Basic editing question - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

11/07/2007 09:02:40 AM · #1

You may not:
use the marquee, lasso, or similar tool to select a portion of your image for any reason other than cropping or creating a border.

Can I use the marquee to select the whole image to level a horizon or make anything level. As long as i select the whole image?

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

11/07/2007 09:09:47 AM · #2

Yes. That would fall under the exception of cropping. You'd have to cut something from the image if you are straightening the horizon or you'd end up with empty pixels at the corners. As I recall, there is no rule against rotation or even flipping the image in Basic.

Apple iPhone 5

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

11/07/2007 09:12:29 AM · #3

Also, you can rotate the image without using a selection if you'd prefer (assuming you're using Photoshop)

Hit 'I' to get the measure tool up. Draw a straight line where you want the horizon to be. Select 'Image / Rotate Canvas / Arbitrary...'

11/07/2007 09:15:38 AM · #4

I figured it'd be okay but its just that i just realized its listed under "you may not". Would still like a confirmation from SC on this, because i'm considering driving out again to do a reshoot.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

11/07/2007 09:16:29 AM · #5

Originally posted by jhonan:

Hmmm! I'll try that

KaDi

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

11/07/2007 09:19:21 AM · #6

Originally posted by dmadden:

I figured it'd be okay but its just that i just realized its listed under "you may not". Would still like a confirmation from SC on this, because i'm considering driving out again to do a reshoot.

You'll probably get an answer more quickly if you send a "general inquiry" to the SC. Can be found under "contact us" in the Help menu: //www.dpchallenge.com/help_contact.php

Apple iPhone 5

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

11/07/2007 09:21:10 AM · #7

For Basic Editing;

You may:

* use any feature of your camera while photographing your entry, with the exception of combining multiple captures in-camera.
* crop, rotate and resize your entry. ...

But check with SC just to make sure.

pix-al

Canon EOS-5D

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

11/07/2007 09:23:57 AM · #8

Originally posted by jhonan:

Hit 'I' to get the measure tool up. Draw a straight line where you want the horizon to be. Select 'Image / Rotate Canvas / Arbitrary...'

I think this is what I have been trying to work out for AGES! I'll have a look later - Thanks!

11/07/2007 09:24:13 AM · #9

Think I'm satisfied now, thanks! Saved me a drive :)

cpanaioti