Patterns??

[GaryK]

I have found this video on how to make patterns using the wave filter.

I could never make heads nor tails of what to apply it to. :rolleyes:

Have a look and see if this will help all or any of you scappers. :)

http://share.studio.adobe.com/axAssetDetailSubmit.asp?aID=6900&back=http%3A%2F%2Fshare%2Estudio%2Eadobe%2Ecom%2Fa xQuickSearchSubmit%2Easp%3Ftxt%3Dpsx%26allprods%3D 2%26submit1%2Ex%3D28%26submit1%2Ey%3D8

[Robyn]

Thanks Gary, I've downloaded and had a preliminary look. Looks interesting.

[NMarti]

Gary
That's like Christmas!:D Thanks so much. I watched the video and while it is for PS it looks like there is nothing that can't be done in Elements.

[GaryK]

I have tried it and the technique seems to work with Elements. :rolleyes: I have just never spent the time to figure out how to plan what the look wll be.

I'm not much of a scrapper so it never seemed to be something I would use. Mind you after seeing all the wonderful things you guys create my interest was piqued. :)

[kimi_boo]

I tried to download and I couldn't do it. :mad:

[GaryK]

Kim

It looks like Robyn and Nancy could. I just tried, but of course I can't remember my login (not using my main comp right now) soI can't tell if there is a problem.:rolleyes:

[kimi_boo]

Last time I tried to download something I ended up calling them. Never could get it to work. I have decided they hate me. :eek: :( :(

[Robyn]

Kimi,

Sorry to hear you are having problems. It worked okay for me.

[GaryK]

Hopefully when I get back on the other comp., I won't have the same problem :eek:

[kimi_boo]

Maybe I am doing something wrong?? I am going to save target as. Directing to my desktop. When I look at the desktop all I get is an INTERNET e, sending me to a page with directions. If I try and download directly into Elements it sends me straight to the same page. ?????? :confused: :confused: :confused:

[Robyn]

I have a folder for downloads and I use that for 'save target as'. I never use the desktop. After it's in that folder and unzipped, then I would put brushes etc. into elements.

[lindajay]

I loaded the layer styles and the patterns, but can't view the video/tutorial, so I don't know what to do with these. :confused: I can't open the .wmv file (maybe because I'm on a Mac?). Anyway, anyone want to give me just a little hint of how the styles work or what they're for? When I click on them, they fill the layer with that pattern . . . is that all there is to it?

Thanks.

[GaryK]

Linda

Sorry, I never thought about the video being in .wmv... that is really the meat of the download. I actually had forgotten that there were styles/patterns with the download.
What type of format can you watch? I can see if there is a convertor or something to change it for you.

[kimi_boo]

I tried both ways. Same thing as before. :( I give up.

Make some pretty things and show us.:)

[NMarti]

Linda
The video actually teaches you how to make the patterns. It's unbelieveable how easy it is to do. I know some people here have the software to convert videos. I'm pretty sure that Norm has one that allows different export options.

[lindajay]

Oh, thanks guys. I have Quicktime 7. If it can be converted I'd be grateful. If, however, it's a "pain" to do, don't worry about it.

[NMarti]

Linda
With Camtasia it can be converted and saved as a Quicktime file. I only downloaded a sample version and mine has expired but there are a few here who have the full version. Hopefully someone will give it a go.

[kimi_boo]

OK, I think I did it. :) I watched the video at least. pretty cool. I need to write down some of the filter settings. Not really sure if I saw the styles???
I did add them to my styles. Thanks Gary. :D

[lindajay]

Thanks for the info, Nancy. Maybe someone can do it without too much trouble. :)

[NRiceDesigns]

Have a look and see if this will help all or any of you scappers. :)

http://share.studio.adobe.com/axAssetDetailSubmit.asp?aID=6900&back=http%3A%2F%2Fshare%2Estudio%2Eadobe%2Ecom%2Fa xQuickSearchSubmit%2Easp%3Ftxt%3Dpsx%26allprods%3D 2%26submit1%2Ex%3D28%26submit1%2Ey%3D8

Gary, thanks so much for the link. I downloaded the links this morning & spent a couple of hours making patterns (I used colors from all my scrapbook & card kits, and did some for the holidays). I experimented by rotating a layer, then applying the filter a 2nd time & sometimes it looked great. This afternoon I was completing my latest kit for the scrapbook exchange (Black & White) & wanted to do a ribbon. I went to the patterns & discovered I'd inadvertently deleted them all, apparently by clicking reset by accident!!! :( :twisted: :rolleyes: BooHooHoo-Sob-Snort ARGGGGGG

[GaryK]

Nita

Sorry you lost them... I take no responsibility :D:D


I hope you didn't have to many done. :mad:

[Wags374]

Yeah! I finally figured out how to get the pattern's installed.

But I'm only seeing 15 patterns not the 50 advertised and I can't get the styles to show up.... I'm wondering if they just won't work with PSE3? :confused:

[Robyn]

Jane I have PSE3, and it works okay.

There are only 15 styles and 50 patterns. But honestly I wouldn't be too fussed about it. It is the video that I think is valuable. After watching it you can create any of these patterns in a blink of an eye.

[GaryK]

Robyn

How is it working out for you?

I still have to try to get that video converted for Linda. (I have been looking for a convertor..honest Linda :))

[Robyn]

Hi Gary,

I haven't bothered much with it. But it is another interesting 'thing' to know about and store away when needed. :)

My trouble is I store 'things' away in my mind, but unfortunately the brain doesn't always retain info as well as it did a few years back. Certainly if it is something that really interests me and I use it, I will retain it, but if it is something that I file away for future use, well..........!!:D

[GaryK]

Robyn

I know what you mean .. of course recalling it is always the problem :D

As an example, I've had that video for maybe a year now (not sure.. but a while) and I keep running across it whenever I am cleaning junk off my hard drive. I open it, say oh yah this one, close it, and don't find it again until the next cleaning. :rolleyes:

Figured I would post it and maybe somebody else will have better luck. It was actually the exchange thread that got me thinking about it being used for backgrounds.

[sharlmitch]

Thanks Gary,

Looks interesting!

PSE has so many things to play with and I have so little time!!! :(

If you find a link to add extra hours to a day, I'd like that one!!! :D

Sharon