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Post by VanillaOrchids on Jul 31, 2008 19:04:03 GMT -5
I want to do some thing that will get you all to edit images so that we can all share how we did it and show the outcome of the edits. Image 001Let's say that someone asked you to edit the above image for them. They would like for you to remove the W in the center tile and replace it with the letter X ... preferably at the same angle the W is in. How would you do it?Take the image, edit it, and document what you did. Doesn't have to be extremely detailed write up of what you did but at least be sure to explain what tool(s) you used and a bit about how you did it. Once you're done, post the results. Please be sure to state what program you used.
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Post by minnie on Jul 31, 2008 19:18:44 GMT -5
PhotoFiltre Version:
What i've done was use the polygon tool (similar to a lasso) and try to go around the border of the square. After it's surrounded by the polygon, I just used the gradient tool by using the same colors from the squares. I used the monochromatic tool from left to right: #B49F7E to #EFDAB9. then I used a Pristina font for the X and made it a 25 degree angle and placed it right in the center of the square. The pattern I used from this font was still a monochromatic color again from top to bottom: #820000 to #CA0000. The outcome was extremely close and don't be fooled if it looks like a seven, lol.
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Post by VanillaOrchids on Aug 2, 2008 21:02:11 GMT -5
That turned out perfect Minnie! Thank you for doing this. I started my edit of the image but at the time didn't get to finish it. I plan to finish it though. LOL
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Post by .:SquEWHeeT:. on Aug 3, 2008 1:55:28 GMT -5
Below are the steps I did. Note I was Using Photoshop CS3. - First: Open Up Image In CS3 and Duplicate the image.
- Second: Now select the "Quick Selection Tool" and select the middle section where the W is and make sure it selects the whole section like the image below.
- Third: Now Delete that section that is highlighted in the image above and then make a new layer while keeping that section still selected.
- Fourth: Now Change your colors to #e9cc9d & #f4e3ca and use the Gradient Tool and make a effect that goes from the top left of the square to the bottom right.
- Fifth: Hide the layer you just made and then change your font to "Times New Roman" an make a capital X. Now hit Ctrl+T and rotate the letter to the W that you can see and then adjust the letter X to the Size of the W.
- Sixth: Now add a Gradient Layer Style of these two colors #5e0000 & #af0000. And then add a 1px Black Stroke.
- Seventh: Now just hide the layer with the W showing and make the layer with the two tan colors to show and then you should have a image that looks like the original image but just with a X instead of a W.
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Post by VanillaOrchids on Aug 3, 2008 8:51:22 GMT -5
Very nice .:SquEWHeeT:.! After posting this thread I got to thinking that people might think that I want them to write up tutorials, which is why I said that the write up didn't have to be extremely detailed, however the more detail the easier it is for someone to following along. I'll try to get mine posted today if I'm able to get connected to the internet later. EditDone in Photoshop 7I started off magnifying the center tile so that I could see the details better. I then selected the Polygonal Lasso Tool and made a selection around the W. As you will notice the tile has a gradient color on it. So I then took the Eyedropper Tool and selected the darkest color and the lightest color. In a new layer I added a Linear Gradient in approximately the same direction as the original gradient went. Since I didn't select the whole of the surface, I had to make sure that the gradient was in the same direction, which if I had selected the whole surface, that wouldn't have been a problem. After that I then selected the darkest and lightest color red from the W of the original image as my foreground and background. Using the Text Tool I added a letter X. Then I went to Edit > Transform > Rotate so that I could angle the X in a similar fashion to the W. Then in the layer paletter, right click on the text layer and the click on the Gradient Overlay section. From there, I click the gradient drop down menu so that I could select the current background/foreground colors. You may have to reverse the gradient, if need be check reverse. Adjust the angle of the gradient as necessary as well. Then clicking on Stroke I added a 1 pixel black stroke.
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Post by VanillaOrchids on Aug 7, 2008 18:09:38 GMT -5
Image 002- click to enlarge Alright, this one is going to be more difficult than the last one. Someone gives you the image above and asks you to remove those pillows in the center. How would you do it?
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Post by minnie on Aug 7, 2008 18:21:44 GMT -5
I'll be doing this!
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Post by VanillaOrchids on Aug 7, 2008 18:26:41 GMT -5
Oh good. I was afraid that no one would try it.
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Post by minnie on Aug 7, 2008 18:40:31 GMT -5
PhotoFiltre Version:
What i've done was use the polygon tool to go around an empty spot on the white surface then I try to paste it into the pillows, I smooth the edges to match the textures and blends well with the surface. The border was also done by the polygon tool as well for the pool water. I just tried to copy in an empty spot and paste it along the pillows with a touch of smudging/blending. When I tried to paste the piece I fliped it vertically so it seems to fit the reflection from the pool. With that I use 30% of gaussian blur in the bumpy edges to blend well with the overall pool.
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Post by VanillaOrchids on Aug 7, 2008 22:36:23 GMT -5
That's actually pretty good Minnie. However, I can see the outlines on the bed as the bed is not actually all pure white, and so it could use a little more blending. And along the edge of the pool there is an obvious repeat of pattern ... which sometimes can't be help but I think there was enough edging of the pool to be able to avoid an obvious repeat.
I do think you did a good job with it though.
I have my edit done, as I did it before posting the image in this thread, but I don't have the write up finished yet.
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Post by minnie on Aug 7, 2008 22:40:12 GMT -5
I appreciate the comments and it was more difficult though.
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Post by VanillaOrchids on Aug 7, 2008 23:03:30 GMT -5
Oh, definitely. I knew it would be a lot more difficult. I am just really glad that you decided to give it a try though.
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Post by VanillaOrchids on Aug 13, 2008 12:29:46 GMT -5
OK, here is my edit. Done in Photoshop.First off I took the Clone Stamp Tool set on a soft round brush and got rid of the pillow section that overlapped the blue portion of the pool. Then I took the Rectangle Selection Tool and selected a section to the far right of the pillows. Hit CTRL + J to put that selection into a new layer then move it over the pillows so that it lined up well. I then went to EDIT > TRANSFORM > DISTORT and distorted it a tad bit so that the obvious lines at the edge of the pool would line up. I then applied a layer mask to that layer and with a medium size soft brush, black in color, went along the edges to blend and to uncover that wooden stand near the left corner of the bed. After that, in a new layer, I took the Eyedropper Tool and selected one of the lighter colors from the mattress and painted over the rest of bed, blending into the existing colors (as certain areas are darker than others. And then, just to finish it off, I added a very small amount of noise to the color so that it didn't appear smoother than the actual texture of the sheet. And ... that's it.
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Post by VanillaOrchids on Aug 18, 2008 13:01:51 GMT -5
Image 003For this, let's say someone asked you to remove the nose and lip piercings ... how would you do it?This will be much like the last one, with having to remove something from a picture, but from my attempt at editing it, I noticed that I used a tool that I didn't use in the previous one so I thought it would be a good challenge.
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Post by VanillaOrchids on Aug 20, 2008 16:27:30 GMT -5
No one interested in trying to edit image 3?
Well, I guess if no one else is going to attempt this I might as well just post the edit I did. I used the clone stamp tool to remove the majority of the piercings and also used the smudge tool with a small, soft round brush to blend changes in the skin color. Also, when I removed the rings her bottom lip looked extremely big ... like she was punched in the mouth, so I also edited it a bit to make the lip just a little smaller.
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