nickwrxstiV2

I've spotted a few photographs on the gallery section. Owners have the photo of their Impreza with the bonnet faded out so you can see the engine etc...

How is this done? I've got Photoshop, but I usually use Paintshop Pro, just because I know how to use it really!!!!

Anybody give me an idiots guide please!???

Nick.

alistair

Layers

Take 2 photo's one with the bonnet down and the other with it up - use a tripod so that they are otherwise identical.

Load them onto 2 different layers, then selectively erase over the bonnet. If you set the opacity so it's not 100%, then you'll get the translucent effect that you're looking for.

Al

nickwrxstiV2

Brilliant Alistair, I'll take the photos tomorrow and try it out!

Is it easy to import as layers? You're speaking to an idiot remember!!!

G-STAR

You'd simply open up the two differing images, and drag one over to the other.

Thus creating the two layers that you'll need to make a start.

nickwrxstiV2

Thanks G-star, But if I use the rubber to erase some of the top layer, it'll erase the bottom at the same time won't it??

D16GER

No, the eraser, and any other tool only work on the active layer.

nickwrxstiV2

Please, please, please could somebody give me brief step-by-step instuctions how to accomplish this!!!???

I've played on a bit, can select layers, but I can't seem to get 1 different photo on top of another different photo and then change the opacity.

I've tried changing the opacity of some pictures but nothing happens!! I've got V5.5, please help me, I'm not stupid, just uneducated on photoshop!!!

Thanks,

nickwrxstiV2

PS- When loading the pics, do I import them or just open 2 different files? I'ts getting the layering bit that is tricky!!

lightning101

Open the first and "Place" the second

Mogsi

This is worth a read, some useful information especially on layers....

http://www.digimods.co.uk/tutorials/tutorials.htm

nickwrxstiV2

Very good website, thanks Mogsi, I'm off to have a go! Didn't realise there was so much to it!

G-STAR

Once you know your way around, there isn't.

nickwrxstiV2

Getting there, but I think I'm doing it the long way around.

I have the image on the background, then create another layer. Open another image on the new layer, copy it, then close window. Then paste it on top of the original photo!!??

Is there an easier way?

Thanks for all your help everyone!!

nickwrxstiV2

Thanks for your help everyone!!!

Here is a quick photo that took only 5 minutes to create. 1 of the 2 photos was darker than the other and the camera must have moved slightly to create the slight blur!! Not too bad for my 1st attempt I think!!!???

alistair

I think you've got the hang of it

nickwrxstiV2

Cheers Alistair, thanks for your help!!!

PS - anyone - how do I get rid of the long metal rod that keeps the bonnet up? Do I have to create a 3rd layer with somebody holding the bonnet up in a different position?

Thanks again everyone!!

lightning101

Try using jpeg files and not gifs as this gives a grainy effect by reducing the bit per pixel depth to leave only 256 colours.

SC008Y_MAD

iTrader: (5)

If anyone is intrested ill make a tutorial on specifically how you do it.

Darren

lightning101

I can do it with just the camera and a tripod

ChefDude

u need another pic of the open bay, with someone holding the bonnet up. then you can cut and paste the section that should contain the rod over the open engine bay pic that does contain the rod.

ChefDude

actually having someone there to hold up the bonnet negates the need for 2 open bonnet pics.

chuh!

will get me coat.