Greg135 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Hi there, I'm not sure if I am using the right terms here, but I want to blur or fade just one side of a picture to help it to blend into a new header image.... I don't want the picture to look as if it has just been stuck on top of the background....It must look as if it's an integral part of the background.... the picture has a very defined, dark "hard" edge and I would like to "soften" it ....is that possible??? What techniques are available to integrate a picture into a header background? Are there any specific tutorials available that you can point me to? Appreciate your help... Regards Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Gradient set to transparent should work for you. Not sure there is a specific tute for that but maybe look through the help files? Also try Feather (plugin available form the Plugin Thread). Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg135 Posted May 3, 2011 Author Share Posted May 3, 2011 Gradient set to transparent should work for you. Not sure there is a specific tute for that but maybe look through the help files? Also try Feather (plugin available form the Plugin Thread). Hi BarbieQ, Thanks for the reply....but I played around with the Gradient and it had no affect whatsoever.....Is there something I'm missing? The same thing with the Feather option.... But let me explain what I did first: I took the picture and removed the unwanted parts of it on the right hand side. This meant that the picture had an uneven edge on the right. So, applying the Feather plugin only affects the canvas edges of the picture and not the uneven curly edge on the right....See image attached...... Is there a way to use the Feather option just on the uneven, curly edge? Also, how would I use the Gradient in this example? I have also attached the header with the picture inserted....so you can see why it's only necessary to Feather/Gradient the right hand side..... Thanks... Regards Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdnnoob Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 First off, I would recommend making the cut less uniform. Second, make sure you are using "Object>Feather" not "Selection>Feather" If you still don't like it, run basic antialias, then AA's Assistant (from dpy's plugin pack) About the gradient barbie mentioned... Change the setting to "transparency", not the colors. Quote No, Paint.NET is not spyware...but, installing it is an IQ test. ~BoltBait Blend modes are like the filling in your sandwich. It's the filling that can change your experience of the sandwich. ~Ego Eram Reputo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted May 3, 2011 Share Posted May 3, 2011 Ok, I've knocked up a bit of a quick tute to see if this is what you are looking for. New trick for me attaching a file! Thanks Greg! Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowman Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Use this Tutorial, and make the selection as it needs. Quote My GalleryMy YouTube Channel "PDN Tutorials" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I forgot about this tute Yellowman Serves me right for trying to do something that early in the morning instead of gettng ready for work. Good tip too Welshy! I couldn't live without Drop Shadow. Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg135 Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 Ok, I've knocked up a bit of a quick tute to see if this is what you are looking for. New trick for me attaching a file! Thanks Greg! Hey Barbieq25, Brilliant.....thanks for going to the trouble....really helped me to get the steps into the right sequence. You're a doll.....lol Regards Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg135 Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 Thanks too Pdnnoob, Welshblue and Yellowman!!! BTW Yellowman, that tutorial is quite brilliant....need to play around with it a bit.... All the advice is much appreciated! Regards Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 Greg, you are welcome. I learnt something new & remembered something old Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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