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12/01/2006 11:48:00 PM · #1 |
I am just starting to learn how to use layers.
Tonight is the first time I have done anything with them.
Here is what little I can do, lol...
My son is one of the boy's in the photo.
When I had this one on the screen tonight he asked if I could cut out the girls.
So I decided to see what I could do with my new found skill.
I know it's nothing, but it is a start in helping learn about layers.
My son thought is was cool and the wife said something about making christmas cards, lol...
Christmas cards, yeah right, what ever dear...
First time posting thumbnails too, hope you can see them. :)
It would be great if you could post some photos too that you have used layers in.
Show me what layers can really be used for.
Show me the good stuff..
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12/02/2006 03:57:14 PM · #2 |
Wow, no replies.
Something I said... :)
So now I have learned to use layers some more. I can use two layers, shift one layer and then use the eraser tool to erase the layer in front so the background layer come though.
This has been useful in learning how to remove stray hairs and even to add things.
I am finding layers very, very interesting..
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12/02/2006 03:59:52 PM · #3 |
Thought the title was 'Lawyers, What can you do with them' heheheh.
I imagine like anyone else I could just point at every single photo in my portfolio here as an example of wht layers can be used for. Adjusting the photo without altering the original underlying image. Color changes, contrast changes, etc, etc, etc all of which when done in a layer can be blended in different ways, applied to only certain parts of the photo, and - most exciting - toggled on/off to measure their effect. |
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12/02/2006 04:19:11 PM · #4 |
Originally posted by routerguy666:
... applied to only certain parts of the photo, and - most exciting - toggled on/off to measure their effect. |
One of the most useful functions of using a new layer is to perform non-destructive) retouching, for example to clone out wires.
Create a new layer and use the clone tool with the "Use All Layers" option selected; you select from the BG, but "paint" onto the new layer, leaving the original intact but hidden. Toggling the retouching on and off with let you easily see if you have a close match.
Hint: When cloning as above, it's best to have all Adjustment Layers toggled off, or your cloned material will be added with any onal corrections already applied, in effect applying the effect twice. Once the retouching is complete, you can toggle on the adjustment layer again to apply the effect to the combined layers.
There are already several existing threads on the use of Adjustment Layers -- try using the Advanced Search feature and search the thread titles. |
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