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 07/26/2011 09:30:23 AM · #51
I would like to join in; however, it may only be once a week or month, etc. I have trouble finding the time to practice but I want to learn as I don't have much of a clue about textures, etc. Looking forward to other's contributions and "how-to".
 07/26/2011 09:35:15 AM · #52
I'm NO teacher...but I've put together this overlay and tried to put my steps in the notes/comments area. If it gets a little "gray" I will try to clarify the confusion (which is sure to follow).

I have Photoshop Elements 8. I've tried to make the notes generic enough for both Photoshop CS/? or Elements. If you have different editing software, I highly suggest looking up on YouTube for your software overlay tutorials...you will be very surprised in what you will find...

anyway here goes nothing...



ETA: I used this YouTube Tutorial

also some overlay textures from Flickr

Message edited by author 2011-07-26 09:54:58.
 07/26/2011 11:19:36 AM · #53
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Sometimes I can't exactly remember what it was I did. That's the main charm of doing overlays & textures--the spontaneous free association of images in my memory, like stream-of-consciousness editing. Occasionally I can see an opportunity to draw something in by hand, which I enjoy very much. I'm very glad Jutilda started this SC & I'm looking forward to seeing what turns out. It's going to be wonderful!

Message edited by author 2011-07-26 11:21:39.
 07/26/2011 11:31:57 AM · #54
I will often describe what I did to an image, especially the complicated ones like the one below.

If it is a simple blend I'll just show the overlay(s) I used and list the blending mode. I make a lot of my own textures and post them here on DPC.
 07/26/2011 11:39:20 AM · #55
I don't know much about these side challenges. Would using a camera application on the phone be OK for this?
 07/26/2011 01:08:39 PM · #56
Originally posted by xion:
I don't know much about these side challenges. Would using a camera application on the phone be OK for this?


Anything you can dream up, & share (if possible, especially if you can name that app), we are all here to learn. At least, I know I am.

Message edited by author 2011-07-26 13:09:34.
 07/26/2011 01:56:08 PM · #57
Originally posted by Ja-9:
Originally posted by jagar:
I have never done a layer, do you need photoshop to do one? if you do that's me out.


what is your editing software jagar? I have PSElements 8...not the "big boy" CS/?


I use lightroom mainly and Nik Software's stuff, i'm guessing none of this allows me to do layers ?, i didn't really miss it until this thread.
 07/26/2011 01:56:36 PM · #58
Since my brother, bmartuch, is in I'm in too!
 07/26/2011 02:34:22 PM · #59
Originally posted by jagar:
Originally posted by Ja-9:
Originally posted by jagar:
I have never done a layer, do you need photoshop to do one? if you do that's me out.


what is your editing software jagar? I have PSElements 8...not the "big boy" CS/?


I use lightroom mainly and Nik Software's stuff, i'm guessing none of this allows me to do layers ?, i didn't really miss it until this thread.


do a search for Lightroom layers...I'll bet there is someway to do that there...let me know...k

ETA: Elements (PS) is only about $59ish???

Message edited by author 2011-07-26 14:36:47.
 07/26/2011 04:05:37 PM · #60
Originally posted by Ja-9:
Originally posted by jagar:
Originally posted by Ja-9:
Originally posted by jagar:
I have never done a layer, do you need photoshop to do one? if you do that's me out.


what is your editing software jagar? I have PSElements 8...not the "big boy" CS/?


I use lightroom mainly and Nik Software's stuff, i'm guessing none of this allows me to do layers ?, i didn't really miss it until this thread.


do a search for Lightroom layers...I'll bet there is someway to do that there...let me know...k

ETA: Elements (PS) is only about $59ish???


Ok I might buy elements tomorrow, thanks.
 07/26/2011 04:07:05 PM · #61
Originally posted by Ja-9:
do a search for Lightroom layers...I'll bet there is someway to do that there...let me know...k

ETA: Elements (PS) is only about $59ish???
No layers in Lightroom but I have a copy of PSE7 that I don't use as I got CS5 recently. Free to take if interested. Elements are not as powerful as CS5 but do the layers.
 07/26/2011 04:24:52 PM · #62
Originally posted by MargaretN:
Originally posted by Ja-9:
do a search for Lightroom layers...I'll bet there is someway to do that there...let me know...k

ETA: Elements (PS) is only about $59ish???
No layers in Lightroom but I have a copy of PSE7 that I don't use as I got CS5 recently. Free to take if interested. Elements are not as powerful as CS5 but do the layers.


Thanks Margaret for the offer but I really only need elements to mess around with this layer thing, I would like to try and keep my PP simple and quick and i can't be bothered to learn a whole new process, I have enjoyed lots of the layered pics I've seen and i might like to try that but expert editing is definitely not for me just yet.

Don't forget you can pop in here when your down, or you can ring if you need anything at all.
 07/26/2011 04:33:14 PM · #63
Originally posted by MargaretN:
Originally posted by Ja-9:
do a search for Lightroom layers...I'll bet there is someway to do that there...let me know...k

ETA: Elements (PS) is only about $59ish???
No layers in Lightroom but I have a copy of PSE7 that I don't use as I got CS5 recently. Free to take if interested. Elements are not as powerful as CS5 but do the layers.


