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05/10/2004 06:23:00 PM · #1 |
I am not very familiar with PS and other editing techniques. I am trying to discern what is and isn't allowed for the challenges, especially member ones that allow more use of editing. If you can only use adjustments to the image as a whole, and can't use selection tools, then how do you (for instance) brighten one area while darkening another, or keeping it as it was? And I also need to know the different ways of utilizing "layers". It states that you can't use them, but I thought almost anything you do in PS essentially creates a "layer". There is obviously a lot I need to learn! "De-saturation" would seem to me something you are only applying to an area, also, but is quite often used in the challenges. As always, any help will be appreciated! Thanks!
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05/10/2004 06:25:40 PM · #2 |
With basic editing you can only use adjustment layers and then only in normal blending mode. When you first create an adjustment layer this is the default blending mode.
Anything you can do with a layer you can do directly to the background. The advantage of layers is that it is easy to undo something.
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05/10/2004 06:35:59 PM · #3 |
Sorry . . I am not familiar enough with the PS terms. I actually have other programs and only a stripped free version of PS. I don't know what default blending modes are or undertand what you mean by "can do directly to the background". Sorry!
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05/10/2004 06:46:01 PM · #4 |
| In the member (Advanced Editing) challenges you are allowed to use selection tools, for example to make a mask for an adjustment layer, and to use the dodge, burn, and clone tools, just don't use them "too much." Unfortunately, there's no real way for me to tell you what's too much ... |
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05/10/2004 06:52:18 PM · #5 |
Does that mean that you can select areas for lightening/darkening or de-saturation? Can you define layer, mask and adjustment layer for me? As I said, I know some of the editing ins and outs, but not all the PS terms. Thank you!
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05/10/2004 06:58:57 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by Kylie:
then how do you (for instance) brighten one area while darkening another, or keeping it as it was? |
....curves, levels, selective color, contrast.
Which PS do you have?
Message edited by author 2004-05-10 18:59:49. |
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05/10/2004 07:03:16 PM · #7 |
I have Elements 1.0 that came with a Wacom tablet. I have waded in a couple times, but always get a bit overwhelmed! I have posted here a few times regarding my editing-lack-of-knowledge and kindly -- no one has blasted me for my ignorance!! LOL I get stuck on how to get something "to take" in PS and move on to the next task . . . pretty bad, I know! You are always very kind a patient with us newbies, Faidoi!
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05/10/2004 07:04:31 PM · #8 |
A layer is just that, like a layer of clear plastic laid down over the image. It can contain either image or adjustment information, and can be turned on or off with the little "Eye-con" in the Layers palette. By putting all or part of the the image on a layer, you can make changes experimentally, without losing the original data. You can also make layers partially transparent.
Think of a mask as a layer partly sprayed-over with paint, to control how much effect an adjustment has on the image (masked-off areas are "protected" from the effect.
An adjustment layer is any of the various adjustments (Curves, Levels, Channel Mixer, etc.) placed on a layer so that its effect is not applied permanently, but can be changed or turned off.
Message edited by author 2004-05-10 19:06:48. |
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05/10/2004 07:10:04 PM · #9 |
Thank you!!!! I appreciate the help and patience.
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05/10/2004 07:12:50 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by Kylie:
Sorry . . I am not familiar enough with the PS terms. I actually have other programs and only a stripped free version of PS. I don't know what default blending modes are or undertand what you mean by "can do directly to the background". Sorry! |
Not a problem.
The 'background' is the original image. In Photoshop this is what is known as the bottom layer. If you don't create any new layers then all your changes will be applied to the background.
The blending mode is how layers interact with each other.
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05/10/2004 07:21:36 PM · #11 |
I hate the searching feature :(
I posted up a link to a video tutorial for Elements and I can't find it within the forums anymore. It smucks :(
It thing I posted it for Rooster one time also. Do you happen to have the link ? |
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05/10/2004 07:27:25 PM · #12 |
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05/10/2004 07:31:34 PM · #13 |
Thanks again! I will start reading some of that and see if I can start absorbing some of this. I think I try to learn too many things, too quickly, all at once and get brain fade! Maybe I should think about investing in PSE and get a learning book. But then I woun't have time to vote and comment, take pictures, post silly questions, and re-introduce myself to my family!
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