More Robin

Fangman · 08-05-2007, 23:04

Tryng not to perch where it knows I want.

. . . . but couldn't resist!
Taken as light fading towards evening.
Had a doodle as a break for database entry and amendments!

All I want is it to turn the right was and smile!

Charlotte · 08-05-2007, 23:20

Love these, Fangman, especially the first one, very artistic

chickadee · 09-05-2007, 05:10

total credit to you

, so much like a sketch ,
Fangman I think you have natural talent

P-E · 09-05-2007, 07:36

Liking the 'sketched' look Fangman

...the white just needs a little tidying up in PS.

skipper954 · 09-05-2007, 16:15

Neat shots, Fang.

Now can you tell us how you did it????

skip

Fangman · 09-05-2007, 17:32

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Originally Posted by skipper954

Now can you tell us how you did it????
skip

All done on the keyboard up to the last stage.

Control "J' to duplicate layer - control = shift "U" tp desaturate - control "J" to duplicate again - control "I" to invert this layer to negative. Change this layer mode to Colour dodge ( it looks white ) and go to filtet "other" and Minimum. I find a 2 pixel setting will bring up a b & w sketch. control = shift "E" flattens the layers and then the Hstory brush with about 25% opacity to overpaint gives a pen-ink and wash effect. Go have fun - good on buildings.

skipper954 · 09-05-2007, 17:40

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Originally Posted by Fangman

All done on the keyboard up to the last stage.

Control "J' to duplicate layer - control = shift "U" tp desaturate - control "J" to duplicate again - control "I" to invert this layer to negative. Change this layer mode to Colour dodge ( it looks white ) and go to filtet "other" and Minimum. I find a 2 pixel setting will bring up a b & w sketch. control = shift "E" flattens the layers and then the Hstory brush with about 25% opacity to overpaint gives a pen-ink and wash effect. Go have fun - good on buildings.

Cool beans Fang. I can hardly wait until I get my 'puter up so that I can play. Thanks.

skip

Charlotte · 09-05-2007, 17:41

I've come across the "history brush" coupla times now, but I don't have one

What's it do anyway?

Fangman · 09-05-2007, 18:02

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Originally Posted by Charlotte

I've come across the "history brush" coupla times now, but I don't have one

What's it do anyway?

The History brush in Photoshop 7 onwards allows you to paint through from a previous stage in the "history" of your actions in editing an image. It defaults back to the 'open" and you have to chose a setting after any crop from the history listing. It is very flexible and had all the blending modes of layers so you can use it as an excellent way to lighten shadows selectively or in the case above paint in colour over what seems a black and white sketch. . . . .It really does what it says on the bottle!

Come on you experts - tell me I got it wrong!

nichpr · 09-05-2007, 18:55

These are just wonderful. I can see a whole series of greeting cards. Well done.
- Paul

bonniedidit · 09-05-2007, 19:30

Breathtaking!

Charlotte · 11-05-2007, 13:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fangman

The History brush in Photoshop 7 onwards allows you to paint through from a previous stage in the "history" of your actions in editing an image. It defaults back to the 'open" and you have to chose a setting after any crop from the history listing. It is very flexible and had all the blending modes of layers so you can use it as an excellent way to lighten shadows selectively or in the case above paint in colour over what seems a black and white sketch. . . . .It really does what it says on the bottle!

Come on you experts - tell me I got it wrong!

So it selectively undoes editing just where you paint? If I've got it right, then sounds like a very useful tool!

Fangman · 11-05-2007, 14:45

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Originally Posted by Charlotte

So it selectively undoes editing just where you paint? If I've got it right, then sounds like a very useful tool!

The beauty of this tool is that you can use al the blending modes you have in layers as well as adjusting the opacity. Set the stage in the history palate to where you want to go back to by chosing the history brush and then clicking on the stage in "history". A good example is to use the "screen" mode at about 15-20% opacity to lighten shadows - you can by adjusting the brush size and softness be very selective. In the same way "overlay" at about the same setting seems to give a richness of colour and sharper appearance. More dramatic effects by using the likes of "colour burn". The "darken" mode can be useful in taking the edge off a blown highlight - won't bring back detail lost but not glaring out of the image. Worth having a play.

skipper954 · 11-05-2007, 16:04

Hi Fang

The history brush apparently has so many applications that I think that you should spend the next week working up a tutorial. Nowhere in any of my 8 ps books is there any information on some of the things you are talking about.

I would even give you rep points for it

skip

Charlotte · 11-05-2007, 16:11

Great idea Skip, 'cos I'm still not clear on its function TBH

Not that I have the tool (don't think PhotoPlus has it, anyway) but I bet it'd be useful for a lot of PS users ... so how 'bout it Fangman?

08-05-2007, 23:04	#1 (permalink)
Fangman Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ely Posts: 1,073	More Robin Tryng not to perch where it knows I want. . . . . but couldn't resist! Taken as light fading towards evening. Had a doodle as a break for database entry and amendments! All I want is it to turn the right was and smile!

08-05-2007, 23:20	#2 (permalink)
Charlotte Loves the place Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romsey, Hampshire Posts: 5,741	Re: More Robin Love these, Fangman, especially the first one, very artistic

09-05-2007, 05:10	#3 (permalink)
chickadee Been here a while Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tassie Australia Posts: 483	Re: More Robin total credit to you , so much like a sketch , Fangman I think you have natural talent

09-05-2007, 07:36	#4 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,492	Re: More Robin Liking the 'sketched' look Fangman ...the white just needs a little tidying up in PS.

09-05-2007, 16:15	#5 (permalink)
skipper954 Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southeast Florida USA Posts: 1,721	Re: More Robin Neat shots, Fang. Now can you tell us how you did it???? skip

09-05-2007, 17:41	#8 (permalink)
Charlotte Loves the place Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romsey, Hampshire Posts: 5,741	Re: More Robin I've come across the "history brush" coupla times now, but I don't have one What's it do anyway?

09-05-2007, 18:55	#10 (permalink)
nichpr Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 843	Re: More Robin These are just wonderful. I can see a whole series of greeting cards. Well done. - Paul

09-05-2007, 19:30	#11 (permalink)
bonniedidit Getting Comfy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: On 80 acres in Atoka OK Posts: 107	Re: More Robin Breathtaking!

11-05-2007, 16:04	#14 (permalink)
skipper954 Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southeast Florida USA Posts: 1,721	Re: More Robin Hi Fang The history brush apparently has so many applications that I think that you should spend the next week working up a tutorial. Nowhere in any of my 8 ps books is there any information on some of the things you are talking about. I would even give you rep points for it skip

11-05-2007, 16:11	#15 (permalink)
Charlotte Loves the place Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romsey, Hampshire Posts: 5,741	Re: More Robin Great idea Skip, 'cos I'm still not clear on its function TBH Not that I have the tool (don't think PhotoPlus has it, anyway) but I bet it'd be useful for a lot of PS users ... so how 'bout it Fangman?