Jccooper Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Hey, I'm sure that this has been asked but I tried looking and couldn't find it. How can I make a specific object in a picture remain focused while bluring the background without having a definate line? So basically I need the transition to be suttle, but more specific placement then the preset shapes that the gradient tool allows me to use. I've use the gradient tool and am semi-familiar with it. Jus need more detailed transitions while still being suttle. Thanks -Jer' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DecemberWinds Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Is this what you're looking for? http://paintdotnet.12.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=6629 Quote | [deviantART] | [Photobucket] | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 You CAN use the gradient tool more then once. Quote All creations Ash + Paint.NET [ Googlepage | deviantArt | Club PDN | PDN Fan ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeMangaka Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Well, I guess that, for that, you could simply do something like this: 1) select the desired object 2) paste it in a new layer and delete the original one. 3) Use "unfocus" in the old layer. It'll make everything but the selected object unfocused. Quote I'm BRAZILIAN! I love Anime Art! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Well, I guess that, for that, you could simply do something like this:1) select the desired object 2) paste it in a new layer and delete the original one. 3) Use "unfocus" in the old layer. It'll make everything but the selected object unfocused. Jer needs "more detailed transitions while still being suttle" Quote All creations Ash + Paint.NET [ Googlepage | deviantArt | Club PDN | PDN Fan ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeMangaka Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 Jer needs "more detailed transitions while still being suttle" "Detailed" like what? Doesn't it have anything to do with feathering the selected object or I am misunderstanding? Quote I'm BRAZILIAN! I love Anime Art! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jccooper Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 Sorry, I know it was confusing. But here's what I've done and what I need to do. I've created two layers, blur the one while leaving the other clear. I have the blurred on top and use the erase to get rid of the blurred object, leaving only the crisp image below. My problem is that the edges of the erase tool are too sharp and the gradient isn't specific enough. Is there a way to use a tool like the erase, but without the sharp edges. utilizing control of the erase tool, but allows for blending out/feathering the edges vs. sharp edges. Thanks for the patience... -Jer' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyrochild Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Try out these plugins: Feather - http://paintdotnet.12.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=2498 Anti-alias - http://paintdotnet.12.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=6567 Quote ambigram signature by Kemaru [i write plugins and stuff] If you like a post, upvote it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Instead of using eraser.. use :LinearGradient: in :AlphaChannel: mode Quote All creations Ash + Paint.NET [ Googlepage | deviantArt | Club PDN | PDN Fan ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsonchiu Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 The eraser tool is fine. First, duplicate layer, unfocus, use something like a 200px eraser and erase the center of focus. Then, turn down the alpha of the primary color to like 10, switch to a smaller eraser, and start erasing the parts that should be less blurred. I got this: Quote Some links: | Personal Website | Alien Attack | Try out my plugins: | Antialias | Diagonal Lines | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanel Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Try out these plugins:Feather - http://paintdotnet.12.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=2498 Anti-alias - http://paintdotnet.12.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=6567 or Alpha Blur, for transition up to 100 pix wide - http://paintdotnet.12.forumer.com/viewtopic.php?t=5652 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsonchiu Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 Or you can just in :AlphaChannel: mode and then :Curves: curves+ Quote Some links: | Personal Website | Alien Attack | Try out my plugins: | Antialias | Diagonal Lines | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jccooper Posted August 27, 2007 Author Share Posted August 27, 2007 Thanks, I think I've got it! -Jer' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Man Dan Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I'd say give Alpha Blur a shot. It gives one more control than using the Gradient tool. Since it follows the curve already on the Alpha channel you can delete whatever shape you need and fade along that path instead of a straight linear / radial fade. Quote I am not a mechanism, I am part of the resistance; I am an organism, an animal, a creature, I am a beast. ~ Becoming the Archetype Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spike 121 Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 this? =quick job Quote "No. Dreaming is illegal."~Pyrochild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I'd say give Alpha Blur a shot. It gives one more control than using the Gradient tool. Since it follows the curve already on the Alpha channel you can delete whatever shape you need and fade along that path instead of a straight linear / radial fade. I like this idea Mind opener... Quote All creations Ash + Paint.NET [ Googlepage | deviantArt | Club PDN | PDN Fan ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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