Photoshop 101 with Evanish

[Bobalouy]

Nice beginner tutorial, but if you're using a full version of PS you definatly want to use layers instead of all those new ducuments. Also you could add in the Levels Adjustment before Adjusting Color Balance.

Here is a tutorial I wrote for what FalsePerc is talking about, the pen it is alittle tricky at first:

http://www.komprehend.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=448

 

[predatorpassion]

this is probably a stupid question but how do you pull that up... I pulled up my picture and I can't photoshop it....

 

[predatorpassion]

this is the picture.... I was wanting to make the angler show up more.... well the same with that coral pic... where the background is black and white or whatever..

 

[Andrew]

That angler would be really hard to crop.

 

[predatorpassion]

oh...

 

[Andrew]

Diving pictures!

This is how to make you'r picture look like you took it in the ocean.

1- Open up the picture you would like.

2- Go to Image>Adjectments>ColorBanlance>

3- File>Saveforweb

 

[gho]

Andrew, are you using flyakiteOSX? You should move your taskbar to the top (macs have it at the top).

Cool little tut!

 

[Bobalouy]

don't disrespect your pc like that

 

[rbrice020378]

Andrew,

I've been playing with your tuts and the problem I am having is that I am unable to get a large sized image with the correct file size to be able to display on RC.

I have some tank shots that I was wanting to put up in my gallery and when I resize what I end up with is something about the size of an avatar that is the correct display size.

Can you offer any help?

 

[melev]

Are you using the Save For Web option? That will allow you to lower the quality of a jpeg image, so the size isn't too small.

Also, if you are a RC Supporter (paid the $24 annual due), the image size permitted in the gallery is increased.

 

[rbrice020378]

I just started using RC yesterday.
I got to playing around with the image size and the save for web option and I think I have figured it out if you want you can take a look at my gallery and let me know what you think. I can always use some extra tips if you have any.

Thanks
Rob

 

[melev]

Rob, those are fairly nice-sized images. Looks like you've got it figure out. Here's what I do personally, but I host my own images on my site so I don't have any size limitations.

http://www.melevsreef.com/pics/demo/

 

[rbrice020378]

melev,

That is one sweet Tut.
I took a photoshop class in college and the resizing was one of the first things they taught us but that was 5yrs ago and I just recently started using it heavily again at work.

Thanks for the Tut it will be helpfull.
I'm checking out your sight now.

 

[MaryBebo]

How do you add Signatures to your Photos?

 

[Andrew]

You just have to click on the text tool and add your name or ect. Pretty easy. I kinda forgot about this thread, but Ill try to get more tuts up.

 

[BlueCorn]

For a nicer looking signature, try the following approach.

Add a new layer

Use the text took to write the text that you want to show.

Add a style to the new layer and select emboss

Turn opacity on that new layer down to 40 or 50%

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I recorded those steps as an action within photoshop, so now I just select it and click play.

 

[PoukieBear]

I have PS on a laptop and I kind of gave up on it. The one major thing I don't understand is layers. Can someone explain to me exactly what they are and how they work and why I should use them?

 

[melev]

Michelle, others will have better input. Basically, a layer is an additional worksurface to do what you like. If you don't get the desired results, you can literally drag that layer to the trashcan without affecting the rest of the image.

Once you have everything done, you can then 'flatten' or 'merge' layers into one, and then save your work.

 

[Andrew]

New one. Not much but just showing how I enhance my pictures.

 

[Bobalouy]

I wouldnt reccomend using auto levels or color, they really suck. You'll notice the levels didnt really make the black black, and the color, made the white really blue. To me the final image dosnt stand out much more.

I just did this real quick, adjusted the levels so the black is black, and white is white. Then adjusted the color balance to make the fish more of a redish orange rather than yellow. Also did a unshap mask on the fish, and gausian blur on the other objects to give DOF really make the fish stand out.