Photoshop OOB Tutorial

[PseFrank]

Hi Bob, sorry I didn't make the album point very clear. For those of us that have started/included an album in our Extreme Tech Support - Free PC Help profiles by uploading some of our photos. The site machinery automatically resizes those images to no more than 600 x 600 pixels, with a file size of no more than 97.7KB. This not only saves on bandwidth, but also makes the threads much neater (No scrolling from side to side).

 

Some of us have Photobucket accounts to host our images. But the problem with uploading images to Extreme Tech Support - Free PC Help from photobucket is that whatever size the images are on photobucket, thats the size that will be posted in the Extreme Tech Support - Free PC Help threads. Most of these are much to big for that purpose.

 

We must remember that Extreme Tech Support - Free PC Help is primarily for free assistance and advice with computer problems, and not a photo sharing site. So those of us that are interested in photo editing and photography in general should try and set a good example to other members when posting images.

 

I have to go out now Bob, but later on today I'll post a tutorial on how to prepare and resize images using Photoshop. And also some information about how best to prepare and upload photos to our Extreme Tech Support - Free PC Help albums.

I do need the assistance of the likes of yourself, DSTM, Paul, and other members who share our interest to keep the site tidy.

 

You're a friend Bob...Thanks for your support...:)

[bob12a]

I will help to keep the site as you want.

 

I have created an album bobs OOB posted one pic ferry steps.

 

Some tips on cutting in photo shop would be great.

[paulc]

That is great job Bob. you are getting the hang of it now

[bob12a]

posting from gallery??

 

http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=100&pictureid=227

Edited September 23, 2010 by PseFrank

[paulc]

This is how to make a square brush for Photoshop. It helps to erase a corner

1 click file then new set width and height to 2500. Set background to transparent

 

2 with the rectangular marquee tool draw a square in the middle about half the size of the frame

 

3 with the marquee still flashing fill it with the paint bucket tool (black)

 

4 go to edit tab and click define brush

 

That is it you should have a square brush in you brush pallet

 

When using a brush in Photoshop to increase or decrease the size of the brush press the [ ] keys

[ Decrease size ] increase size

[bob12a]

Thanks for tip and praise. Edited September 23, 2010 by PseFrank

[paulc]

nice one Bob you are getting better all the time

[PseFrank]

posting from gallery??

 

http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=100&pictureid=227

 

 

Hi Bob...here's how to post an image from one of your Extreme Tech Support - Free PC Help albums.

 

1) Click the Quick Links tab (Near top of screen). Choose Your Profile from the menu.

 

2) Go to your albums and choose the album that houses the image you want to post.

 

3) Click on the thumbnail image you want to post. Just below your enlarged image you will see two boxes. Right click on the lower one (The BB code box) and choose Copy from the drop down menu....Or click on the text to highlight it, and hit CTRL + C to copy.

 

http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=96&pictureid=228

 

4) Go to the forum you want to post your image in. When you have your cursor flashing in the place you want post your image....Hit CTRL + V on your keyboard. This will post your image in that thread.

Edited September 23, 2010 by PseFrank

[bob12a]

OOB Ferry steps

 

Another from the Gallery as instructed by Frank.

 

I am not getting the edges of the cuts around the awkward parts smooth enough for my liking.

http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=100&pictureid=226

[DSTM]

Good try Bob. That is a difficult one.

Are you blowing the images up, and using a small hard Brush?

[bob12a]

Good try Bob. That is a difficult one.

Are you blowing the images up, and using a small hard Brush?

 

Yes I think so Dougie though guidance would not go amiss.

[DSTM]

The experts should be along shortly,to advise you, Bob

I know, to blow up your Image to work on,it's CRTL>+ and to reduce the image,it's

CTRL>-

I am only learning myself.:)

[PseFrank]

@ DSTM...Hi Dougie, thanks for helping out here..:)

 

@ Bob...Just as Dougie has stated, the command for blowing an image up on your screen is CTRL & + ( Thats the control key plus the + key ). And to go smaller use the Minus key ("-").

 

This link may help...Read the third question

 

When you're cutting around an object/subject in an image, always blow it up really big on your screen. The link I have given above also tells how to move to a different section of a blown up image.

