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Post by Lillias on Jul 17, 2016 22:13:11 GMT
You are welcome...
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Post by blackmutt on Jul 17, 2016 23:58:12 GMT
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Post by cats4jan on Jul 18, 2016 1:01:56 GMT
Whereas if you use the custom shape tool and clip your photo to the shape you can still move/resize the photo within the custom shape to your liking. Indeed you can also use the Transform tool to change the custom shape too. I think that gives more options. And you can still apply all the usual effects that you can to the cookie cutter. Your point is a very good one. I would much rather use the clipping method you just mentioned. Plus, you have the option of enlarging the shape after you clip - so you can see more of the photo. It's very versatile. |
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 18, 2016 2:09:51 GMT
The only problem with the cookie cutter tool though is once you have used it as I have used it here for example, means you are stuck with the result and if you don't like it you have to start over. You can't move the photo once you have used the cookie cutter to get a better part of the photo showing. Whereas if you use the custom shape tool and clip your photo to the shape you can still move/resize the photo within the custom shape to your liking. Indeed you can also use the Transform tool to change the custom shape too. I think that gives more options. And you can still apply all the usual effects that you can to the cookie cutter.
I think some clarification is needed for the benefit of new users of Elements.
This is not a problem with the Cookie Cutter tool. I believe, when the Adobe Designing Team created this tool, they emulated a real-life cookie cutter. This explains why they gave this tool this name. Here is the analogy:
- Your image = a sheet of cookie dough. - Once you crop (cut) your image (cookie dough) to a given shape, Elements automatically discards the unwanted pixels (scraps of dough).
That's why you can't go back and begin moving your "cut" image around. Because Elements has discarded the unwanted pixels, even if you could move your image around inside the Cookie Cutter shape, I am afraid you would begin seeing transparent areas.
It is a different story when you use a clipping mask. A clipping mask uses the contents and transparency of the layer below to determine which parts of the layer above are to remain visible and which parts are to be hidden. No pixels are discarded; they are just hidden under the clipping mask. This explains why you can move/reposition/resize the image inside the clipping mask.
In short, the problem is not with the Cookie Cutter itself; it is just doing what is supposed to do. The problem is when, where, and how we use this tool in a given project.
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Post by Lillias on Jul 18, 2016 8:20:55 GMT
In short, the problem is not with the Cookie Cutter itself; it is just doing what is supposed to do. The problem is when, where, and how we use this tool in a given project. I couldn't agree more Sepiana. |
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Post by cats4jan on Jul 18, 2016 9:43:23 GMT
Maybe saying it is a "problem" is using the wrong terminology because the tool works exactly as designed. What I meant is that the negatives to using the cookie cutter vs clipping to a shape is the finality of it. Because the end result is the same, I believe clipping is the better choice. Actually, I see no real reason to ever use the cookie cutter tool.
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Moto
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Post by Moto on Jul 18, 2016 10:30:12 GMT
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Post by Moto on Jul 18, 2016 10:51:04 GMT
Cookie Cutter vs Shape Clipping Mask
Same: Transform and Layer Styles
Different - Shape Clipping Mask:
Image can be moved within the Shape.
Both the image and shape can be transformed separately after creating the clipping mask.
[Edited: simplified version and additional info for newer Elements users.]
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Post by Lillias on Jul 18, 2016 12:05:00 GMT
Cookie Cutter vs Shape Clipping Mask
Same: Transform and Layer Styles Different - Shape Clipping Mask: Image can be moved within the Shape. Transform can be used separately on both the image and shape.
Yes moto I think that's what I said maybe in different words in an earlier post. |
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Post by Moto on Jul 18, 2016 21:08:32 GMT
Cookie Cutter vs Shape Clipping Mask
Same: Transform and Layer Styles Different - Shape Clipping Mask: Image can be moved within the Shape. Transform can be used separately on both the image and shape.
Yes moto I think that's what I said maybe in different words in an earlier post. Thanks BillieJean. I edited my original post. |
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Post by Wendy on Jul 21, 2016 18:24:02 GMT
This is my attempt. (and my first post here - hi everyone!  )  |
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Post by Tpgettys on Jul 21, 2016 19:29:19 GMT
Hey; Hi Wendy ! Welcome to Photoshop Elements & More; I think you are going to find you are among friends sharing a common interest! Thanks for trying out the tutorial and sharing your well-executed image. I hope we see more soon! |
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Post by Tpgettys on Jul 21, 2016 19:31:50 GMT
blackmutt and Moto, thanks for posting your results; nice renderings for this tutorial.
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Post by cats4jan on Jul 21, 2016 20:37:28 GMT
Wendy - that turned out great. Love the look of that shape for photos. Welcome to PSE&M - looking forward to seeing more of your work. I'm going to put in a blatant plug for the Digital Scrapbooking section photoshopelementsandmore.com/board/7/digital-scrapbookingIt's a fun way to use your PSE skills and the techniques you learn on other sections of this forum. Hope to see you there. Plus, if you go back to page one of this thread, you will see how cookie cutter shaped photos can be used on scrapbook layouts. |
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Post by Wendy on Jul 22, 2016 11:15:30 GMT
Wendy - that turned out great. Love the look of that shape for photos. Welcome to PSE&M - looking forward to seeing more of your work. I'm going to put in a blatant plug for the Digital Scrapbooking section photoshopelementsandmore.com/board/7/digital-scrapbookingIt's a fun way to use your PSE skills and the techniques you learn on other sections of this forum. Hope to see you there. Plus, if you go back to page one of this thread, you will see how cookie cutter shaped photos can be used on scrapbook layouts. Thanks, Janice, I'll definitely take a look! I've been in a funk lately with my photography; perhaps learning digital scrapbooking will get stoke up my photography enthusiasm again! |
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