Wendy
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Post by Wendy on Aug 11, 2016 15:02:50 GMT
It took me a couple hours to do this, trial and error, but I kind of like the outcome. However, if I just want to keep the cut out framed picture and not the background one, how would I go about doing that? I know the background layer would need to be deleted somehow, yet when I delete the layer, I'm still left with a white background. I am going to continue messing around, hoping I'll figure it out on my own....maybe it has something to do with the shape selection, instead of cookie cutter...  |
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Post by Sepiana on Aug 11, 2016 17:57:58 GMT
It looks like you are saving your file in the JPEG format. This format does not support background transparency. Once you delete the background layer, you need to save your file in a format which supports background transparency (PSD, TIFF, PNG, or GIF).
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Wendy
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Post by Wendy on Aug 11, 2016 19:50:42 GMT
It looks like you are saving your file in the JPEG format. This format does not support background transparency. Once you delete the background layer, you need to save your file in a format which supports background transparency (PSD, TIFF, PNG, or GIF). But then you wouldn't be able to share it online... ? I tried saving as .tiff, and there is still a white line all around it. My workday is almost over, but I am going to keep trying tomorrow  |
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Post by Sepiana on Aug 11, 2016 20:00:49 GMT
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Post by Sepiana on Aug 11, 2016 20:13:05 GMT
I tried saving as .tiff, and there is still a white line all around it. Would you please post a screenshot of the layer stack? It would help us figure out what is going on. Without one we are flying blind. Thanks in advance! |
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Post by cats4jan on Aug 11, 2016 21:39:43 GMT
Isn't your white line around it the outside edges of the outlines from each of your pieces of your photo?
I'll wait to comment further until you post your screenshot.
Personally, I like the way it's presented with the background and text.
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Post by cats4jan on Aug 11, 2016 21:50:10 GMT
Maybe this will simplify the procedure for you. Essentially -- You make a template of panels - recoloring each panel so it can be differentiated. I started with one rectangle - duplicated that layer until I had the number of panels I wanted in my template. As I moved each rectangle off the pile of rectangles (because as you duplicate a layer, it just stacks up on top of the other one) - I recolored the rectangle. After I recolored all the rectangles, I repositioned the rectangles - I tilted some - I staggered their position - until I had a template that looked good to me. Keep the template for future use - do not merge the panels - save as psd to preserve layers.Keep each panel (rectangle) on it's own layer and clip a copy of your photo to each layer. (Duplicate your photo so you have one copy for each panel, place a photo above each panel and clip it to that panel. Repeat as needed.) Layer effects (outlining and shadowing) can be added to your panels before clipping the photo or after, but if you add the shadow to the panels before clipping, you'll see the effect right as you are clipping the photos to the panels  |
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Post by Sepiana on Aug 11, 2016 22:01:40 GMT
I have just thought of something else.
If you prefer to use the JPEG format when sharing this image online, you can "fake" transparency. Sample the background color of the web page you are uploading this image to. Then, fill the background layer with the same color. When you upload your image, all you will see is the cutout framed part of it. However, keep in mind that this will work only if the website uses solid colors for its background.
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Post by cats4jan on Aug 11, 2016 22:03:34 GMT
I have just thought of something else.
If you prefer to use the JPEG format when sharing this image online, you can "fake" transparency. Sample the background color of the web page you are uploading this image to. Then, fill the background layer with the same color. When you upload your image, all you will see is the cutout framed part of it. However, keep in mind that this will work only if the website uses solid colors for its background.
Great idea, Sepiana |
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Post by Sepiana on Aug 11, 2016 22:11:55 GMT
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Post by cats4jan on Aug 11, 2016 22:15:10 GMT
Here's my layer's panel using my technique I opened my template, grabbed a photo, lowered the opacity of the photo so I could see the template beneath it - then positioned my photo over my template. Turned the opacity of my photo back up to 100%, then duplicated the photo until I had six copies - one for each panel in my template Note - to duplicate the photo on my Mac-- while in the layers panel, I held down the option key and dragged the photo until I was above the next panel - then let go. Repeated it until I had a copy of my photo above each panel in my layers panel. I'm assuming one can do that with Windows, but I don't know which key to use. You can also duplicate layer styles using the option key.  |
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Post by cats4jan on Aug 11, 2016 22:33:48 GMT
Looks better with a wider stroke around each panel  |
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Wendy
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Post by Wendy on Aug 12, 2016 12:45:17 GMT
Great tips, everyone!
Janice, I'm going to try to make a template today, for use in future projects. The one I did here I just made 7 selections from the main photo, put them on their own layers, then moved them around. I think your way will be much faster!!
You know, I've been using Photoshop Elements for many many years, yet was only skimming the surface of it's potential. It's fun learning all these new things that this program can do! I also subscribed to PS CC for a year, since I've used Photoshop since Photoshop 7, but discontinued the service because I just wasn't using it enough, and have since found that PSE meets almost all the needs I have in editing.
This site has been a wealth of info on learning PSE beyond the basics!
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Post by cats4jan on Aug 12, 2016 12:56:15 GMT
Wendy, I've been using both Photoshop and PSE for 10 years, and I'm still learning. I used Photoshop for only a couple of years and went back to PSE. I know people like all the extra things and the control you have with Photoshop, but I found it to be much more than I needed. They have improved PSE so much, it's all the majority of us need. And then, when you add in that you have to keep paying for CC each year, well...
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Wendy
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Post by Wendy on Aug 12, 2016 14:44:18 GMT
Wendy, I've been using both Photoshop and PSE for 10 years, and I'm still learning. I used Photoshop for only a couple of years and went back to PSE. I know people like all the extra things and the control you have with Photoshop, but I found it to be much more than I needed. They have improved PSE so much, it's all the majority of us need. And then, when you add in that you have to keep paying for CC each year, well... I agree! I still have photoshop 7, and I guess if I ever want to record any actions, or need to do anything that PSE can't, I can still use it. Here's my latest creating, using the 7 panel template I made with the help of you, Sepiana, and youtube (I needed to re-learn how to do the clipping masks, lol!)  |
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