Torn edge video tutorial. need help

[roansngrays]

I am trying this torn edge effect video tutorial in the subscribers area... .... I am using PSE 5 ............when I get the the paintbrush step to get rid of the sharp line... after I am done, it stays like marching ants.. not really like marching ants but it is moving and never stops... Can someone help??
Thanx
Denise

[troush]

Are you using the selection brush? That can do that. The selection brush and brush tool often get mixed up.

-Trish

[roansngrays]

Trish..thanx....
One tool says "Magic selection brush tool" ..and one says "Selection Brush Tool" Cant see any others.... is there a difference in these two?? Which do I choose?
Thanx

Denise

[roansngrays]

My selection of brush icons arent as many as I see in the tutorial either... I've been trying everything and cant get it figured out.... no matter what I choose, the brush results are still moving....:confused:

[Diana]

Hi Denise,

I just watched that video to see what you're dealing with and the only brush that is used is the regular brush (not the selection brush), which is right below the eraser tool.

From the brush palette dropdown, make sure you choose the Default brushes set. There should be a long list of brushes in that set. About half way down the list, you should find Chalk 36 pixels, which is the one he uses in the tutorial. You shouldn't get any marching ants.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1NrxXyqvKGNuBQCAXB19GteHnNG1b31_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1NrxXyqvKGNuBQCAXB19GteHnNG1b31)

The only marching ants you should see in this tutorial is when you use the Lasso tool to make the torn edge selection. Then you can turn off the marching ants with the keyboard shortcut Ctrl-D before filling the black layer.

Hope this helps.

Diana

[roansngrays]

Hi Diana...
You always come to the rescue!!! Guess I got confused with the brushes... I make note of eveything you help me with!! Thanx so much for this information! I will try it now LOL
Denise

[elwoodsusanm]

I have been using this tutorial this afternoon. I had to play with the brushes quite a bit to get the right effect. It does give a nice edge though. It takes me at least 7 or 8 goes at most tutorials - i feel like a right 'NUMPTY':)

[roansngrays]

Dont feel bad..I still cant get a good OOB done!!! I gave up on it for a bit ...LOL. I must be hmmmm "slow" lmao