seattleddc
Junior Forum Member
Posts: 82 
Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes
|
Post by seattleddc on Mar 13, 2019 16:55:47 GMT
On the old website there was a tutorial, in which you created a background, inserted frames with 50% gray filling them, and then you could place pictures into those individual frames. I created this using that tutorial as a guide, but now I can't remember the steps. Any help is appreciated.  |
|
|
|
Post by hmca on Mar 13, 2019 19:07:24 GMT
I just did this quickly and hope it is enough to refresh your memory. If you need more help post back and someone is sure to be able to answer any questions you might have. Basically you will: 1. Create a background of your choice 2. View extras > Grid......this will allow you to create the frames for your pictures so that they will line up the way you want them spaced. 3. Using the rectangular marquee tool....draw out a rectangle that you will use for your first picture. 4. With the rectangle drawn on your background create a new layer and fill with 50% grey 5. Open up a picture of your choice and place it above the grey rectangle. Right click on the layer and choose create clipping mask. 6. You will now be able to move the picture around the gray rectangle to get the view that you want to show. 7. Repeat the steps to create new rectangles as needed.   |
|
|
|
Post by Sepiana on Mar 13, 2019 19:42:44 GMT
seattleddc,
Just adding a tip . . .
If your 4 frames are going to be the same size/shape, you just need to draw one selection with the Marquee tool. Then, use the Move tool (while pressing down the Alt/Option key) to move and duplicate the selection.
 |
|
seattleddc
Junior Forum Member
Posts: 82
Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes
|
Post by seattleddc on Mar 14, 2019 3:04:53 GMT
Great, thanks! Exactly what I was looking for. Getting great help here, as always.
|
|
seattleddc
Junior Forum Member
Posts: 82
Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes
|
Post by seattleddc on Mar 14, 2019 11:15:19 GMT
Yikes, I'm really out of practice. I'm using PSE 15 and I can't remember how to make a layer with 50% grey. I thought in older versions I just hit Fill Layer and there was an option for 50% gray. But I'm not seeing that.
Figured it out. Sorry.
|
|
|
|
Post by cats4jan on Mar 14, 2019 13:37:33 GMT
As you get further into doing your collages, you will find there are many equally good ways of doing the same task.
Another way to make a color block -- use the marquee tool to make a selection and use the paint bucket to fill the selection. The paint bucket uses your present foreground color.
The fill color is not relevant when making photo blocks for clipping photos.
As Sepiana has already mentioned, if you want equal sized photos, just duplicate your original color block and move the duplicate into the new position. And as Helen mentioned, use the grid if precise positioning of your blocks is important to your design.
Good luck with your project. Looking forward to seeing it.
|
|
seattleddc
Junior Forum Member
Posts: 82
Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes
|
Post by seattleddc on Mar 14, 2019 15:44:05 GMT
This is for a future project. My nephew is coaching a high school baseball team and I want to make a team photo for him, with action shots of each individual kid. So thank you everyone for the tips. I'll post the project when it's done.
|
|
|
|
Post by cats4jan on Mar 14, 2019 17:47:51 GMT
An equally appealing collage can have different sized photos scattered about, so don't feel you need to be locked into a symmetrical design. One big photo and several smaller ones also works. When you are using photos of an event, often times it's difficult to keep everything the same size, so being flexible is easier. Plus, you do not need to use photo blocks and clipping if symmetry isn't a goal. Just copy/paste or drag/drop your photos onto your design - resize with transform option of the move tool (control/command T) - and move photo into place. 
|
|
|
|
Post by Sepiana on Mar 15, 2019 17:38:42 GMT
This is for a future project. My nephew is coaching a high school baseball team and I want to make a team photo for him, with action shots of each individual kid. So thank you everyone for the tips. I'll post the project when it's done.
You are most welcome! Success with your project. Keep us posted!
As you are using PSE 15, . . .
Have you tried the Drag-&-Drop feature Adobe introduced in this version? When you use templates specifically created to take advantage of this feature, all you need to do is drag-&-drop your photo, paper, text, etc. into the template. No need to create clipping masks!
Information about these templates can be found in Digital Scrapbooking -- Resources. Websites offering these templates (free or for purchase) can be found in Templates. |
|
seattleddc
Junior Forum Member
Posts: 82
Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes
|
Post by seattleddc on Mar 15, 2019 19:10:58 GMT
Sepiana,
Very helpful, as usual.
|
|
seattleddc
Junior Forum Member
Posts: 82
Open to constructive criticism of photos: Yes
|
Post by seattleddc on Mar 19, 2019 23:42:00 GMT
So this is where I'm at so far. Any suggestions?  |
|
|
|
Post by hmca on Mar 19, 2019 23:56:23 GMT
Looks like you are off to a good start. You may want to add a stroke around each player in either blue or white. The other thing to maybe think about is the position and direction the players are facing. Others might have some additional things to think about.
|
|
|
|
Post by Lillias on Mar 20, 2019 12:53:45 GMT
I agree with Helen - you are off to a good start...I have included my suggestions in a page below...  Images from pixabay BG watercolour paper by dianadkn – brusheezy. |
|
|
|
Post by hmca on Mar 20, 2019 13:20:33 GMT
Good suggestions, Lillias. Was hoping you'd jump in here.
|
|
|
|
Post by Sepiana on Mar 20, 2019 17:38:56 GMT
seattleddc,
You are on the right track. Adding a stroke and a drop shadow (as suggested by Helen and BillieJean) is a great idea. I am sure your nephew will be pleased with the results.
The only suggestions I have are . . .
Stroke:
Apply the stroke on its own layer. This will give you more flexibility in editing. You can change its color, width; apply a bevel, texture, etc. If you decide you don't want the stroke, just delete this layer.
Drop Shadow:
Apply the drop shadow to one layer; adjust it to your liking (size, distance, etc.); then, do a Copy/Paste job (right-click on the layer and select these options from the drop-down menu).
You can also duplicate the drop shadow by dragging it. Hold down the Alt/Option key and drag the fx icon from one layer to the other.
Layer stack management:
This is a complex project with many layers. As you have PSE 15, you may want to take advantage of a new feature in this version -- Layer grouping and color coding. I believe it will help with your workflow.
|
|
