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Post by maghdalena on Oct 16, 2016 3:48:25 GMT
What we want to do is change all three symbols as shown below: The original was shown as black, and we don't want black; we wanted to test different colors to see what worked best. The symbol would be the foreground. And that's what we're having issues with. We can't seem to contact the artist. He doesn't answer our emails, so we're having to do it ourselves. But it's just the symbol color we want to change, not colorize the whole image. I hope that clears things up somewhat. Oh, by the way, when we tried to put the original file in Photoshop CS2, it was marked as an Illustrator image. Not sure which version of Illustrator he was using. I'm assuming it is a recent or current version.  |
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 16, 2016 4:58:27 GMT
But it's just the symbol color we want to change, not colorize the whole image. Try this.
1. Ctrl-Click on the layer thumbnail (not on the layer name). This will load this layer as a selection; you will see marching ants around the symbols.
2. Go to Edit>Fill Selection> Use Color . . . and choose the color you want from the Color Picker.
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Post by cats4jan on Oct 16, 2016 12:22:24 GMT
In PSE, there are always numerous ways to do things - we all have our favorites.____________________________________________ My first step is always to change a 'background' layer to a regular layer. As we previously discussed, dragging the lock to the trashcan -- on the background layer (in the layers panel) - will change your layer to "layer 0" --
I know this is probably unnecessary in this case, but getting your layer unlocked before you start any work, is always the simplest way to avoid problems that can occur with locked layers.
____________________________________________ This is what I would do to change the color: You have very defined edges to your graphic, plus you have starting and stopping points to parts of your graphics which are also very well defined, so the paint bucket will work very well in this instance. Choose a foreground color, grab the paint bucket, make sure 'contiguous' is checked in the tool options - then click on the section of your graphic you wish to change. Make sure you are clicking inside the parameters of the part you are colorizing and make sure you are on the correct layer. Realize that any part of the graphic that is connected, will change, too. Only areas with definite space between sections can be colored separated. Realize, the paint bucket isn't always a good choice - say, if your edges are not defined or your item is multi-colored - but in this case - where your graphic is so well defined - the paint bucket is the simplest way of changing the graphic's color. I did not even have to put the sections of the graphics on individual layers. 
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Post by mrkrnbrd on Oct 16, 2016 13:13:15 GMT
Just to add to Janice's solution, make sure 'Contiguous' is ticked in the paintbrush 'Tool Options' otherwise all like coloured shapes will change when perhaps you were only intending to change one shapes colour.
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 16, 2016 16:15:41 GMT
Janice,
Glad you showed Maghdalena how to change the color of each individual symbol. I was not sure if she wanted one color for all the three symbols or three different colors. Thanks!
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Post by cats4jan on Oct 16, 2016 16:56:00 GMT
make sure 'Contiguous' is ticked in the paintbrush 'Tool Options' I was talking about using the Paint Bucket tool. As long as there are defined edges to the graphic, and the graphic is solid colored like the example OP provided, one click with the Paint Bucket tool fills the entire area. Of course, I did have "contiguous" chosen using the Paint Bucket, so that may be why it worked so easily. EDIT - learned something - without 'contiguous' ticked, I wasn't as successful. Guess I always had contiguous checked, so never ran into a problem. Thanks for the info. I will edit the above post with this additional information.
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 16, 2016 17:22:36 GMT
Just adding a little clarification . . .
The "Contiguous" setting is the default setting for the Paint Bucket tool. That's why "it worked so easily" and you changed only areas of the chosen color which touch one another.
If you turn off this setting, all areas of the color you click on will change, whether they are contiguous or not.
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Post by maghdalena on Oct 25, 2016 5:55:22 GMT
OK. That worked. Now that I know how to get rid of the lock, then changing the color with the paint can was very easy, in part because the starting and stopping points are so defined, and because each symbol is separated from the others. I never thought of having three different colors for each symbol. Both I and my husband really liked the colors you chose, though, it was an example. So that works OK. Now the only thing I have to do is put the foreground symbol and the diagonal design together. I'm guessing I put it in the bin then add it to the diagonal background and it becomes a layer, right? Except when I put a copy of the crescent, star and sickle, it was too big. Oh, I just figured that part out, resize it with the handles. Because the object is still vector, since I didn't simplify it, so I could make it proportional. But the problem is how do I center it so it's smack dab in the center? See screenshot. (My husband likes the color yellow-gold, btw.) See screenshot below: Other than that centering the foreground symbol, I'm just about done. Again, thanks to you, Sepiana and the other forum members who have generously donated their time and advice.  In PSE, there are always numerous ways to do things - we all have our favorites.____________________________________________ My first step is always to change a 'background' layer to a regular layer. As we previously discussed, dragging the lock to the trashcan -- on the background layer (in the layers panel) - will change your layer to "layer 0" --
I know this is probably unnecessary in this case, but getting your layer unlocked before you start any work, is always the simplest way to avoid problems that can occur with locked layers.
____________________________________________ This is what I would do to change the color: You have very defined edges to your graphic, plus you have starting and stopping points to parts of your graphics which are also very well defined, so the paint bucket will work very well in this instance. Choose a foreground color, grab the paint bucket, make sure 'contiguous' is checked in the tool options - then click on the section of your graphic you wish to change. Make sure you are clicking inside the parameters of the part you are colorizing and make sure you are on the correct layer. Realize that any part of the graphic that is connected, will change, too. Only areas with definite space between sections can be colored separated. Realize, the paint bucket isn't always a good choice - say, if your edges are not defined or your item is multi-colored - but in this case - where your graphic is so well defined - the paint bucket is the simplest way of changing the graphic's color. I did not even have to put the sections of the graphics on individual layers.  image
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Post by cats4jan on Oct 25, 2016 18:25:38 GMT
To center something, the rulers can be a great help
view> rulers to turn them on
Actually, your design is centered - based on the center of the design - you see that little circle in the center in your screenshot.
I suggest you eyeball it and place it where it's most pleasing to your eye. Remember, to move a layer one pixel at a time, grab the move tool and use the arrow keys
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Post by maghdalena on Oct 26, 2016 4:43:00 GMT
Jan, I got the rulers turned on OK, so...cool! That's nice to know I have that option. As for the move + arrow keys, I only had to move it 2 pixels to the left and I got it! My husband measured it with a T- Square, but I think we can consider this solved. Thanks so much, and if we have any questions for and about other projects, we will be certain to come back and ask if that's OK with you. Thanks to all of you who helped. Bright Blessings. To center something, the rulers can be a great help view> rulers to turn them on Actually, your design is centered - based on the center of the design - you see that little circle in the center in your screenshot. I suggest you eyeball it and place it where it's most pleasing to your eye. Remember, to move a layer one pixel at a time, grab the move tool and use the arrow keys |
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Post by cats4jan on Oct 26, 2016 10:34:15 GMT
You only have to ask - everyone here is eager to help. Glad you have your project complete. It's been a long road, but when you struggle, the lessons stick, so now you are ready for your next project.
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