[Sytse Zijlstra]

No problem, Marc.

You could try my method using more lines. I only used 4 and already it looks pretty good. Admittedly the procedure is better suited for some pictures than others, but I think it should work for most if you just use enough lines. Maybe you should try something around 20 lines? In my example I used 100%, 80%, 60% and 40% image width respectively on the lines. The decrease in percentage is quite large. It should look better if you take smaller steps at a time.

[Sytse Zijlstra]

Thanks, Kathlyn, I’ll send you an email.

[Sytse Zijlstra]

Make sure you are saving in a file type that saves the transparancy data, like .PNG or .PSD

[Sytse Zijlstra]

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe the problem here is that the stroke effect isn’t smooth, because the layer edges aren’t smooth. To get smooth layer edges you should cut out your images carefully. The lasso tool is not a very good method for this. I like to use the pen tool. It will create super smooth edges and is really easy to work with once you get the hang of it. Here’s how to use the pen tool:

https://www.melissaclifton.com/tutorial-pentool.html

https://www.melissaclifton.com/tutorial-pentool2.html

Good luck! 😉

[Sytse Zijlstra]

The link in your post doesn’t work, however, you should try searching on google for good tutorials. Here’s a good tutorial site:

https://www.pixel2life.com/tutorials/adobe_photoshop/

[Sytse Zijlstra]

No easy way to do this with your standard version of Photoshop. There might be some plug-in that could do this for you, but I’m not sure.

You could do it by hand by dividing your picture into seperate vertical lines and making all the lines into separate images. Then use the adjust image size option on the seperate lines and after you’re done put them back together. The more lines you make, the smoother it will look. Here’s a quick example:

original:

transformed:

[Sytse Zijlstra]

Ok, let’s take it step by step. I have a Dutch version of photoshop CS2, so it might be that I didn’t translate the terms correctly and some of the options might not be available to you. However, I started out on an english version of photoshop 6, and I don’t expect any problems, because what you’re trying to do is very basic.

So, here we go… 🙂

In my opinion, the easiest way to open files in photoshop is to open the folder that contains the file(s) in windows and then just drag the file(s) onto the main editor window in photoshop.

To crop your image you can use several methods. You can change the canvas size by pressing CTRL+ALT+C or go to IMAGE – CANVAS SIZE. If you decrease the canvas size your image will be croped. You could also use the rectangular selection tool (M). In the toolbar at the top you can change the selection style from normal to set dimensions or a set size, like 1000 x 800. So, you can select the part of the image you want and then copy it into a new file (CTRL+C – CTRL+N – CTRL+V). You can change the image size by pressing CTRL+ALT+I or go to IMAGE – IMAGE SIZE.

There are a lot of ways to adjust contrast, hue and such in photoshop. You can find those option by going to IMAGE – ADJUSTMENTS.

Adding a highlight to your text is very easy. Create a new text layer (T and drag a text box) and type the text you want. After that, double click on the layer in the layers palette (Don’t double click on the icon or the layer name, this will bring up other options), or go to LAYER – LAYER STYLE – OPTIONS FOR BLENDING. This will bring up the layer style window. Now select drop shadow, outer glow or stroke and play around with the settings until your satisfied.

Good luck! 😉

[Sytse Zijlstra]

I’d duplicate the layer and give it some diffusive glow. After that you can just mask out the parts you don’t want and make some subtle changes in the glow intensity.

I’m not really sure what it is you want to do here. Could you maybe post an example of the desired effect along with the picture you want to apply it to?

[Sytse Zijlstra]

You should start with calibrating your monitor(s). Here is a good guide:

https://www.normankoren.com/makingfineprints1A.html

It’s weird though, that your images look different depending on the program. If you make a picture in photoshop and then place it on your background for instance, it should look the same…

I don’t know anything about printers. Sorry. 🙂

[Sytse Zijlstra]

I’m using CS and Bridge is opened when I press CTRL+ALT+C. Very annoying, since it’s supposed to bring up the canvas size dialogue. You should be able to open Bridge with a button on the toolbar. In CS2 it’s located all the way to the right, next to the advanced brush options.

BTW, have you tried the search function of your OS to find Bridge?