ChrisAnn
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Post by ChrisAnn on Jul 8, 2016 15:04:15 GMT
I have taken a photo of a row of buildings, the ones nearest the camera fall forwards and the ones furthest away fall backwards. I have tried using image>transform>distort to make them stand upright. I get the right hand side upright, but when I adjust the lefthand side the righthand side moves too. I'm sure there is a way to stop this happening, but I can't remember what to do. Searching on Editor Help comes up with nothing useful.
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Post by Major Major on Jul 8, 2016 15:09:47 GMT
Have you tried perspective?
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 8, 2016 15:21:21 GMT
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ChrisAnn
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Post by ChrisAnn on Jul 8, 2016 15:34:37 GMT
Wow! such a prompt response and I now have three methods to try. Thanks so much Major Major and Sepiana, I just knew I'd find out what to do on here. Now I'm off to try each method out to see which one works for me.
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 8, 2016 15:56:41 GMT
ChrisAnn, you are most welcome! Glad to help. Post back if you have any further questions.
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Post by Major Major on Jul 8, 2016 16:20:26 GMT
Use the Correct Camera Distortion filter. That's actually the one I was originally thinking of, but I couldn't find it. Where the heck is it? |
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 8, 2016 16:34:45 GMT
That's actually the one I was originally thinking of, but I couldn't find it. Where the heck is it? It is under the Filter menu -- Filter>Correct Camera Distortion. |
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Post by Major Major on Jul 8, 2016 16:39:46 GMT
Thanks. What an odd place for it. Seems like it should be under image with the transform tools.
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 8, 2016 16:51:43 GMT
Thanks. What an odd place for it. Seems like it should be under image with the transform tools. You are most welcome!
I guess it is because Adobe designed this feature not as a command but as a filter, similar to the other ones in the Filter menu -- with a dialog, adjustment sliders, etc.
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Post by tourerjim on Jul 8, 2016 19:42:12 GMT
As another suggestion which I often use is to rename the image to 1234.1 & 1234.2, then use your image 1234 as background, image 1234.1 use a tool to select the distorted area of the image but don't be to fussy on making your selection around the edges, then copy paste to background image, repeat with image 1234.2, then with your copy selections go to Filter/ correct distortion, when your happy with your corrections the next step is to blend the images with 'Add Layer Mask' to each image in the Layers panel except background image, then set foreground/background to default colours, select the brush tool from the panel & select a brush around 65, in the layers panel highlight the layer mask you want to start to erase the edges of the image, black erases white replaces the erased areas, continue to work around your images until you have blended the foreground image with background.
This may seem a bit drawn out but you will get your results that you will be pleased with.
Don't think ive missed anything out but im not the best for explaining things in words.
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 8, 2016 20:31:08 GMT
Yes, this alternative will work. However, I don't understand this step.
As another suggestion which I often use is to rename the image to 1234.1 & 1234.2, then use your image 1234 as background, image 1234.1 use a tool to select the distorted area of the image but don't be to fussy on making your selection around the edges, then copy paste to background image, repeat with image 1234.2,
I am afraid just renaming a given file will not create additional files. If you need three files, then, . . .
- Do "Save As" twice of the original file (1234) and enter in the "File name" box the name you want to use for the two additional files. Then, you will have three files named -- 1234, 1234.1, and 1234.2.
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- You can use the File>Duplicate command. Elements will automatically name the first duplicate "1234 copy" and the second duplicate "1234 copy 2".
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Post by tourerjim on Jul 8, 2016 21:39:56 GMT
Yes, this alternative will work. However, I don't understand this step.
As another suggestion which I often use is to rename the image to 1234.1 & 1234.2, then use your image 1234 as background, image 1234.1 use a tool to select the distorted area of the image but don't be to fussy on making your selection around the edges, then copy paste to background image, repeat with image 1234.2,
I am afraid just renaming a given file will not create additional files. If you need three files, then, . . .
- Do "Save As" twice of the original file (1234) and enter in the "File name" box the name you want to use for the two additional files. Then, you will have three files named -- 1234, 1234.1, and 1234.2.
OR
- You can use the File>Duplicate command. Elements will automatically name the first duplicate "1234 copy" and the second duplicate "1234 copy 2".
Thanks for the mention Sepiana, it's sort of done without thinking for me & didn't think to include that part. |
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Post by cats4jan on Jul 9, 2016 1:57:08 GMT
I use Transform/Move Tool - option Skew - and pull at the corners until I straighten the buildings. Then I crop the photo.
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 9, 2016 2:54:26 GMT
Just adding some information on these three Transform commands -- Skew, Distort, and Perspective -- and their roles in straightening up buildings. These commands are specialized ones and which one you use is determined by what kind of correction your image requires.
Skew -- Use this command to straighten a building back up if the building is leaning to one side.
Distort -- Use this command to make a building look taller/narrower or shorter/wider.
Perspective -- Use this command to pull the top of the building towards you if the building is leaning away from you.
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ChrisAnn
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Post by ChrisAnn on Jul 9, 2016 6:42:00 GMT
Thanks for the explanation Sepiana - I'd never worked out what the different uses were, especially Perspective. Another bit of info which needs to be kept safe for future reference.
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