bernie1945
September 15th, 2006, 02:16 PM
Well, I finished the Layers class and found that I really enjoyed it, even though at times I become very frustrated and have to continually re-watch the lessons to figure out how to do what I want to. Some questions re the Day 21 Bonus lesson:
1. When the video starts, there are already two layers up in the Layers palette; a white background layer and Layer 0 with the bride photo in it. The video never really shows you how to get those layers. Do you just make the white background layer the dimensions that you want your print to be (I intend to print out the project)? And do you "move" the bride photo into the background layer and then resize the bride photo? The video shows the bride photo being resized, but I can't tell if it's already been moved into the background layer or not.
2. On the 66 pixel brush, I set my settings exactly the same as what they are in the video; however, my brush size is very small and not large like the one shown in use in the video. When the brush is so small, it's very hard to use on the edges of your image. Does this have something to do with the size of my image?
3. On the type text, I have the same kind of a problem. I have all the settings the same as those in the video; however, my text is so small, you can barely see it. And I thought I knew how to move the text once you're finished to get it more centered or in the exact place where you want the text to be, but I can't seem to remember how to do it. Anyone know?
4. I did manage to complete the project using one of my photos, but I'm not happy with the result. I tried to print out a 4x6 of the project and the finished photo ends up very small and doesn't even begin to fill up the 4x6 print area. Do I need to be sure that my background layer and my photo are the same size or pretty close to the same size before I begin working on the other layers in this project?
5. Also couldn't find the text that Matt used for the project. Is that text supposed to be included in PSE4?
Thanks for your help.
Bernie
:confused:
1. When the video starts, there are already two layers up in the Layers palette; a white background layer and Layer 0 with the bride photo in it. The video never really shows you how to get those layers. Do you just make the white background layer the dimensions that you want your print to be (I intend to print out the project)? And do you "move" the bride photo into the background layer and then resize the bride photo? The video shows the bride photo being resized, but I can't tell if it's already been moved into the background layer or not.
2. On the 66 pixel brush, I set my settings exactly the same as what they are in the video; however, my brush size is very small and not large like the one shown in use in the video. When the brush is so small, it's very hard to use on the edges of your image. Does this have something to do with the size of my image?
3. On the type text, I have the same kind of a problem. I have all the settings the same as those in the video; however, my text is so small, you can barely see it. And I thought I knew how to move the text once you're finished to get it more centered or in the exact place where you want the text to be, but I can't seem to remember how to do it. Anyone know?
4. I did manage to complete the project using one of my photos, but I'm not happy with the result. I tried to print out a 4x6 of the project and the finished photo ends up very small and doesn't even begin to fill up the 4x6 print area. Do I need to be sure that my background layer and my photo are the same size or pretty close to the same size before I begin working on the other layers in this project?
5. Also couldn't find the text that Matt used for the project. Is that text supposed to be included in PSE4?
Thanks for your help.
Bernie
:confused: