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05/27/2008 01:27:06 AM · #1 |
| In basic editing, it says Gaussian Blur is allowed, can the opacity be lowered on it once the effect is put on, as long as it is put on the whole image? Are there any restrictions on it? The rules aren't very clear in regards to that, I don't want to get disqualified. |
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05/27/2008 01:36:36 AM · #2 |
yes, i think so, but i MIGHT be wrong.
sorry if thats no help. haha |
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05/27/2008 01:44:01 AM · #3 |
Yes, to my knowledge it is okay to lower the opacity of a layer in basic.
"Acid" in basic TUT.
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05/27/2008 01:47:08 AM · #4 |
In Basic you can:
1) Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur
2) Filter > Fade > Fade Gaussian Blur
What you cannot do in Basic (but can in Advanced editing) is duplicate the Background layer, apply the blur filter, and then lower the layer opacity to allow the Background layer to show through and blend with the blurred layer.
However, with some experimentation, you can probably achieve a close approximation of the latter result using the former technique. Good luck! |
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05/27/2008 01:48:42 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by Nald:
Yes, to my knowledge it is okay to lower the opacity of a layer in basic.
"Acid" in basic TUT. |
Nope -- you must've mis-read it ...
Originally posted by Tutorial:
...But like many of the downloadable actions available, it uses steps that are not legal in basic editing. |
Message edited by author 2008-05-27 01:49:47. |
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05/27/2008 01:56:58 AM · #6 |
Originally posted by Tutorial:
...But like many of the downloadable actions available, it uses steps that are not legal in basic editing. |
I read this as if she was speaking about DOWNLOADABLE actions that are not legal in basic editing but she sets out trying to achieve the same results by using basic editing steps.
Originally posted by Tutorial:
"It was too strong for my taste, so I reduced the opacity of the Curves layer to about 65%. Note that ALL adjustment layers remain in Normal blending mode! " |
So that's not legal?
Message edited by author 2008-05-27 02:04:36.
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05/27/2008 02:07:49 AM · #7 |
Curves is an Adjustment layer and contains no pixels -- that is different than an layer containing a version of the image which then has a filter applied to it, which is what the OP is desiring to accomplish.
Adjustment layers are the only ones allowed in Basic editing; you can't use any layers containing pixels or masks at all. |
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05/27/2008 02:10:51 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by Nald:
Originally posted by Tutorial:
...But like many of the downloadable actions available, it uses steps that are not legal in basic editing. |
I read this as if she was speaking about DOWNLOADABLE actions that are not legal in basic editing but she sets out trying to achieve the same results by using basic editing steps. |
Ah, you are correct here. But, the DPC tutorial uses only Adjustment Layers, no layers containing pixels, in order to bypass any illegal steps by using Basic-legal ones. |
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