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Post by ipbr21054 on Oct 20, 2018 14:23:58 GMT
Hi,
I have two of the same photos of which i need to combine the two together.
Let me explain.
One photo has a nice sky but the landscape is dark.
The other has the landscape perfect but the sky is poor.
I would like to have the two photos where when i use the brush on the photo with the poor sky is to move the brush around so the nice sky on the photo below bleed / blends in from the photo below.
Hope i explained that ok for you.
If you can advise what this procedure is called & maybe point me to a tutorial that would be very nice.
Thanks.
Ps,
Would this also be possible to save as a template and just import 2 images next time i wish to use or would i need to start from scratch every time ?
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Post by hmca on Oct 20, 2018 14:34:05 GMT
You will want to open both images in PE.
Copy and paste the image with the poor sky above the image with the good sky.
Add a mask to the image with the poor sky.
Using a soft edged brush, with black as your foreground color, paint on the mask to reveal the nice sky from the image below.
Because no two images are going to be exactly the same I don't see how a template could help you.
Hope that helps....if not post back with further questions.
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Post by hmca on Oct 20, 2018 14:47:37 GMT
Here is a video by Anthony Morganti that might help you. It starts in LR but that will not be relevant to you. Skip to 3:06 min. He also uses two different images with the good sky above. Take a look and see what you think. Being you are using the same image this should work well for you. Following the video you will want to put the good sky on top. |
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Post by ipbr21054 on Oct 20, 2018 16:19:14 GMT
Thanks for the video.
I was looking to use a brush so i can just do a bit here and there etc
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Post by ipbr21054 on Oct 20, 2018 16:24:16 GMT
To add a mask should i have an icon at the bottom of the page,as i dont see any ?
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Post by Tpgettys on Oct 20, 2018 16:43:05 GMT
Hi ipbr21054, How you add a mask to a layer depends on the version of PSE you are using. Please let us know your version, OK? |
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Post by ipbr21054 on Oct 20, 2018 16:44:19 GMT
Sorry i thought i put that in my first post but looking at it i see i didnt.
I am using PE7
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 20, 2018 16:49:28 GMT
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Post by ipbr21054 on Oct 20, 2018 16:59:26 GMT
Hello,
With Grants option i dont see how to install it ?
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Post by Tpgettys on Oct 20, 2018 17:08:08 GMT
Sorry i thought i put that in my first post but looking at it i see i didnt. I am using PE7
Thanks for the info. As Sepiana said, PSE7 does not directly support layer masks, but masks are provided via an adjustment layer. The technique in the link she provided for hijacking an adjustment layer mask is definitely worth learning.
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Post by ipbr21054 on Oct 20, 2018 17:16:01 GMT
The two items Sepiana mentioned,i am reading the instructions for the Adjustment layer now whilst i await info on how to install Grants option.
Thanks
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 20, 2018 17:22:53 GMT
With Grants option i dont see how to install it ?
HOW TO INSTALL GRANT’S TOOLS IN PSE 7
NOTE: Before installing any action make sure that:
- Elements is closed.
- Your hidden files and folders are visible.
Show hidden files
Now you need to do this:
1. Locate the Grant’s Tools zipped folder you downloaded.
2. Right-click on it and select Extract All.
3. Run the Compressed (Zipped) Folder Extraction Wizard.
4. Open the extracted Grant’s Tools folder.
5. Copy the .atn, .xml, and .png files and paste them in the photo effects folder.
C:\ ProgramData\ Adobe\ Photoshop Elements\ 7.0\ Photo Creations\ photo effects
6. Delete the MediaDatabase.db3 file located here:
C:\ ProgramData\ Adobe\ Photoshop Elements\ 7.0\ Locale\ en_US (or your locale)\ MediaDatabase.db3
7. Launch Elements. The program will rebuild and update the MediaDatabase.db3 file. Be patient; this process may take a few minutes.
8. In the Effects panel click on the 3rd icon from the left (Photo Effects). Click on the tiny downside arrow to bring up the drop-down menu. Grant’s Tools will be there.
NOTE:
There are seven individual actions in Grant's Tools. You can just install the action you need.
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Post by hmca on Oct 20, 2018 18:28:12 GMT
Depending on your needs, and how comfortable you are following the directions for installing Grant's Tools, I would think that Sepiana's second link is a much easier way to address your issue. Just my thoughts on the two suggestions.
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Post by ipbr21054 on Oct 21, 2018 18:12:44 GMT
I have installed Grants tools & was easy.
I now only have to double click on the mask icon and bang its there,so i start to use the brush.
This is a lot quicker way to do this.
Can you advise which brush etc is the best for me to use.
Like advise me from here please.
Under brushes i have assorted brushes,basic brushes,calligraphic brushes etc etc
Then once you have selected that which brush, i see 1,2,3,5,7,22 etc etc
Then on toolbar also is mode i see,darken,multiply,color burn etc etc
Many thanks
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Post by hmca on Oct 21, 2018 19:05:47 GMT
Hi ipbr21054. I'm glad you are all set with Grant's tools and can use the mask. Wonderful!
Rather than using a brush, I think you might get better results by following the video by Anthony Morganti. Often when using a brush you end up with areas where the two images overlap that don't look natural.
If you decide to just add a mask to the picture with the bad sky make sure that you have the good sky on the layer below.
Using a soft round brush from the default brushes you could use a 200px( or larger) brush and paint with black at 100% opacity to quickly reveal the good sky below.
When you get near the horizon, you may want to lower the opacity of the brush in the tool setting and make it smaller using the left bracket key on your keyboard. The bracket keys can be used to quickly change the size of your brush.....use the right key to make it larger and the left key to make it smaller.
Hope that helps. If not post back and someone will help you.
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