I using a mask more offten, not eraser tool. For depth of field use dept of field filter not blur. For selection use smoth, expand, contract and feather. Make a life be easier. :)
Using a mask is often a good idea as it is non-destructive. For the depth of field, yes, the filter is available but it has some limitations when you want a sharp edge, so this approach was better for this particular photo. It could be different for another photo or another effect. For the selection, I found that using those steps can still leave some unwanted edges. The smooth will leave or remove edges in sharp corners (like between fingers for example), so it will depend on what type of selection you have to start with. Sometimes, it will make life easier, but sometimes not. That is the beauty of PSP: you have many ways to achieve the same result depending on the starting image, the result you expect and your own preferences too.
If you feel comfortable working with vectors, you can surely draw your mask with it, however, you would need an extra step as you cannot draw directly in the mask layer, but if you draw your vector, have it turned into a selection, then, you can use that to fill the mask layer. Like many processes in PSP, there are different ways to achieve similar results and it will depend on your level of comfort with each tool and one's own preferences too.
@@CreationCassel - Hello - me again - y'see - THIS is why I slink away from using this program. People talking about creating masks with a vector? What the heck? Creating a mask, to me, involves paper mache on yer face, cutting 2 holes for the eyes, and going trick or treating......
I've had Paint Shop Pro 9 on my system for years, and have only used it for cropping and enhancing stuff. Always wondered how they got to remove colour from one part of a pic and keep the rest. That much, thanks to this, I have figured out. BUT - she has totally lost me on the 2nd part. Ok, she's using a different version, the mouse is lagging and I can't see where it goes, and trying to keep up is impossible for me (yeah - it's fine for you young folk who were born into this, but it defeats me.) At the start up of PSP 9, there's a face with the eyes converted to a planet. And I cannot work out how to do it. I think I shall just stick to chopping, cropping and 'one step photo fixing'.
If you want more specific information, you can always contact me in my site: scrapbookcampus.com. I would be happy to help you and explain anything in more details if you need so.
@@CreationCassel - Hello lass! MANY thanks for the reply. A very surprising one as well. I would never have imagined anyone offering help to an old fart like me, to figure out this paintshop thing. I mainly use it for just cropping and the odd ''one step photo fix'' Having had a look on your website ( scrapbookcampus.com ) I see things like layers and other technical cadoobries. All second nature to young folk. I mean, when kids are born these days, they seem to be able to work an ipad or fancy tech at 2 days old. They're born into it. But, it scares the hell out of me - so much som, that I just trim photos and don't venture further. I think I'm afraid of not being able to get to grips with it. It scares me (though not physically!) , so I tend to shy away from learning new techy things. I would like to do it, but am afraid I'll turn out dumber than a bag of spanners and prove that I am useless at this modern stuff, and thus be a laughing stock. I have saved your webpage, and will have a good read through it. Again, many thanks for the offer of help, and I may just hit that ''old fart in distress button''. (and my apologies for a very late reply to you, as I've just read the notification!). Kind regards to you and yours. Dawg.
@@WhosAGoodDogue Although your needs might be limited now, maybe, if you knew more about the program, it could open up some new ideas for you. We have classes for VERY beginners, and we also have "bootcamps" a few times a year to walk beginners through the super basic tools of the program and then creating scrapbook projects, to showcase their own photos, while practicing those new tools. If you are interested, it is completely free and you can register here: scrapbookcampus.com/bootcamp/ and we are always available to answer anyone who wants some help, in our forum. Totally free.
2nd example seems very tedious and would've been much easier, faster and more precise using the image's color channels (esp. green) to derive a good basic mask from and then refine that with levels or curves adjustment and some overlay (mode) painting. Using the brush to paint the whole mask of the cutout model is not my definition of "pro".
That is also a possibility. There are often several ways to achieve something similar in PSP and which tool or process will often depend on one's preference and comfort in using tools. I personally find that using color channels requires clean up in many situations, so I chose to show another technique that can work with any type of photo.
i am light years beyond in special effects than this,,,,dang, are there are new tutorials on here? i think everything taught here was taught back in paintshop 16
Thank you so much for these lessons. I did every one of them and enjoyed the new techniques and effects.
Hi I was so Blessed to find this Lady, and the Scrapbook Campus the campus store and Facebook group. I have learned so much!
I using a mask more offten, not eraser tool.
For depth of field use dept of field filter not blur.
For selection use smoth, expand, contract and feather. Make a life be easier. :)
Using a mask is often a good idea as it is non-destructive.
