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Post by whippet on Feb 17, 2017 20:09:05 GMT
I do a bit of paper crafting. I love making pyramids. I wondered if a similar sort of thing could be done on Elements. After a lot of trial and error, I came up with this. I had wanted just a slight shadow round each layer, but could not find out how to do it. So I used a bevel each time, instead. Picture from Pixabay.  |
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Post by jackscrap on Feb 17, 2017 20:58:31 GMT
Quote - I do a bit of paper crafting.
I love making pyramids.
I'd like to see some of your paper pyramids.
As for doing it in elements, do you have an example of what you are trying to achieve?
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Post by Lillias on Feb 17, 2017 23:22:45 GMT
Is this anything like the kind of thing you’re after whippet. I drew out a white rectangle shape over the photo and gave it an Overlay blend mode and added a drop shadow. Duplicated that layer and resized it to suit. I just judged the resizing by eye. Second example I drew out a black rectangle shape and gave it a blend mode of Lighten. Pic from morguefile   |
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Post by fotofrank on Feb 18, 2017 3:50:41 GMT
It works just fine in Elements   |
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Post by Moto on Feb 18, 2017 11:39:55 GMT
Pyramids - Visibility Hide Method
There are many ways to do the same thing. With the visibility hide method: No need to repeat image layers (clipping masks). Using blending modes is not needed but still an option.  pixabay  Notes:
1. Inner Stroke 2. Drop Shadows around the whole pyramid rectangle. (Drop Shadow Distance 0) 3. Stroke, drop shadow and visibility hiding only needs to be done once. Just copy and resize for each additional layer. 4. Linked pyramid layers to make it easier to move whole pyramid around. 5. I used PSE 15 for pyramid grouping and layer colors.
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Post by Moto on Feb 18, 2017 11:58:29 GMT
I had wanted just a slight shadow round each layer, but could not find out how to do it. So I used a bevel each time, instead.
Whippet,
For Drop Shadows on all 4 sides use a Drop Shadow Distance of zero. |
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Post by Lillias on Feb 18, 2017 13:06:17 GMT
For Drop Shadows on all 4 sides use a Drop Shadow Distance of zero That's one thing (probably among many others) that eluded me, thanks for that tip Moto. |
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Post by cats4jan on Feb 18, 2017 17:06:51 GMT
Great tip, Moto. I had been simplifying my shadowed layer so I could add a shadow on the other side. DUH
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Post by Sepiana on Feb 18, 2017 18:10:40 GMT
Whippet,
For Drop Shadows on all 4 sides use a Drop Shadow Distance of zero. Moto, thanks! You taught me something new. I have been using the Gaussian Blur technique to create an all-around shadow. Living and learning!
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Post by whippet on Feb 18, 2017 20:02:19 GMT
@ jackscrap. I have just tried scanning one which I have. But it has seven layers. So I will get the camera out tomorrow.
Thank you all for your help and suggestions.
I had been hoping that some would have a go themselves.
They are brilliant.
I had done my attempt on my laptop, which has Elements 2.
After the time it took, I wasn't inclined to start all over again with eleven.
Nice to hear that others have learned something, too.
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Post by Moto on Feb 19, 2017 9:52:58 GMT
Pyramids can be made with shapes and also ovals.  |
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Post by Moto on Feb 19, 2017 10:34:49 GMT
I had done my attempt on my laptop, which has Elements 2. After the time it took, I wasn't inclined to start all over again with eleven. it doesn't take long to make a pyramid if you fellow these steps. It's way quicker and easier to do than writing out the steps. Try it. After making the first pyramid layer, all you have to do is duplicate the layer and resize it with the move tool, for each additional layer. Use Elements 11. To make the technique simple to learn, use a colored layer for the background. Pyramids - Visibility Hide Method1. Make a new layer above the bkgrd image layer. 2. Draw a shape or selection (rectangle or oval) for the base of the pyramid. Fill selection with color. 3. Add a Stroke and Drop Shadow-optional. 4. Go to Effects, Styles, Visibility and click on Hide. If neccesary click on the little menu on the top right hand corner and click Show Names. 5. Duplicate the pyramid layer. Use the Move tool to click and drag a corner while holding down the Alt key (windows) to reduce the size of the pyramid. 6. Repeat step 5 for as many pyramid layers as you want. |
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Post by whippet on Feb 19, 2017 19:50:46 GMT
Thanks moto. Just passing through now. Your last one looks a bit like a twisted pyramid. They are difficult to do. This is the one I made which I told jackscrap I would post. I included the side view to see the 7 layers better.   |
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Post by jackscrap on Feb 19, 2017 22:19:35 GMT
Thanks moto. Just passing through now. Your last one looks a bit like a twisted pyramid. They are difficult to do. This is the one I made which I told jackscrap I would post. I included the side view to see the 7 layers better. Thankyou Whippet for posting this example, I think I had Paper Tole in my head when I thought of what you were trying to achieve. LOL... |
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Post by Moto on Feb 20, 2017 0:13:03 GMT
I included the side view to see the 7 layers better. Apply a Layer menu - Layer Style - Stroke. Or use the Edit menu - Stroke (Outline) Selection.  |
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