Sarkut Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 The Subterranean Copy/Paste Blues ------------------------------------------------- Working Below the Visible Top Layer ** PDF is at the end of this tutorial. PluginsFeather ObjectAA's_Assistant ================================================================== When it comes to eliminating unwanted elements in an image many people swear by the Clone Stamp tool. Many more people swear at the Clone Stamp tool! Fortunately, there is an alternative. Copy/Paste. This tutorial shows a way of working with copy/paste that can save a lot of time that might otherwise be wasted on cutting, trimming, erasing and so on in an effort to get the pasted bits to blend in well. So, here is the mantra: Erase Feather Change Layers Select Copy/Paste into a New Layer Position Pasted Selection Esc (Or use your favorite other way of deselecting.) Merge top layer down onto the pasted-into layer. Repeat as needed. =================================== Hmmm.... that seems like a lot of steps, but once you get the concept down, it flows pretty smoothly. Here's how to set things up. 1 --- Bottom layer is a solid color that will contrast with the colors of your working image. Next two layers are your working image duplicated. The middle layer is unchecked in the Layers window. It remains not visible throughout the process. ====================================== 2 --- Once you have your layers set up, the first step is to erase something on the top layer that you don't like. ====================================== 3 --- Then use Feather Object or AA's_Assistant to soften the edge. ====================================== 4 --- Now, in the Layers window click the middle layer, then use the Selection tool of your choice, and select a suitable area to fill in the erased gap. ====================================== 5 --- Press: Ctrl C Ctrl+Shift V This copies and pastes the selection into a new layer. ====================================== 6 --- Use the mouse to position the pasted selection where you want it. Remember, using the right mouse button allows you to rotate the selection. ====================================== 7 --- Use your favorite way of deselecting, then merge top layer down onto the pasted-into layer. 8 --- Repeat as needed. ================================================================= Sometimes the pasted-and-moved pieces will blend better with some minor adjustments of brightness, contrast and/or saturation. Sharpen or blur is sometimes helpful for better blending. (These would need to be done before merging layers. ) ================================================================= This method may take longer than running roughshod with the Clone Stamp, but it allows greater control and often gives a much better end result. Spoiler Hidden Content: A Simpler, Easier Way to Do This Here's a variation that is much simpler.1) Open the image in Paint.NET. Erase a part that you don't like. Use Feather Object or AA's < no swearing >istant. ============================2) Duplicate the layer. Layers > Duplicate Layer (In the top menu) =============================3) Click on the bottom layer in the Layers window to highlight it. Click on the top-right icon in the Tools window. (Move Selected Pixels tool) =============================4) On the canvas, click and drag the bottom layer until the erased spot looks good. (You'll be moving the bottom layer beneath the visible top layer) Merge layers. Spoiler Hidden Content: Disclaimer Don't take my anti-Clone-Stamp comments too seriously. It's a valuable tool, and often the best tool for a particular job.http://www.getpaint.net/doc/latest/CloneStamp.html Spoiler Hidden Content: It s not just for zoo animals. --- Spot retouching on human subjects.' This method works well when retaining a natural unretouched look is needed. Blemishes are replaced by natural skin texture rather than blurriness. The obviously-retouched airbrushed look can be avoided.Nina Paley Photo by Ian Akinhttp://www.sitasingstheblues.com/images/Nina_pix_official_09/NinaPortrait5.2.jpghttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ The Subterranean CopyPaste Blues.pdf The Subterranean CopyPaste Blues.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csm725 Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 (edited) Thank you for this tutorial. It is amazing! Edited June 6, 2010 by csm725 Quote My deviantART | Sig Battles | My Tutorials | csm725.com Click to enter or vote in the official Paint.NET competitions! COMPETITIONS: LOGO OF THE WEEK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontcannon Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 8 Billion internets to you, kind sir. It shows the people how surprisingly BORING it is to retouch photos This way, they will be directed towards graphic design which is way cooler! No offense, this is a very nice tutorial. This section needs more of these! Quote Night Vision Text Effect Tutorial Gallery reddit.com/r/futurebeats | My Mixcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarkut Posted June 6, 2010 Author Share Posted June 6, 2010 csm725, Thanks! ----------------------------- Frontcannon, Uh, ... I already have 8 Billion internets. But I appreciate the thought! BORING/BOARING I caught the word-play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontcannon Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 (edited) So.. you caught my word-play? With your bare mind? Three gold points for you: :point: :point: :point: Edited June 6, 2010 by Frontcannon Quote Night Vision Text Effect Tutorial Gallery reddit.com/r/futurebeats | My Mixcloud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowman Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 This is so clever Sarkut, I used to select unwanted part, move selection, copy, paste on new layer on top of the original drawing then feather and merge, but your technique looks easier, thanks so much. Quote My GalleryMy YouTube Channel "PDN Tutorials" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martel Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 That Totally rocks Sarkut, Great tutorial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarkut Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 yellowman and Martel, Thank you for your comments. I hope that this method will be useful for you occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisco97 Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 This is awesome, very useful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarkut Posted June 11, 2010 Author Share Posted June 11, 2010 Thanks, chrisco97. ------------------ I find that I'm using this more frequently since posting the tutorial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarkut Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 (edited) I have added a simpler way of doing this in the first Hidden Content tag at the end of the tutorial. . Edited March 8, 2011 by Sarkut Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ego Eram Reputo Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 RE: Missing images of this tutorial. The author of this tutorial hasn't been around the forum for quite some time. Shame really Sarkut was an excellent artist and added a great deal of value around here. Until the tutorial is recompiled you'll just have to work through the text that remains. If anyone has this tutorial stored offline - please contact me via PM so we can work to restore it. Quote ebook: Mastering Paint.NET | resources: Plugin Index | Stereogram Tut | proud supporter of Codelab plugins: EER's Plugin Pack | Planetoid | StickMan | WhichSymbol+ | Dr Scott's Markup Renderer | CSV Filetype | dwarf horde plugins: Plugin Browser | ShapeMaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Sent Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ego Eram Reputo Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Thanks barbieq25! I've uploaded a PDF of the tutorial for users to download. I'll upload the photos to the tutorial above over the next few days. Quote ebook: Mastering Paint.NET | resources: Plugin Index | Stereogram Tut | proud supporter of Codelab plugins: EER's Plugin Pack | Planetoid | StickMan | WhichSymbol+ | Dr Scott's Markup Renderer | CSV Filetype | dwarf horde plugins: Plugin Browser | ShapeMaker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJW Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 To copy the image into the lower layer, it may sometimes be advantageous to use Paste From Clipboard in place of cutting and pasting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewDavid Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 This new plugin may make this entire tutorial obsolete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sukhchain Singh Posted April 22, 2022 Share Posted April 22, 2022 It doesn't tho. I was using the Content Aware Fill for some time until I realized how many times you have to retry to get a good result. This tutorial is still amazing, which provides a controlled way of how the render would look like. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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