After far too long...

Askura Forum God posted 25 Apr 2008 16:06

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...I have returned! Wave2

: dramatic flash of lightning and flash of thunder : ...anybody miss me?

Madilayn Mistress of Ebil posted 25 Apr 2008 16:09

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I always miss you...... Luvu1

Cep Board Pirate posted 25 Apr 2008 16:26

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Hello there! So where have you been? Drevil

Transmute Jun Queen of the Bird Missiles posted 25 Apr 2008 16:26

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I'm not sure I know you, but it's nice to see you here. Is this going to up the Condor count, then? Wink

Madilayn Mistress of Ebil posted 25 Apr 2008 17:11

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Is Ste, TJ. You know him off both the BotP mailing list & Clubhouse. Will definitely up the Condor count, but this one is mine!

Hinotori Babbling Loonie posted 25 Apr 2008 17:20

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Ack! Yet another Condor??? Wait a minute.... This means there's now one Condor for every Swan on the board! Wave2

Hi Askura! Nice to meet you! I'd explain about the insanity here, but since Maddy outed your secret identity, I know that you're already aware of the craziness that ensues! Oh, and TJ, AWESOME avatar! I really need Photoshop lessons!!!

Fairlight Boardie posted 25 Apr 2008 17:35

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Hi Askura! I don't know you but glad you're here. Animehello

Transmute Jun Queen of the Bird Missiles posted 25 Apr 2008 17:39

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Originally posted by Madilayn Is Ste, TJ. You know him off both the BotP mailing list & Clubhouse. Will definitely up the Condor count, but this one is mine!

Ste! Hi! I didn't recognize this pseudonym of yours! Welcome back!!!

Transmute Jun Queen of the Bird Missiles posted 25 Apr 2008 17:40

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Originally posted by Hinotori Ack! Yet another Condor??? Wait a minute.... This means there's now one Condor for every Swan on the board! Hi Askura! Nice to meet you! I'd explain about the insanity here, but since Maddy outed your secret identity, I know that you're already aware of the craziness that ensues! Oh, and TJ, AWESOME avatar! I really need Photoshop lessons!!!

If you send me a background, I'll see what I can do for you! Wink

Springie Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans... posted 25 Apr 2008 17:51

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Ste!!! It *has* been a long time!!! Good to have you back! Tell us what you've been up to...uh...besides smooching a certain Swannie, whom we all know and love... Laugh2

Springie Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans... posted 25 Apr 2008 17:53

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And TJ... you are doing an amazing job with Photoshop!! Fabulous piccies, dahling!! Bowdown 2

Madilayn Mistress of Ebil posted 25 Apr 2008 18:10

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You are amazing, TJ! Those photoshopped backgrounds are awesome!

Transmute Jun Queen of the Bird Missiles posted 25 Apr 2008 18:19

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Originally posted by Springie And TJ... you are doing an amazing job with Photoshop!! Fabulous piccies, dahling!!

I owe it all to you, Baybee!!!!! Smooch2

clouddancer Gatchamaniac posted 25 Apr 2008 19:18

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Cloud waves at Askura/Ste. Welcome. I have seen you over at the Clubhouse when ever you were last there. Easter was it with the Lionel Egg pic? Welcome back to this board.

Transmute Jun Queen of the Bird Missiles posted 25 Apr 2008 19:54

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Originally posted by Madilayn You are amazing, TJ! Those photoshopped backgrounds are awesome!

Thanks, Maddy! Springie taught me everything I know. If you want me to try one for you, just LMK!

lborgia88 Gatchamaniac posted 25 Apr 2008 20:27

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Ste, I recognize you from the BOTP mailing list. Hello!

amyltrer Gatchamaniac posted 26 Apr 2008 03:15

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Oh boy, oh boy, so much newbie Condors these days!! Hello Ste! Nice to met yoy! Animecheers

lborgia88 Gatchamaniac posted 26 Apr 2008 08:28

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Originally posted by Springie And TJ... you are doing an amazing job with Photoshop!! Fabulous piccies, dahling!!

Isn't she just? She made my avatar for me -I found out that I actually do have photoshop, but I spent about 40 minutes messing with it and got nowhere! I figure it must have something to do with "layers" or the "lasso" function, but that's as far as I got.

