cweber54 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 (edited) I'm brand new to pdn and to photo editing. I'm enjoying all of this very much. Here is a little tribute I did to one of my great heroes Louis Armstrong. I hope you enjoy it.I took all the advice and I think I got it refined pretty well. Thanks!! Edited January 22, 2014 by cweber54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallade Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 This could use a lot more work. Lose the white edges, get an HD photo, a better backround, and your set. Not bad for a first try though. Quote Gengar~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cweber54 Posted January 21, 2014 Author Share Posted January 21, 2014 Thank you for your input and suggestions. Yes, the white border thing has been driving me crazy. I made the template using the magic wand and deleting the selected background material leaving the image to have as my template. For some reason the white border is still there and I can't figure out why or how to get rid of it? Anyway, I'm having fun with all this and again thanks for your input and for taking an interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 cweber54, you can try using some plugins such as AA Assistant & Feather. Also take a look at TRs Fade Edge extreme. Or this: http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?/topic/26966-trs-alpha-cutter-v21-with-auto-edgefollower-oct-24-2013/page-2 Adjusting the tolerance of magic wand sometimes helps too. Do a search on cutting out pictures or removing backgrounds. There are many ways of doing it. Some better suited than others to what you are trying to achieve. You will learn a lot along the way too Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniels Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Very nice Andy Warhol/pop art vibe. Plus I just like ol' Louis Quote Logo/Banner Competition My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cweber54 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Thank to all you made suggestions regarding the border thing. I will get on it! I really appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky532 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Nice job with the background on the second one. I like the idea of using the shiny squares Quote My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallade Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I love the new border! Keep it up. Quote Gengar~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david.atwell Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Ooh, nice revision! Quote The Doctor: There was a goblin, or a trickster, or a warrior... A nameless, terrible thing, soaked in the blood of a billion galaxies. The most feared being in all the cosmos. And nothing could stop it, or hold it, or reason with it. One day it would just drop out of the sky and tear down your world.Amy: But how did it end up in there?The Doctor: You know fairy tales. A good wizard tricked it.River Song: I hate good wizards in fairy tales; they always turn out to be him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Love the revision too Well done! I hope we see many more of these images from you. Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cweber54 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Thanks again everyone for the comments, suggestions and encouragement! I really appreciate it and you all helped me a great deal. I'm finally learning how to get around a little better on PDN and what all the fantastic functions and plugins can do. Love it!! I hope I can keep at it. The next couple of months have me pretty busy. I direct a pit orchestra for a local theater group and this year we're presenting Phantom of the Opera. I'll be pretty busy with that one for sure! I'm playing trumpet in several productions in the area as well. Good to be busy especially doing things you love. Edited January 24, 2014 by cweber54 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbieq25 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 I hope it all goes well for you Quote Knowledge is no burden to carry. April Jones, 2012 Gallery My DA Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky532 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Have fun! Phantom's one of my favorites. Quote My Gallery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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