Post by CountNtimEWhat I'm trying to do is make one photo using two separate pictures.
If anyone can explain this to me (in full detail) I'll be forever
grateful. Thanks
I hope I placed this in the right category. :P
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The basic idea is that you make a cutout
(think paperdoll) of the subject you wish to
add to your main project image. In order to
accomplish this you need advanced image
editing software.
The steps would vary depending on the soft-
ware but as an example...here are some
instructions for MS Digital Image Suite 2006.
There's a trial version available if you would
like to experiment...(info at the end of this
message)
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MS Digital Image Suite 2006...
How to save a cutout as a separate object:
First, choose the Freehand Selection Tool
and carefully outline your subject by Left click
/ Dragging your Pointer. Just think of carefully
cutting out a paperdoll with scissors.
After you define your selection (cutout), copy
the selected object by typing...Ctrl+C...
(Also...you can add the cutout as a separate
layer to the original image by typing...Ctrl+D)
Now... open a blank canvas by left clicking
the "New" button (or Ctrl+N)...and Paste the
cutout...Ctrl+V...the blank will autofit the cutout.
You can smooth the edges of your finished
cutout by going to...Effects / Edges / Soft...
one or two points should do it.
So the simple steps are...
1) Define your selection with the
Advanced Selection tools...
2) Ctrl+C
3) Ctrl+N
4) Ctrl+V
Now you can open the image that you wish
to add the cutout to and drag the cutout onto
it. The cutout can be resized by dragging the
corner handles and repositioned by dragging
the 4-way arrow. Also...a selected object can
be nudged into position with your arrow keys.
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There's a 60 day trial version available for
download if you would like to give it a try:
Microsoft Digital Image
Starter Edition 2006
http://tinyurl.com/28loxr
(this product line has been
discontinued but you can still
down-load the Starter Version
and run it for 60 days)
Unlike the retail version...the trial does not
have the ability to create VCDs and it does
not include the clipart and pre-formatted
projects.
--
John Inzer
MS Picture It! -
Digital Image MVP
Digital Image
Highlights and FAQs
http://tinyurl.com/aczzp
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