 

To get into tight corners with a brush...Reduce the size of the brush. It's that simple...

 

Use the right and left bracket keys on your keyboard to alter the size of your brush.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

In the OOB tutorial I suggest lowering the opacity of the frame layer when erasing the section that passes over your subject...DO NOT FORGET TO RETURN IT TO 100% OPACITY when you have finished.

 

I've noticed on a couple of your OOB's Bob, that I can still see through the frame.

[DSTM]

Hi Guys.Wondering if this Thread,can be made a sticky, Please.:)

As we often like to ask questions,and really don't want to chase the Thread,all the time.

Question.

When you blow an image up to use the Brush, there is often up to 4 rows of Pixels showing,in varying degrees of Opacity.Example 4.

What row do you remove,as rule of thumb?

 

Also, some flowers have a distinct point between the Petals. What Brush is most suitable to remove unwanted Pixels from this area? To the uniniated,this causes a problem,even when blown up. Thanks.

 

http://i52.tinypic.com/xdazvl.png

[paulc]

my new 3d graphics card works well

 

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/python9/3dgraphicscard.jpg

 

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/python9/NGM1998_04p126-7.jpg

[DSTM]

Nicely done, Paul.

I must try doing something like that.:)

[paulc]

OOB photo but using two photos

 

http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s84/python9/3ddogcropped.jpg

 

 

1 Open both photos into Photoshop

 

2 Now drag and drop the photo that you want to appear as the oob part of the photo

Into the master photo

Now you should have two layers in the main photo. (Background and layer 1)

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

 

 

 

3 Select layer 1 so the it goes blue the active layer

You can reduce the opacity of the layer so you can see the background photo through it

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

 

 

Select the move tool and move the photo to about where you want it to be

Go to edit tab and select free transform tool and resize it

In the transform tools you can use Scale, Rotate, Distort to match it to where you want it.

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

 

 

 

When you are happy with it double click inside the box to finish it (you can always go back to it later by selecting the layer and click on transform again).

 

4 now you have to create a layer mask

Click on add layer mask

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

 

 

 

If you do not have a layer mask icon i.e. (Photoshop elements you can do it this way)

1 Click on the background layer to make it active now go to the the create new fill or adjustment layer (circle icon half black half white) at bottom of the layer pallet

 

Select the Levels now you will have a adjustment layer between the background layer and layer 1.

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

 

 

2 now click on layer1 to make it active. Press ctrl + G keys that links it with the adjustment layer below

Now you should have a arrow pointing down at the side of the layer icon

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

 

 

5 now select the white layer mask thumbnail ( adjustment layer box in elements)

with the foreground / background colour set to black and white ( press d key )

Select the brush tool click on part of the photo you do not want it will remove it

Remove all that you do not want. Do not worry if you remove parts you need press the X key and the foreground colour will now be white. Now click the brush tool over the part you need back and it should reappear (black removes it white returns it)

 

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

 

 

6 return the opacity back to 100% on layer 1

If you missed some bit with the brush tool with the opacity down it will show now so you can remove them or return them.

[DSTM]

Thanks for all your time making this Tutorial,Paul.

Much appreciated.:)

[PseFrank]

I'll second what Dougie has said...Thanks for the input Paul...and great use of the clipping mask..:-)

[bob12a]

OOB He aint heavy he is my brother

 

http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=100&pictureid=246

 

Thank you all for your kind HELP and comments

 

Been away for a week.

[DSTM]

Looks Good, BOB.

Well Done.:)

[PseFrank]

Great job Bob...best yet if you don't mind me saying. Good job on the frame...:-)

[bob12a]

Great job Bob...best yet if you don't mind me saying. Good job on the frame...:-)

Of course I dont mind you saying so Frank more than happy for you to pull it to pieces.

 

Looks Good, BOB.

Well Done.:)

 

Thank you D

 

 

 

Bob

Edited October 7, 2010 by bob12a

[bob12a]

oob pink flower

 

Still trying

http://extremetechsupport.com/forum/picture.php?albumid=100&pictureid=248

Edited October 27, 2010 by bob12a