how to move a recolor chart used in an image

[slipmagt]

Hi, I came across this program though pixelcarart.com. Im having a few problems that I cant seem to find answers for. I am using Withers Interactive Beginner's Guide. I am using a small color chart while changing the color of an image but I cant get it to move. AFAIK I am only using one layer, if I rectangle select the image then try to move it should I use Move Selected Pixels or just Move Selected? I just want to move it to a new part of the picture because I am zoomed in close. How do I drop it back down?

I am trying to move the chart to the rear end of the car.

[Sarkut]

Select around your color chart, then press Ctrl + C, and Ctrl +V.

Then drag the chart over the left car. Press Ctrl + V again and drag

above right car. Now you have a chart over each car.

Edit - Didn't read carefully. Just do same but drop chart wherever.

Edited April 8, 2010 by Sarkut

[Rick Brewster]

Should probably try one of these, too. It might make things go a little ... faster.

:twisted:

[slipmagt]

Thank you. Is there a way to swap all the colors at once? Im converting a blue car to silver, can I change all one shade of blue to all one shade of the silver?

[Sarkut]

See if this is helpful.

Edited April 8, 2010 by Sarkut

[slipmagt]

TYVM

[slipmagt]

That thread isnt really what Im trying to do. My image is more pixelated then the one being used. It doesnt work the same, unless I am missing something.

[APShredder]

Have you tried using Conditional Hue/Saturation?

[slipmagt]

Have you tried using Conditional Hue/Saturation?

I have only had the program a few hours and have not messed with any plugins yet, but Ill check that page out. Thank you.

Edit: That plugin in a tad bit confusing but Im getting somewhere.

[Sarkut]

If for some reason your finished image has to be limited to

a set number of colors, then the recolor tutorial won't do.

If a very close approximation is good enough, then the

tutorial can be adapted to work with your pixelly car.

[slipmagt]

This is so much better then MSpaint. I think I am finished. Thank you all for your help. The blue is the start, the silver is the finish.

[Sarkut]

So, was it Conditional Hue/Saturation that worked for you?

[slipmagt]

Yeah it did, although I had to go back to the orignial and grab the stuff I wanted in color like the lights.

New question, if I wand something and move it, how do I stop the back from being checker board'd?

[Sarkut]

The checkerboard indicates transparency. When you move something like

that it leaves a hole in the image. How to avoid it depends on each individual

case. With a white background you can paint over the hole with white.

[Ego Eram Reputo]

@slipmagt: Use the edit button at the bottom of your original post to change the thread title to something a little more descriptive. See [rule=6]Rule #6[/rule]

[slipmagt]

@slipmagt: Use the edit button at the bottom of your original post to change the thread title to something a little more descriptive. See [rule=6]Rule #6[/rule]

Is that better? Im not really sure what you mean.

[Sarkut]

Probably, "How to recolor a Car".

[Ego Eram Reputo]

@slipmagt: Use the edit button at the bottom of your original post to change the thread title to something a little more descriptive. See [rule=6]Rule #6[/rule]

Is that better? Im not really sure what you mean.

It's certainly an improvement! Your original question was along the lines of "how to move a recolor chart used in an image". So how about a title that says "How do I move part of an image?". That would tell everone what the problem was.

[slipmagt]

@slipmagt: Use the edit button at the bottom of your original post to change the thread title to something a little more descriptive. See [rule=6]Rule #6[/rule]

Is that better? Im not really sure what you mean.

It's certainly an improvement! Your original question was along the lines of "how to move a recolor chart used in an image". So how about a title that says "How do I move part of an image?". That would tell everone what the problem was.

But I ask a lot of questions.

[Ego Eram Reputo]

But I ask a lot of questions.

You do, but unrelated questions should go in a separate post. In asking for specific thread titles we're giving users a way to easily find information - using the title as a way of indexing/searching the forum.

Now that I've explained that, please change the title to reflect your original question as has been suggested.