Putting to Images together...

[RnuovZ71]

How do I put 2 images together in P/S.

[kdirectorate]

It can be pretty complicated or simple depending on what method you use. I would do a google search for 'photoshop tutorials' and look for a blending tutorial.

To get you started, you'll need to learn how to use masks. If you have two images on seperate layers, create a layer mask over the top image. Then you will use the paint brush (black) to remove portions of the image. If you erase too much, you can repaint the image back on using a white paint brush. You can adjust the effect the paint brush has by tweeking the opacity/flow of the paint brush. Practice, Practice, Practice and Patience...

[RnuovZ71]

Thanks, its been Practice, Practice, Practice and Patience...

[RnuovZ71]

Chuggs how did you get this...

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f159/BigZ71/rnuovz71.jpg

I have P/S CS if that helps you to help me, Im alittle lost on how to get images together

[Chuggs]

Fortunately, both pics were at almost the same angle before I started. So I used the pic of your white truck as a starting point. I began by making copies of the trees in the background off to the right of the original edge of the pic. Then I copied over the brown truck and did a free transform on its layer to bring it to the same scale as the white one. From there, I masked off the background from the brown truck so that it wouldn't show and the background from the white truck would show instead. But if you wanted to, you could use your eraser tool brown truck layer instead of doing a mask. The only thing the mask really gives you is a means of undoing something long after you have done it instead of having to start the layer over.

[RnuovZ71]

The layers and masks are still confusing the hell out of me. But Im starting to get it

Pretty much all I want to do is join these together

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f159/BigZ71/Muddx2.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f159/BigZ71/mudd1.jpg

[Chuggs]

Open both pics in Photoshop, then create a third Photoshop file from scratch using File > New. In the pop up window, let's say you want to use the new pic as a sig, so set your width to 500 pixels, your height to 150 or 200 pixels, whatever background color you want and your resolution to 72 pixels per inch.

Go to the side shot of your truck. Select yo ur rectangle selection tool or a lasso tool. Click and drag around what you want to copy or press Ctrl+A to select the whole image. Ctrl+C to copy the selection, then go back to the new image. Ctrl+V to paste the pic. The pasted pic will become Layer 1. Repeat this paragraph using the other pic to create Layer 2 in your new image.

To jump back and forth between layers to make one or the other active, it's as simple as selecting that layer in the layer toolbar. I think by default, it's in the lower right corner of the screen. With one layer active, you can use your move tool to position it, or you can use your selection tool, right click on the pic and free transform it to resize it. Do the same to the other layer to get it where you want it.

Now, chances are that one layer slightly overlaps the other. Set the opacity of the top layer to 50% so that you can see through it partially as you erase to make sure you erase only what you need to. Using a round soft eraser will help to get more of a blend from the top layer to the bottom layer. When you're done erasing, reset the opacity on the top layer to 100%. Add your text, save it as a JPG, and you're good to go. :cool:

Note -- when saving to JPG for sigs, I typically adjust the settings so that the file size is between 30kb and 40kb.

[kdirectorate]

...and when you are using the free transform to resize your image, hold down the shift key while you use your mouse to resize it... It will keep your object proportionate.

Erasing is one method, but you should really take the time to learn your layer masks. They can be vital when you spend hours trying to make it just right, then realize you need to go way back and fix something.

[RnuovZ71]

Oooh I get it now it a third window I need. ok that help alot right there. All I need now is time to work on it.

Thanks Alot, Chuggs and kdirectrate.

[Chuggs]

...and when you are using the free transform to resize your image, hold down the shift key while you use your mouse to resize it... It will keep your object proportionate.

Erasing is one method, but you should really take the time to learn your layer masks. They can be vital when you spend hours trying to make it just right, then realize you need to go way back and fix something.


:word: and :word: I imagine you'll be on to the mask thing before too long since the eraser tool is pretty straight forward. When you think you're ready for it, check post #7 of the graphics thread (http://www.fullsizechevy.com/forums/showthread.php?t=208366) for a quick crash course on the masks. :cool: