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Post by dreampolice on Feb 28, 2023 22:32:19 GMT
That makes it easier(!), although the version of PS to which I have access is rather old, so there might be some minor differences, if your version is a recent one. Here goes.....
1. Make a new Solid colour fill layer (white - or whichever colour you want the ‘gas’ to be). The image will (unsurprisingly) turn to the colour that you chose!
2. Select a non-solid brush (i.e. one that gives a non-uniform, or dappled effect.). IIRC, I used one of the chalk
brushes as the starting point (see ** below)
3. Set the Foreground colour to black
4. Set the brush Flow parameter (NOT Opacity) to a very low setting (IIRC, I used 2%)
5. Brush around on the Layer mask. The image will (VERY) gradually re-appear, and you just continue brushing until the appearance is as you want it to be
6. For a bit of added ‘realism’  , unlink the layer mask, click on the mask itself, and then select Free transform. Right click on the Transform frame, and select Warp. Then click on the grid and drag the ‘gas’ around to re-shape it, until it’s as you want it, then click on the tick (at the top of the screen) to confirm the Transform-warp edit ** You’ll probably want to edit the brush parameters (press F5). Just in case you’re not familiar with brush settings, be aware that there are quite a few different parameters. Unfortunately, when I did the edit on your image, I didn’t save the file (or the brush  ) so I can’t give you the precise details. I just messed around with the settings until I got the right 'look', and you should be able to find some settings which give the particular effect that you want. Don’t forget to save the brush as one of your own brush pre-sets!
Let's see some results, when you've got them.  Thanks for that. It show's how little I actually know/use of PS! |
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Post by peterba on Mar 1, 2023 8:55:38 GMT
Thanks for that. It show's how little I actually know/use of PS!
No problem. I hope you manage to get the results you want.
It's a vast program. I've been using it intensively for around twenty years, but even so, there are aspects of it about which I still know next to nothing.  It's one of those " The more you find out, the less you know" situations. (wasn't that a Johnny Nash song?  ) |
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Post by kate on Mar 1, 2023 9:21:17 GMT
That makes it easier(!), although the version of PS to which I have access is rather old, so there might be some minor differences, if your version is a recent one. Here goes.....
1. Make a new Solid colour fill layer (white - or whichever colour you want the ‘gas’ to be). The image will (unsurprisingly) turn to the colour that you chose!
2. Select a non-solid brush (i.e. one that gives a non-uniform, or dappled effect.). IIRC, I used one of the chalk
brushes as the starting point (see ** below)
3. Set the Foreground colour to black
4. Set the brush Flow parameter (NOT Opacity) to a very low setting (IIRC, I used 2%)
5. Brush around on the Layer mask. The image will (VERY) gradually re-appear, and you just continue brushing until the appearance is as you want it to be
6. For a bit of added ‘realism’ , unlink the layer mask, click on the mask itself, and then select Free transform. Right click on the Transform frame, and select Warp. Then click on the grid and drag the ‘gas’ around to re-shape it, until it’s as you want it, then click on the tick (at the top of the screen) to confirm the Transform-warp edit ** You’ll probably want to edit the brush parameters (press F5). Just in case you’re not familiar with brush settings, be aware that there are quite a few different parameters. Unfortunately, when I did the edit on your image, I didn’t save the file (or the brush ) so I can’t give you the precise details. I just messed around with the settings until I got the right 'look', and you should be able to find some settings which give the particular effect that you want. Don’t forget to save the brush as one of your own brush pre-sets!
Let's see some results, when you've got them. (Kate) The easy way is to either breathe on an ND filter - or smear some vaseline around the edges of it. |
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Post by dreampolice on Mar 1, 2023 9:30:04 GMT
That makes it easier(!), although the version of PS to which I have access is rather old, so there might be some minor differences, if your version is a recent one. Here goes.....
1. Make a new Solid colour fill layer (white - or whichever colour you want the ‘gas’ to be). The image will (unsurprisingly) turn to the colour that you chose!