For the depth of field, yes, the filter is available but it has some limitations when you want a sharp edge, so this approach was better for this particular photo. It could be different for another photo or another effect.
For the selection, I found that using those steps can still leave some unwanted edges. The smooth will leave or remove edges in sharp corners (like between fingers for example), so it will depend on what type of selection you have to start with. Sometimes, it will make life easier, but sometimes not. That is the beauty of PSP: you have many ways to achieve the same result depending on the starting image, the result you expect and your own preferences too.
Those are so imprecise tools, aren´t there vector masks or something like that?
If you feel comfortable working with vectors, you can surely draw your mask with it, however, you would need an extra step as you cannot draw directly in the mask layer, but if you draw your vector, have it turned into a selection, then, you can use that to fill the mask layer. Like many processes in PSP, there are different ways to achieve similar results and it will depend on your level of comfort with each tool and one's own preferences too.
@@CreationCassel - Hello - me again - y'see - THIS is why I slink away from using this program. People talking about creating masks with a vector? What the heck? Creating a mask, to me, involves paper mache on yer face, cutting 2 holes for the eyes, and going trick or treating......
@@WhosAGoodDogue Yes, sometimes, it sounds like foreign language, doesn't it?
I am not getting any sound. No problem with other TH-cam clips. Suggestions?
I don't know where the problem would be but I have clear sound.
Follow up to previous comment. No sound, even when I download it.
I've had Paint Shop Pro 9 on my system for years, and have only used it for cropping and enhancing stuff. Always wondered how they got to remove colour from one part of a pic and keep the rest. That much, thanks to this, I have figured out. BUT - she has totally lost me on the 2nd part. Ok, she's using a different version, the mouse is lagging and I can't see where it goes, and trying to keep up is impossible for me (yeah - it's fine for you young folk who were born into this, but it defeats me.)
At the start up of PSP 9, there's a face with the eyes converted to a planet. And I cannot work out how to do it.
I think I shall just stick to chopping, cropping and 'one step photo fixing'.
If you want more specific information, you can always contact me in my site: scrapbookcampus.com. I would be happy to help you and explain anything in more details if you need so.
computer is slow :(
@@CreationCassel - Hello lass! MANY thanks for the reply. A very surprising one as well. I would never have imagined anyone offering help to an old fart like me, to figure out this paintshop thing. I mainly use it for just cropping and the odd ''one step photo fix''
Having had a look on your website ( scrapbookcampus.com ) I see things like layers and other technical cadoobries. All second nature to young folk. I mean, when kids are born these days, they seem to be able to work an ipad or fancy tech at 2 days old. They're born into it. But, it scares the hell out of me - so much som, that I just trim photos and don't venture further. I think I'm afraid of not being able to get to grips with it. It scares me (though not physically!) , so I tend to shy away from learning new techy things. I would like to do it, but am afraid I'll turn out dumber than a bag of spanners and prove that I am useless at this modern stuff, and thus be a laughing stock.
I have saved your webpage, and will have a good read through it. Again, many thanks for the offer of help, and I may just hit that ''old fart in distress button''. (and my apologies for a very late reply to you, as I've just read the notification!). Kind regards to you and yours. Dawg.
@@WhosAGoodDogue Although your needs might be limited now, maybe, if you knew more about the program, it could open up some new ideas for you. We have classes for VERY beginners, and we also have "bootcamps" a few times a year to walk beginners through the super basic tools of the program and then creating scrapbook projects, to showcase their own photos, while practicing those new tools. If you are interested, it is completely free and you can register here: scrapbookcampus.com/bootcamp/ and we are always available to answer anyone who wants some help, in our forum. Totally free.
I don't remember receiving this webinar invite?
2nd example seems very tedious and would've been much easier, faster and more precise using the image's color channels (esp. green) to derive a good basic mask from and then refine that with levels or curves adjustment and some overlay (mode) painting. Using the brush to paint the whole mask of the cutout model is not my definition of "pro".
That is also a possibility. There are often several ways to achieve something similar in PSP and which tool or process will often depend on one's preference and comfort in using tools. I personally find that using color channels requires clean up in many situations, so I chose to show another technique that can work with any type of photo.
@@CreationCassel Hello rewatching your so Awesome Cassel, you rock.
SPeed of Paintshop pro is a real pain, very slow and many glitches
i am light years beyond in special effects than this,,,,dang, are there are new tutorials on here? i think everything taught here was taught back in paintshop 16
Affinity photo is much better.