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aaparty Posts: 6 Joined: 2/25/2003 Status: offline	picture background how to? - 3/15/2003 16:18:38 http://www.pedersens.com/packages/index.cfm?pkg=6 how do you think they were able to put the background in the picture with the tables and chairs? thanks


_gail Posts: 2876 From: So FL Status: offline	RE: picture background how to? - 3/15/2003 16:41:15 quote: how do you think they were able to put the background in the picture with the tables and chairs? They probably used a graphics program, such as Photoshop. Such programs have a series of tools, including something called a " magic wand" to " extract" an image from it' s original background. You can also use what' s known as a " mask" to select areas you want to stay, and those you want to be deleted. The extracted photo would remain on one " layer." A second layer would be added, then " filled" with a " gradient," in this case blue to white were used. If these terms are unfamiliar to you, check the Help file associated with a graphic program you may have. Some related terms to search: - feathering - selection - highlighting - erasing - transparency Of course, you' re welcome to come back and ask additional questions. I' ve found that there' s always someone here to help and lead you in the right direction. gail _____________________________ Digicamhelp - Easiest place on the web to learn about Digit@l Cameras & Photography (in reply to aaparty)


bbrunt Posts: 124 From: SC USA Status: offline	RE: picture background how to? - 3/16/2003 10:26:49 Hi aaparty, If you are referring to the formal table setting, that is an actual photograph. Many companies hire top photographers to shoot pics such as this... But as Gail said, yes you can achieve something very similar with Photoshop or other sophisticated graphics programs. This would not be easily achieved by a novice, but could be done... Which graphics program do you have? bonnie (in reply to aaparty)


aaparty Posts: 6 Joined: 2/25/2003 Status: offline	RE: picture background how to? - 3/17/2003 12:15:47 I have photoshop 7.0 I have been playing with the magic wand tool but have not had much success yet. these are a couple of photos that I' m working with. http://www.aaparty.com/images/4812.jpg http://www.aaparty.com/images/1050.JPG thanks (in reply to aaparty)


_gail Posts: 2876 From: So FL Status: offline	RE: picture background how to? - 3/17/2003 12:51:32 Try the quick mask mode; something has to be selected for it to work. You can toggle back and forth between the mask mode and regular view to see what you' ve selected. Increasing the percentage over 100% (zooming in) will help when you try to work with more intricate than straight lines. Make selections using some of other selection tools, such as the pencil and paintbrush. Use a specific tool' s menu features to add and subtract selected areas. Make sure you reduce your photos to the size you want it to appear on the website BEFORE you begin to tweak them. And always work on a copy of the original. At times you may want to set " feathering," but not always. It is impossible to explain all the steps here so I highly recommend you use Photoshops HELP to learn more about some of these methods and tools. In actuality, lifting certain objects from their backgrounds can be easy but you need patience, not to mention practice. You may also want to review the help files on " Extract." gail Attachment (1) _____________________________ Digicamhelp - Easiest place on the web to learn about Digit@l Cameras & Photography (in reply to aaparty)


aaparty Posts: 6 Joined: 2/25/2003 Status: offline	RE: picture background how to? - 3/18/2003 19:01:10 thanks for all the help, I' ve got it working great, I have been using the magnetic lasso and it works very easily however there are some edges that I would like clean up I' ve been in the help but have not found the answer. was wondering if you knew how I can move the line around once I have put it down. thanks (in reply to aaparty)


_gail Posts: 2876 From: So FL Status: offline	RE: picture background how to? - 3/19/2003 12:26:05 quote: ORIGINAL: aaparty thanks for all the help, I' ve got it working great, I have been using the magnetic lasso and it works very easily however there are some edges that I would like clean up I' ve been in the help but have not found the answer. was wondering if you knew how I can move the line around once I have put it down. thanks You may have to zoom into your image 300 - 400% and carefully clean up the edges by erasing one pixel at a time. Use the eraser tool or, if a color is involved, the paintbrush or pencil tool. I' m assuming when you say line you mean a selected area. I' m uploading an image from Photoshop 7. Make sure the upper icon (highlighted in yellow) is selected. Your cursor will change to an arrow when you place it within the selected area. Move the area around by clicking and dragging or use the up, down, back and forth arrows on the keyboard. For some things you may want the Snap To feature turned on, for others it may be better to shut it off. View menu > Snap to. gail Attachment (1) _____________________________ Digicamhelp - Easiest place on the web to learn about Digit@l Cameras & Photography (in reply to aaparty)