The Photo Thread

[DSTM]

I have seen some of your work,Wellies.

You are very good at what you do.

When I see excellent images like these,2 questions always come to mind.

What program and how is it achieved.:)

 

I have watched soooo many hours of tutorials,however most tutorials are geared for the advanced,not the beginner.:mad:

[PseFrank]

Wow wellies, these look great! I'd bet that some of the forum users would love to learn more about graphics and how to produce them...

[wellies]

Those are done in Xara Xtreme. Primarily a vector drawing program but it has quite a good capability in photo editing too. It's possible to import photos into it and shape them and apply effects to them.

 

The first image is done by using the 3D tool to the photos and moving them around until they look right. The most challenging part was the making the reflection.

 

The second image is 4 of the same photos placed on top of each other and then varying degrees of page curl added to each one. The result is then set against a background and given a degree of shadow to enhance the 3D effect.

 

Edit: Sorry, I miscounted. It was 5 photos.

Edited August 29, 2010 by wellies

[Plastic Nev]

Some good effects there guys, why not a tutorial on Photoshop if any one has the time to do one, I feel sure it would be welcome for those who have it or intend getting it.

Nev.

[paulc]

It is good to live on the sunny side of the street

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/python9/sunnysidecopy.jpg

Edited August 30, 2010 by paulc

[PseFrank]

Nice one Paul...I like your style..

[wellies]

I like it! It would be interesting to stand on the snowy side and throw snowballs at those on the sunny side. :)

[DSTM]

http://i34.tinypic.com/111l2xt.png

[PseFrank]

Way to go! Dougie....Good job mate..;)

[DSTM]

Thanks Frank.First effort. I used the wrong colours.

Be critical with it.

I do have a question for the other Forum.:)

[paulc]

Very good for your first time DSTM

[DSTM]

Thanks,Paul. I am game showing a first effort at OOB.:eek:

 

I bought a top of the line Graphics Tablet, to make everything easier with Photoshop.

Any do's and Don'ts with them,I wonder? Tricks.?

Thanks.:)

[bob12a]

Thanks,Paul. I am game showing a first effort at OOB.:eek:

 

I bought a top of the line Graphics Tablet, to make everything easier with Photoshop.

Any do's and Don'ts with them,I wonder? Tricks.?

Thanks.:)

 

I would like to know about these tablets as well please Dstm where did you buy it ans how much Ta

[DSTM]

I would like to know about these tablets as well please Dstm where did you buy it ans how much Ta

 

Hi Bob.I bought a Capax Vista Pad. I haven't had it long enough to comment as yet.

Was advised never to buy a cheap one.

Waycom supposed to be the best,however my computer shop was out of stock.

Supposed to be superior for detailed work like in Photoshop,where it's a pain to keep the mouse steady.

I paid $169 AUD and converting to English pounds is around 100 pounds.

 

http://i51.tinypic.com/oat1md.jpg

[bob12a]

Thanks very much D I will look that up later.

[DSTM]

Hi Frank.Those tips, working with multiple images,in the Tutorial Section, are so helpfull.Thats saves hours of time, trying to figure these things out.

Thanks.:)

[bob12a]

I 2nd that thank you very much Frank

 

Here is the link as well

http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/articles-and-tutorials/10397-photoshop-tutorials-tips-and-hints.html

[pitfall]

sure need a satnav there nev ;)

[paulc]

Never believe what you see in photos

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/python9/seatiger-1.jpg

 

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/python9/dolion1.jpg

 

this one north east Scotland last week

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/python9/polorbear1.jpg

[DSTM]

Excellent Images,Paul.

Amazing what you can do with Photoshop,if your experienced.

This one I think is done so well.

 

http://i55.tinypic.com/2coii46.jpg

[paulc]

is that your work DSTM it is a great job with Photoshop

[DSTM]

No way, Paul. It's not my effort.Wish I was clever enough.

I found it on the Net a couple of years ago,and saved it in my Pictures.

Maybe one day,Frank could write a Tutorial, how this is achieved.:)

[bob12a]

Thank you all for a good giggle.

[PseFrank]

Please forgive me Dougie, but your dog asked me for a lift to his orthodontist....

 

http://i1201.photobucket.com/albums/bb356/PseFrank/Photoshop%20Edits/Dougiesdog.jpg

[paulc]

Very good PseFrank