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# Are you using Photoshop?
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 4:47, archived)
# yes
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 4:47, archived)
# Ok, 4 suggestions.
The first is to get comfortable with the clone tool if you're not already.
The second is to try out the Healing Brush Tool. Personally I don't like it but some people use it extensively for animashes.
The third is to never underestimate the importance of starting out with well-chosen source images. It makes everything else much easier.
The fourth is to take the advice of a master. I think HumanDescent has a tutorial on his site.
www.humandescent.com/
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 4:54, archived)
# Thanks very much.
I try and use both the clone stamp and the healing brush to smooth over the patterns caused by the clone stamp, but maybe that means I'm not using the clone tool effectively.
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 4:56, archived)
# Do you use a tablet?
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 4:58, archived)
# I would
If I wasn't a poor college student. I'm stuck using a laptop which adds whole other hurdle to jump.
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 4:59, archived)
# Buy a cheap usb mouse.
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 5:02, archived)
# plan on it
as soon as my next student aid check comes round
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 5:04, archived)
# They're about a fiver aren't they?
Just skip a meal :)
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 5:06, archived)
# hah
i guess they are cheaper than I expected.
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 5:09, archived)
#
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 5:11, archived)
# you know,
I think I may run out and get one right now.
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 5:12, archived)
# Hooray,
Papa's got a brand new mouse.
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 5:42, archived)
# Ok
yeah it's got to be hard doing these on a laptop.
Regarding the clone tool, in my experience it's very sensitive to brush adjustments, so if it's not doing what you want, it's definitely worth playing around with different brush types.
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 5:05, archived)
# thanks again
I know experimenting is the best way to learn on PS but it started to feel like I had exhausted every alley way so I had to resort to asking for tips. I never have played around with the brushes with the clone tool... don't know why I'd never thought of it.
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 5:08, archived)
# Honestly, I've gotten so much help just by asking
and I'm always happy to pay that back. Just ask or gaz if you're stuck or whatever. I don't know everything but I've got a fair knowledge of some aspects of PS.
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 5:15, archived)
# Anything about crows, or adding noise and Mof is your man.
:)
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 5:16, archived)
# :)
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 5:29, archived)
# He charges for the tutorials.
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 4:59, archived)
# I do like that eva egg on his site though.
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 5:04, archived)
# Ah, that's relatively new.
There used to be one basic tutorial for free I think.
(, Fri 10 Apr 2009, 5:06, archived)