Transmute Jun Queen of the Bird Missiles posted 26 Apr 2008 08:57

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Originally posted by lborgia88
Originally posted by Springie And TJ... you are doing an amazing job with Photoshop!! Fabulous piccies, dahling!!
Isn't she just? She made my avatar for me -I found out that I actually do have photoshop, but I spent about 40 minutes messing with it and got nowhere! I figure it must have something to do with "layers" or the "lasso" function, but that's as far as I got.

Here's what Springie taught me: Use the lasso to cut out your picture, then move it over to the bacground picture. Then use the Magic Eraser to erase the leftover pieces of background you brought over from the original pic. (You need to highlight them with the magic wand first.)

lborgia88 Gatchamaniac posted 26 Apr 2008 09:28

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Originally posted by Transmute Jun Here's what Springie taught me: Use the lasso to cut out your picture, then move it over to the bacground picture. Then use the Magic Eraser to erase the leftover pieces of background you brought over from the original pic. (You need to highlight them with the magic wand first.)

Thanks! I will have to do some practicing. "magic eraser," "magic wand" -I'm surprised it's not "magic lasso" too. Who names these things?

yul Exalted Member posted 26 Apr 2008 09:56 (edited 26 Apr 2008 09:57)

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Originally posted by Transmute Jun Use the lasso to cut out your picture, then move it over to the bacground picture. Then use the Magic Eraser to erase the leftover pieces of background you brought over from the original pic. (You need to highlight them with the magic wand first.)

There is also an amaizing way to cut parts of images using Pen Tool, borders are very smooth. Monalisa

Transmute Jun Queen of the Bird Missiles posted 26 Apr 2008 13:21

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Originally posted by lborgia88 "magic eraser," "magic wand" -I'm surprised it's not "magic lasso" too. Who names these things?

I think 'magic lasso' is probably an infringement on the Wonder Woman copyright. Wink

Springie Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans... posted 26 Apr 2008 13:49

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Originally posted by yul
Originally posted by Transmute Jun Use the lasso to cut out your picture, then move it over to the bacground picture. Then use the Magic Eraser to erase the leftover pieces of background you brought over from the original pic. (You need to highlight them with the magic wand first.)
There is also an amaizing way to cut parts of images using Pen Tool, borders are very smooth.

Oh? How does it work? Is it easier than the way I do it? canfly

yul Exalted Member posted 26 Apr 2008 14:40 (edited 26 Apr 2008 14:41)

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Originally posted by Springie Oh? How does it work? Is it easier than the way I do it?

It isn`t easier, it looks much better, there aren`t any trash pixels near borders Programming

I`ve just found a rather interesting video about this method - http://www.elijahtaylor.com/articles/article.asp?id=64 Actually, there are a lot of tutorials about using Pen Tool (if you begin to use it, you will understand that it is the coolest Photoshop tool) peace

meg Boardie posted 26 Apr 2008 15:14 (edited 26 Apr 2008 15:15)

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Askura. It's great to see another Condor! Hi everyone Wave2

Fantastic new avatars! I've been away for a while, so I've lost the track of what's going on (199 posts to read). Is there avatar production going on somewhere? Wink1

Springie Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans... posted 26 Apr 2008 17:52

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Thanks for the tutorial...that was very interesting...I'm not sure if elements has the pen tool though...I'll check it out! juggler

Springie Her Royal Fluffiness...Swan of Swans... posted 26 Apr 2008 17:55

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Originally posted by meg Is there avatar production going on somewhere?

As a matter of fact... there is! Check the 7 zark 7 thread...We have a wonderful new member, Thunderbird, who is doing beautiful pics of us as birdies...just pick a bird, hairstyle, hair color, etc. and let him know...and I'm sure he'll make you one, too! Snoopy Dance

Ebonyswanne Gatchamaniac posted 27 Apr 2008 00:55

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Hi Ste Asakura Welcome back!!! welcome

Askura Forum God posted 28 Apr 2008 12:59

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I always do this when cutting and pasting an image: Roughly outline the part you want to cut, then do so. Paste into a new window. Get busy with the erase tool - set it to be the same colour as the new window's background, and make as small as you feel comfy working with. Don't be afraid to enlarge the image for fiddly bits. Use the select tool to outline the image, then reverse the selection. Copy and paste into the picture you want it into. Takes a lil' longer, but I find it gives a nice smooth result.

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