Topic awaiting preservation: breaking images..?? (Page 1 of 1)

first off, hello people, just joined and now, check this image out and tell me if any of you know how to do it, i know somewhat, i just dont know how to add the image to it...



i did find a tutorial on this but i dont think the guy did it too well...so the link to that is... http://www.vecpix.com/tutorials/photoshop/ps022.php

[This message has been edited by beeru02 (edited 07-13-2003).]

There are probably a few ways to do this, but heres how I would do it.
If you wanted to add an image into a shape(s), first make your shape, then cntrl+click to select the shape, then go go to the layer that your image is on (w/o deselecting), and cntrl+c. Then go back to your shape layer and cntrl+v. This will paste the image in the same shape , then you can deselect. Oh and I'm sorry if this doesnt make sense to anyone but me
EDIT: Drag this link into the address bar to see an example using this technique. http://www.geocities.com/cloudman23/example1.jpg


Before a mad scientist goes mad, there's probably a point when he is only partially mad, and this is when he throws his best parties.

[This message has been edited by Cloudman (edited 07-13-2003).]

layer mask or possibly a 'clipping group'. Look those up in your menual... or the hilp foles.

will try thankyou!

beeru

I'm with Vp on this one.

Add a layer mask to the photo layer, use the selection tools and brushes to mask out the shapes. Then apply a drop shadow using the Layer Styles. Clipping groupd would work too, but altering the shapes afterwatd would be more work than using a mask.

HI VP!

quick note cloudman, link does'nt work but ill try to figure it out

beeru

Did you drag it into the address bar or just click it? Because GeoCities does not allow direct image linking, so you have to drag it to work.


Before a mad scientist goes mad, there's probably a point when he is only partially mad, and this is when he throws his best parties.

Hi Mark hows tricks? I still pop over to PSG from time to time, still a great site/forum...

talking about clipping groups, ya think it is possible to use a vector layer thingy as a clipping group, then it would be editable? hmmmm, I'll have to try it... heh

ok, cloudman, your process sounded easy the whole copy and paste thing, except i tried and instead of pasting INTO the shape layer, it's just doing it on top (??) what the heck am i doing wrong?

beeru

Well, thats fine, as long as the image is in the shape of. . .your shape. Then yoou can add bevelling or drop shadows or whatever.


Before a mad scientist goes mad, there's probably a point when he is only partially mad, and this is when he throws his best parties.

k i think i know what you're saying, im al ittle slow, give me some time...

beeru

Another alternative would be to fill a new layer above the photo and fill with white. Create the shapes with the pen tool, and the photo layer active. Right click and select *Make Selection*. CTRL+C (to copy), then CTRL+V ( to paste into new layer). Drag the new layer above the white layer. Apply layer style drop shadow.

Another alternative for you, Cloudman would be to place your images in an HTML page and link to that. THen everyone can see them.

~waves at VP~

VP...

Yes... you can add a "Vector Mask" to any layer. At least, in PS7 you can.
I believe you can find the option under the "Layer" menu.

Good to hear you're still checking out the boards from time-to-time.



[This message has been edited by theGuest (edited 07-14-2003).]

yup i got PS7, so ill try the vector mask with it

beeru