Photoshop questions?

James07 · 19 Dec 2006 at 02:37

How do people actually make signatures? how do theymake the pic bland in with the background?

how do people actually learn how to use this software??

any help would be appreciated as i want to learn to use the software properly.

Richiev4 · 19 Dec 2006 at 02:50

Hi

Photoshop is probably (IMO) the most complex image editing program there is, thats why it is the industry leader. Do a search for 'Photoshop Tutorials' and see what come up.

There are plenty of websites out there for all levels, alternativly buy a book on the subject. here are a few links to get you started.

http://www.pegaweb.com/index.html

http://www.good-tutorials.com/

http://www.tutorialized.com/tutorials/Photoshop/1

http://www.newfreetemplates.com/photoshop_tutorials.php

Hope this helps

Rich

James07 · 19 Dec 2006 at 02:54

thanks for the tip and links... how would one get a picture of a evo out of a picture like this without bringing the background with it?

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/434/83eb12pb2.jpg

Hector · 19 Dec 2006 at 03:02

http://www.graphic-design.com/Photoshop/extracting/extract.html

Richiev4 · 19 Dec 2006 at 03:04

Ok This is very very rough but uses the extract tool in Photoshop

http://www.snavebelac.com/hce/extract.jpg

If you have more time the results can be way better, or you can use the pen tool to cut it out by hand.

The pen tool is what the print industry used to do 'cut outs, in magazines.

Best thing to do is experiment

Richiev4 · 19 Dec 2006 at 03:10

You may want to try this when you get used to the pen tool

http://www.newfreetemplates.com/tutorials/photoshop_tutorials/photoshop_tutorial_Spray_my_Ride.php

Rich

James07 · 19 Dec 2006 at 03:19

aye i just used this

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/58091/photoshop_tutorial_extracting_images.html

worksish...

thanks lads.

Richiev4 · 19 Dec 2006 at 03:32

Glad we could help

Photoshop is a great program, I'm lucky enough to work in the print industry and have seen some amazing things done with the program.

Can you post your results?

Enjoy

Rich

James07 · 19 Dec 2006 at 10:09

Richiev4 said:
Glad we could help

Photoshop is a great program, I'm lucky enough to work in the print industry and have seen some amazing things done with the program.

Can you post your results?

Enjoy

Rich

Yeah just keep watching this thread

Brizzles · 19 Dec 2006 at 11:18

James07 said:
thanks for the tip and links... how would one get a picture of a evo out of a picture like this without bringing the background with it?

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/434/83eb12pb2.jpg

For the one in your sig, i used the magnetic lassoo with a 2 pixel feather and then zoomed in close and used the eraser to clean it up.

As posted the extract filter is an option, it all depends on the background.

Good Luck.

Mark

James07 · 19 Dec 2006 at 11:52

mrdbristol said:
For the one in your sig, i used the magnetic lassoo with a 2 pixel feather and then zoomed in close and used the eraser to clean it up.

As posted the extract filter is an option, it all depends on the background.

Good Luck.

Mark

ok thanks mate.

Nimzicki · 19 Dec 2006 at 19:39

Personally id avoid the magnetic lassoo at all costs, its not accurate enough and is easy to screw up and get frustrated with. Learn to use the pen tool, its truly invaluable, plus it helps no end if you ever want to get to know Illustrator too

valve90210 · 20 Dec 2006 at 16:23

Nimzicki said:
Personally id avoid the magnetic lassoo at all costs, its not accurate enough and is easy to screw up and get frustrated with. Learn to use the pen tool, its truly invaluable, plus it helps no end if you ever want to get to know Illustrator too

Yep, good advice there!!!

Valve

Brizzles · 20 Dec 2006 at 17:06

Nimzicki said:
Personally id avoid the magnetic lassoo at all costs, its not accurate enough and is easy to screw up and get frustrated with. Learn to use the pen tool, its truly invaluable, plus it helps no end if you ever want to get to know Illustrator too

Thought i'd just defend my advise.

As with any tool it's as good as the user.

But, yes, nimzicki the pen tool is is a great tool to master.

Mark

Chaos · 20 Dec 2006 at 17:25

I usually use the quick mask to cut stuff out.

http://www.graphicmentor.com/tutorials/quickmask/index2.php

Nimzicki · 20 Dec 2006 at 19:26

mrdbristol said:
Thought i'd just defend my advise.

As with any tool it's as good as the user.

But, yes, nimzicki the pen tool is is a great tool to master.

Mark

Its good to know the extract tool/lassoo but its not anywhere near as accurate as the pen tool once its been mastered

Nimzicki · 20 Dec 2006 at 19:26

*double post.

Brizzles · 20 Dec 2006 at 22:06

Nimzicki said:
Its good to know the extract tool/lassoo but its not anywhere near as accurate as the pen tool once its been mastered

As my post stated ,the pen tool is a great tool to master.

But it's as accurate as the user, and for a noob , a diffficult one.

If i was starting again , then I agreee 100% , learn the pen tool.

But use whatever does the the job, Photoshop offers so much variety.

Mark

Nimzicki · 20 Dec 2006 at 22:12

Just remember to alt-click on the previous point so the curve goes where you want it to and you're set