Removing wires in difficult areas... Or anything else for that matter.
Aug 5, 2016 15:46:30 #
This is a permanent topic or question that comes up.
Many solutions are offered but one possible option has been left out...
Why not use a low-pass filter? (Gaussian blur layer)
The idea/concept is simple:
Duplicate the base layer.
Rename the base layer to whatever.
Use Gaussian blur on it so that the wire(s) color melt(s) with all the surrounding shades and color.
Activate/click on the layer you duplicated.
Create a mask (show/white)
With a brush (black) that matches the wire(s) width hide the wires one by one using small strokes.
I recommend using a 25~33% opacity on the brush and no feathering. Multiple strokes will work better.
(Yes, I was sleepless in FL when I thought of that)
Note I have not tried it yet but I am going out to shoot some wires to verify this..
Many solutions are offered but one possible option has been left out...
Why not use a low-pass filter? (Gaussian blur layer)
The idea/concept is simple:
Duplicate the base layer.
Rename the base layer to whatever.
Use Gaussian blur on it so that the wire(s) color melt(s) with all the surrounding shades and color.
Activate/click on the layer you duplicated.
Create a mask (show/white)
With a brush (black) that matches the wire(s) width hide the wires one by one using small strokes.
I recommend using a 25~33% opacity on the brush and no feathering. Multiple strokes will work better.
(Yes, I was sleepless in FL when I thought of that)
Note I have not tried it yet but I am going out to shoot some wires to verify this..
Aug 5, 2016 15:54:59 #
Spot Healing Brush with content aware turned on is the fastest and most simple way in Photoshop and I think I herd Lightroom just added this feature also.
Aug 5, 2016 16:41:13 #
Snapit
Loc: Texas
The "in painting" tool in Affinity Photo works really well for removing wires even in difficult places.
Aug 5, 2016 18:49:53 #
I honestly do not care about other tools that do the job - IF you use them properly -.
This thread is about giving folks ideas, think out of the box and come up with their own solution and then share.
This thread is about giving folks ideas, think out of the box and come up with their own solution and then share.
Aug 5, 2016 19:28:54 #
Rongnongno wrote:
The problem is that one invariably colors over some sky parts (or trees, or buildings) the edge is noticeable for anyone looking closely.This is a permanent topic or question that comes u... (show quote)
The smoothest removal tool I have found is a simple lasso tool (one can use polygonal lasso if you really want to get closer), and then PS CC 2015.5 Fill with Color Adaptive checked (this is key, if it's not checked, you may get a noticeable blotch), and Content-Aware mode. Even then, as you have pointed out, it's good to do it in small pieces.
Aug 6, 2016 07:42:11 #
Aug 6, 2016 07:58:02 #
Nikocarol
Loc: NM & FL
If you have Photoshop and have the Spot healing brush do this. Enlarge the image as big as possible in the area needed to be dealt with. Click at the start of problem area then go to the end of the "wire" and hold and hit shift key and poof...gone. Curved areas require a little more attention. If it does not work perfectly take smaller sections. Use a small brush but large enough to cover the wire. Remember to play with the brushes ..you might need a soft edge for most repairs. This video will show somewhat of what I was talking about. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiJuCFMTSJE
Aug 6, 2016 09:01:17 #
Good thread. It's important to consider that no one solution is always the best using Photoshop. As long as it's not a Real Estate photo, the best solution is specific to that wire in that photo. The clone tool or the healing brush are my first choice with the patch tool standing by. I'll certainly try some of the techniques mentioned here.
Aug 6, 2016 10:07:23 #
I use clone tool in Paint Shop Pro. Works beautifully in removing unwanted items such as wires.
Aug 6, 2016 20:38:03 #
Aug 6, 2016 20:56:32 #
sidney wrote:
I don't shoot wires..
You do if you miss the tree rat running on top of it!!!
Aug 10, 2016 09:12:12 #
Rongnongno wrote:
You do if you miss the tree rat running on top of it!!!
I don't get it.
Aug 10, 2016 10:33:27 #
NoSocks wrote:
I don't get it.
I shoot squirrels... With a BB gun.
I also 'shot' or 'captured' an image full of wires to check my 'theory'. I have not yet DLed it from my camera... Lazy and all that.
Aug 10, 2016 10:34:51 #
Some folks hunt squirrels and they are nicknamed "tree rats", which is appropriate. So they shoot at the tree rat and miss and hit the wire...............
Aug 10, 2016 14:51:57 #
CPR wrote:
Some folks hunt squirrels and they are nicknamed "tree rats", which is appropriate. So they shoot at the tree rat and miss and hit the wire...............
And now it all becomes clear.
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