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Post by John on Jun 27, 2016 12:27:14 GMT
When I use the lasso tool it seems my eyes are not good enough to follow the cursor when I am selecting an item in a photo. Being unable to make clean selections has almost driven me away from PSE. Is there an adjustment I can make to increase the visibility of the cursor? Preciate any help. John,
My apologies! I didn't remember this until now.
You mentioned in another thread you have Elements 11. This problem with the Lasso tool has nothing to do with your eyes or your cursor. It is a problem (bug?) which developed in Elements 11. For same reason, depending on the colors in your image, it is almost impossible to see the marching ants outline as you drag the Lasso tool. They become practically invisible. I first noticed this happening when I used this tool on a kind of grayish area in my image. I remember starting a thread on this issue in the now-closed Elements Village forum. I know Adobe was informed of this problem with the Lasso tool and they fixed it. It is still present in Elements 12 but it is gone in Elements 13 and above.
Thanks, I didn't really believe it would be a simple adjustment. If I ever upgrade PSE I'll be OK.
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Post by John on Jun 27, 2016 12:23:55 GMT
It is my preference to use the magnetic lasso tool as well. Before starting out, I like to increase the overall contrast of the picture, if indicated - a judgement call. Also, note, if the tool snaps to an area outside the desired point of selection, you can go back by hitting the delete key on the keyboard. Then, click to set anchor points closer together as you go forward again. Thanks. Magnetic has my attention now. Had not thought of increasing contrast. Makes sense.
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Post by John on Jun 27, 2016 12:15:41 GMT
Took a break from this forum, I'm back and ready to try again. When I use the lasso tool it seems my eyes are not good enough to follow the cursor when I am selecting an item in a photo. Being unable to make clean selections has almost driven me away from PSE. Is there an adjustment I can make to increase the visibility of the cursor? Preciate any help. John John,
I am not sure how to increase the visibility of the cursor but . . .
I would suggest you use the Quick Selection tool to make your selections instead of any one of the three Lasso tools. It doesn't matter if the object being selected has a fuzzy or a well-defined outline. From my experience, the Quick Selection tool is the ultimate tool for making selections. I use it 99.99% of the time.
I noticed in another thread you mentioned using Elements 11. Starting with this version, Adobe gave Elements the same Refine Edge feature available in Photoshop. Take advantage of it to fine-tune the edges of your selection. You won't regret it.
Use the Quick Selection tool Making Killer Selections in Photoshop Elements 11
Thanks. Put this on my list of things to try.
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Post by John on Jun 27, 2016 12:11:26 GMT
Hi John , welcome back! There are 3 tools under the lasso tool button: Lasso Tool, the Magnetic Lasso Tool and the Polygon Lasso Tool. Which one are you asking about? If it is the first one, I understand, as I find it pretty hard to use as well! I recommend trying out the magnetic lasso tool, as it will help you out by snapping to the outline of any clearly defined object. If you need more info just ask! Good advice, works much better than the basic Lasso. Rick Peterson made it look so easy.
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Post by John on Jun 26, 2016 20:52:38 GMT
Took a break from this forum, I'm back and ready to try again.
When I use the lasso tool it seems my eyes are not good enough to follow the cursor when I am selecting an item in a photo. Being unable to make clean selections has almost driven me away from PSE. Is there an adjustment I can make to increase the visibility of the cursor? Preciate any help.
John
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Post by John on Jan 22, 2016 13:11:22 GMT
Thanks. Enjoyed all your pictures on Flickr.
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Post by John on Jan 19, 2016 15:48:27 GMT
Great shot. Good detail. I lived near Newmarket back in the day And visited the site several times. Do you have other shots of the cathedral you could post?
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Post by John on Jan 19, 2016 2:40:55 GMT
You've done a fantastic job! With a careful selection this method might work for you in PE. What I especially like about the work that you have done is the way you were able to maintain the car's shiny surface. Someone else might have a better suggestion. Think this method might work out better. Thanks for the info. Next time I'll try it with PSE.
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Post by John on Jan 19, 2016 2:38:35 GMT
Wow, you have done a terrific job on this. A+ from me! To respond to your question I am fairly certain it could have been entirely done using PSE. Thanks, I'm sure you're right. John
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Post by John on Jan 18, 2016 23:51:36 GMT
John, What an incredible job you've done on this lovely old car. Well done! I would have thought it could be done in PSE so I'll be interested to read what other's recommend and how it can be done in PSE a Julie Thanks Julie, I'm sure it can be done with PSE but my shaky hands make it hard for me to select items.
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Post by John on Jan 18, 2016 20:39:26 GMT
Found this photo I took in 2003 with my first, low meg digital point and shoot. Removed the clutter with PSE 11 and painted car with Lr 4. Was a lot of work. Question, would it have been easier and quicker to do it all in PSE? Feel free to tinker with the photo. Appreciate any and all criticism. Just noticed I have to turn the rumble seat upholstery tan. Thanks John
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Post by John on Dec 24, 2015 12:29:10 GMT
Thank you everyone for your input; I think I will bite the bullet later this week. Good move in my opinion. I've had no problems and I think you'll be glad when its done.
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Post by John on Dec 20, 2015 12:57:42 GMT
Like the navigation dropdown added to the home page. Another excellent improvement.
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Post by John on Dec 19, 2015 16:17:20 GMT
Great change, Tom. You da man.
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Post by John on Dec 8, 2015 2:02:25 GMT
I have Lightroom and I do start my editing in LR.
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