 25, 2020 14:03:59 #
Great job, congratulations! As Rongnongno points out, understanding and using layers will be beneficial in many, many ways. I struggled to get the concept when I started with PS Elements in 2013, but I am so glad I stayed with it.
I see that you commented in a PP Forum topic. If you haven't already, please click the subscribe button for that section and then use "newest topics" at the top of any UHH page to follow. Though much of what is posted is the more creative side of pp, you - and all reading this - are encouraged to request assistance on basics. There are also participatory topics a couple of times a month in which to practice
A few tutorials by UHH members are included in the guidelines doc:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-184368-1.html
All the best on your journey!
Linda, PP Forum manager
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-116-1.html
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I see that you commented in a PP Forum topic. If you haven't already, please click the subscribe button for that section and then use "newest topics" at the top of any UHH page to follow. Though much of what is posted is the more creative side of pp, you - and all reading this - are encouraged to request assistance on basics. There are also participatory topics a couple of times a month in which to practice
A few tutorials by UHH members are included in the guidelines doc:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-184368-1.html
All the best on your journey!
Linda, PP Forum manager
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-116-1.html
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Feb 25, 2020 22:58:19 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Great job, congratulations! As Rongnongno points o... (show quote)
Linda - Thanks for your information. I did not realize there was this area on Ugly Hedgehog for post-processing. I have checked several topics there and will continue to follow. In the camera club that I belong to, there is a "creative category" and I think ideas found in your area of UH will really help me. I just learned layers enough to do what I posted. However, I do a lot with macro photography and I hope to create "backgrounds" for photos as well as try other creative ideas. Thanks so much for giving me direction.
Feb 26, 2020 00:13:36 #
drc023
Loc: North Little Rock, Arkansas
Nice job. Of the numerous ways to end up with the same result, you found one that worked best for you.
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