I have Elements 8 and love it...I had Elements 7 before...I use it for alot of different layering/masking (there are work arounds that are pretty slick....) jagar let me know if you need any help...happy to do what I can...
 07/26/2011 04:39:00 PM · #64
Originally posted by jagar:
Thanks Margaret for the offer but I really only need elements to mess around with this layer thing, I would like to try and keep my PP simple and quick and i can't be bothered to learn a whole new process, I have enjoyed lots of the layered pics I've seen and i might like to try that but expert editing is definitely not for me just yet.

Don't forget you can pop in here when your down, or you can ring if you need anything at all.
Thanks, John! We will be close to Cajarc so we'll see you in late September! In the meantime get over the fear of layers - it is not that difficult!! Just go through a specific tutorial just to overlay textures and forget anything else. It will be a good starting point for your learning curve :)
 07/26/2011 04:44:34 PM · #65
Originally posted by Ja-9:
Originally posted by MargaretN:
Originally posted by Ja-9:
do a search for Lightroom layers...I'll bet there is someway to do that there...let me know...k

ETA: Elements (PS) is only about $59ish???
No layers in Lightroom but I have a copy of PSE7 that I don't use as I got CS5 recently. Free to take if interested. Elements are not as powerful as CS5 but do the layers.


I have Elements 8 and love it...I had Elements 7 before...I use it for alot of different layering/masking (there are work arounds that are pretty slick....) jagar let me know if you need any help...happy to do what I can...


Thanks, once I get elements I might take you up on that.
 07/26/2011 04:48:22 PM · #66
Originally posted by MargaretN:
Originally posted by jagar:
Thanks Margaret for the offer but I really only need elements to mess around with this layer thing, I would like to try and keep my PP simple and quick and i can't be bothered to learn a whole new process, I have enjoyed lots of the layered pics I've seen and i might like to try that but expert editing is definitely not for me just yet.

Don't forget you can pop in here when your down, or you can ring if you need anything at all.
Thanks, John! We will be close to Cajarc so we'll see you in late September! In the meantime get over the fear of layers - it is not that difficult!! Just go through a specific tutorial just to overlay textures and forget anything else. It will be a good starting point for your learning curve :)


Get here before the 21st because we're off to England for a couple of weeks, we'll be back on the 5th of October.
 07/26/2011 05:06:28 PM · #67
Originally posted by jagar:
Get here before the 21st because we're off to England for a couple of weeks, we'll be back on the 5th of October.
Helas our timetable is fixed due to flights and accommodation bookings. We'll be in Rocamadour just in time for the balloon festival on 25th September. Oh, well, we are planning another trip to France in 2012 so maybe we'll see you then.
If you would like my copy of PSE7 PM me.
 07/26/2011 05:54:48 PM · #68
hey Jutilda! thank you for suggesting this! i will join! is there a list of everyone doing it yet? Look forward to this! :)
 07/26/2011 06:18:26 PM · #69
I'm in.

Originally posted by jagar:

I use lightroom mainly and Nik Software's stuff, i'm guessing none of this allows me to do layers ?, i didn't really miss it until this thread.


There is another approach which i think may be suitable for which you won't need Photoshop etc, and which i'm going to do, and that is to use the multiple exposure feature in-camera. It makes things a bit more challenging as you need to line things up and keep an eye on the exposure. Also, if your d7000 is like my d300 then there is also a 30sec limit in which to take each shot. This can make for a frantic rushing about as you cram the shots in but it is rewarding when it works. I'm doing my SoFoBoMo book using this method and i made a start a couple of days ago. I'll post up some images in the side challenge as i go on. Here's a handful i've already done...






07/26/2011 06:36:56 PM · #70
I thought you meant layered Site Council! :)
 07/26/2011 07:22:07 PM · #71
far out .. i've been hanging out for a side challenge .. i wont be online a lot of the time but i'll do what i can ..
i'm in .. :)xx

07/26/2011 07:34:48 PM · #72
Originally posted by roz:
far out .. i've been hanging out for a side challenge .. i wont be online a lot of the time but i'll do what i can ..
i'm in .. :)xx


YAHOO!!! i'm glad you'll be joining us! I cant wait to see what you'll come up with :)
 07/26/2011 09:18:08 PM · #73
Originally posted by ScooterMcNutty:
Originally posted by roz:
far out .. i've been hanging out for a side challenge .. i wont be online a lot of the time but i'll do what i can ..
i'm in .. :)xx


YAHOO!!! i'm glad you'll be joining us! I cant wait to see what you'll come up with :)


lol... and OMG .. the pressures on ..
i'm extremely ordinary .. especially lately .. no inspiration .. hoping this side of judy's will get me going a bit .. wish it was the 1st august right now .. :)
 07/27/2011 01:27:46 AM · #74
yes please! the last one was so much fun. :)
 07/27/2011 04:57:36 AM · #75
Don't forget to visit the DPC texture gallery as well (if no one has already said this) //www.dpchallenge.com/photo_gallery.php?GALLERY_ID=54. A lot of work added by cgino
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