2. Select a non-solid brush (i.e. one that gives a non-uniform, or dappled effect.). IIRC, I used one of the chalk
brushes as the starting point (see ** below)
3. Set the Foreground colour to black
4. Set the brush Flow parameter (NOT Opacity) to a very low setting (IIRC, I used 2%)
5. Brush around on the Layer mask. The image will (VERY) gradually re-appear, and you just continue brushing until the appearance is as you want it to be
6. For a bit of added ‘realism’ , unlink the layer mask, click on the mask itself, and then select Free transform. Right click on the Transform frame, and select Warp. Then click on the grid and drag the ‘gas’ around to re-shape it, until it’s as you want it, then click on the tick (at the top of the screen) to confirm the Transform-warp edit ** You’ll probably want to edit the brush parameters (press F5). Just in case you’re not familiar with brush settings, be aware that there are quite a few different parameters. Unfortunately, when I did the edit on your image, I didn’t save the file (or the brush ) so I can’t give you the precise details. I just messed around with the settings until I got the right 'look', and you should be able to find some settings which give the particular effect that you want. Don’t forget to save the brush as one of your own brush pre-sets!
Let's see some results, when you've got them. (Kate) The easy way is to either breathe on an ND filter - or smear some vaseline around the edges of it. Not on my iPhone on which this was taken. |
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Post by peterba on Mar 1, 2023 12:58:58 GMT
The easy way is to either breathe on an ND filter - or smear some vaseline around the edges of it.
Yes, that's how we all did it, "back in the day". Of course, the effect of breathing on the filter is somewhat short-term - especially on a hot day! The vaseline tends to be generally inconvenient, simply by being messy, usually resulting in greasy marks all over camera equipment. The PS method can offer a more smoke-like appearance than either of the two traditional methods, and has the additional advantage of being available after the event.
Despite my nostalgia for the old ways, I'll stick with using PS, on this one.
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Post by kate on Mar 2, 2023 8:35:18 GMT
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Post by dans on Mar 3, 2023 14:13:45 GMT
I seem to be trying my best at the moment to make a photos not look like a photos  DSC080445 by Dan, on Flickr  DSC07764 by Dan, on Flickr |
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Post by Kath on Mar 3, 2023 14:50:26 GMT
230303-Intentional-Camera-Movement-Kandinsky-001 by Kathryn Polley, on Flickr A chat with my boss about the amount of money I'd have to win on the lottery to consider just leaving my job, and the description of my parting involving an empty spinning desk chair prompted me to spin in my chair and take a shot of my screensaver. |
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Post by peterba on Mar 3, 2023 20:40:03 GMT
I seem to be trying my best at the moment to make photos not look like photos
A noble endeavour, Dan! |
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Post by stevewmh on Mar 3, 2023 21:43:50 GMT
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Post by dans on Mar 3, 2023 22:29:38 GMT
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Post by Kath on Mar 4, 2023 18:15:25 GMT
Life Aquatic by Kathryn Polley, on Flickr The Community Mental Health Hub where I volunteer/am a member has been offered ten spaces in an exhibition at The Maid of the Loch on Loch Lomond in April. This is going to be my submission. |
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Post by kate on Mar 8, 2023 19:56:02 GMT
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Post by dans on Mar 8, 2023 21:05:34 GMT
Life Aquatic by Kathryn Polley, on Flickr The Community Mental Health Hub where I volunteer/am a member has been offered ten spaces in an exhibition at The Maid of the Loch on Loch Lomond in April. This is going to be my submission. I find this really intriguing Kath, I can't work out if it is a bird or an angel. It's a stunning photo! |
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Post by Kath on Mar 9, 2023 7:53:51 GMT
Life Aquatic by Kathryn Polley, on Flickr The Community Mental Health Hub where I volunteer/am a member has been offered ten spaces in an exhibition at The Maid of the Loch on Loch Lomond in April. This is going to be my submission. I find this really intriguing Kath, I can't work out if it is a bird or an angel. It's a stunning photo! Thank you! It almost looked as if it were still flying as the waves moved its wings and I toyed with the idea of filming it rather than photographing but then it felt more ambiguous in a still. |
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, unlink the layer mask, click on the mask itself, and then select Free transform. Right
) so I can’t give you the precise details. I just messed around with the settings until I got the right 'look', and you should be able to find some settings which give the particular effect that you want. Don’t forget to save the brush as one of your own brush pre-sets!
It's one of those "The more you find out, the less you know" situations. (wasn't that a Johnny Nash song? 
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