On Mon, 16 Jun 2008 15:55:30 -0700 (PDT), sam4.light@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
> Hello, this may seem like a n00b question, but I am just getting my
> feet wet with Photoshop. I am using an older version V7.0, so
> hopefully someone might know how to do this......
Hi Bruce,
Put the two images on separate layers. Set the top image to 20 percent
opacity, and use the move tool to aligh the images. You will probably
need
to use Transform to rotate and scale the second image a bit to make it
line
up. Create a layer mask for the top layer, and use the gradient tool to
split the layer mask into a black and white section. The mask should be
white for the top image, and black for the bottom image. Use a soft brush
to fine tune the mask, paint white to reveal the top image, and press the
X
key to paint black for the bottom image.
Then you'll need to use curves on either the upper or lower image to match
the appearance. The info palette, and eyedropper samples are a big help,
since you can match the numbers rather than depend on a visual judgement.
For those of you who have Elements 3 or later, or Photoshop CS or later,
Automate>Photomergecan save significant work. When it works, it's sweet.
When it doesn't, revert to the manual method described above. CS3 has
significant improvements to Photomerge.
--
Mike Russell - http://www.curvemeister.com
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