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Workin’ On It!
Hootytut© by Doyle Allen aka Hooty 6/23/04 Approved by the HootyTutTesters group!
Needed: 1 PSP (I used 8, if you are familiar with psp7...intermediate skills you can do it too.)
2 You need the tut layers template
in the template. ===================== =============
1 Open PSP and open the tutorial layers template. Do not alter the order or settings on the layers palette unless told. Shift + D to duplicate Close the original template.
2 Open a graphic which should be a similar shape/size as the black rectangle you see on the template.
3 Edit / Copy
4 Close your graphic We will not need it anymore.
5 Ctrl + Shift + L (or Edit / Paste / Paste into selection) Note: Adjust/Sharpness / Sharpen if needed.
6 Ctrl + D (or Selections / Select None)
7 Layers / Duplicate
8 Effects / Art Media Effects / Black Pencil Settings: As for the Detail, you want to adjust the setting so there is mainly the outlines of the images in your graphic showing but not so much of the background. Depending on the graphic that you use will determine how strong or weak you need to go. Use that preview window and the spyglass icons on the left – for smaller and + for larger, or click on the autoproof eye icon on the right to see your graphic change with the settings. Opacity = 100 ( if you lowered the opacity the layer underneath would be exposed so leave it where it is. Note: It’s ok to have the embossed white look. Think of it as the artists’ preliminary work done in thick white primer.
9 X (Eraser Tool) Tip: Dry Brush tip or another of your choosing . Settings:
With the dry brush tip you can swipe back and forth, left and right while holding the left mouse button down and get a really kewl painters effect.
To bring certain areas out more shorten your swipes to a more concentrated area.
Tips: Change the size of your eraser to suit you. You should probably end with about 50-70 % of the total graphic exposed.
You may want to lower the opacity of the layer to see clearer what parts you want to erase.. don't forget to put it back to 100% when you are done though! LOL
10 Layers / Merge / Merge Visible
11 Effects / 3D Effects / Drop Shadow Settings: Horizontal & Vertical both = 3 Opacity = 30, Blur =3 Color = Black Shadow on new layer = Unchecked!
12 Repeat Drop Shadow Same settings except H & V = (minus) -3
12 Layers / Arrange / Send to Bottom then Layers / Arrange / Move up (You could just click and drag into position if you know how to manually do that)
13 Now you need to decide what you are going to use for a background.. If you are going to need a color(s) off your graphic with the eyedropper do it now.
14 Turn off your Merged layer on your layers palette.
15 Turn on the BG Green Layer and make it your active layer
16 Magic Wand: Select the green area. Settings:
17 Selections / Modify / Expand = 1
18 Use fills,texture, patterns, gradient or other of your choice to your background.
19 Ctrl + D (or Selections / Select None)
20 Ctrl + A (or Selections / Select All)
21 Selections / Modify / Contract = 5
22 Ctrl + Shift + i (or Selections / Invert)
23 Effects / 3D Effects / Inner Bevel Settings: Bevel #2, Width = 5 Smoothness = 3, Depth = 3, Ambience = 10, Shinniness = 0, Color = White, Angle = 315, Intensity = 50, Elevation = 30
24 Ctrl + D (or Selections / Select None)
25 Now turn all the layers on so you can see what you have. This is the time to make any changes that you would like to make.
Note: One of the testers Colorized the brushes and paint palette to make the colors match the graphic she used. It did look great!
26 Layers / Merge / Merge All (Flatten)
27 T (Text Tool): Add Bold text left of the palette, add a bevel or/and drop shadow if you like.
28 Layers / New Raster Layer to add your watermark.
29 Layers / Merge / Merge All
30 Save as a header, or resize 65% and save as a tag. Sharpen etc if needed or wanted.
Remember to Watermark your creations! **************************************** ****************************************
Approved by the
HootyTutTestersGroup! Thanks to all the great testers that help me to make these tutorials as good as they are! The testers are always a vital part of the end results of what you end up using. Special thanks to all the testers that participated: They are: Michelle, Adrienne, Diane, Pat, Linda D., Maria Rosa, Calvin, Sue, Roni, Jynx, and KMRA! I love my testers!
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