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jeljohns
Joined: 22 Jul 2010
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 Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 8:51 pm Post subject: tricky cloning problem |
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I have a major cloning problem that I need to solved because I keep running into the same problem.
I have some photos where the subject is in front of something I need to clone out. The subject is a dog standing in front of someone's leg. I am trying to clone out the leg.
I tried to use a layer mask, but it seems like no matter what I paint (subject or background) the clone always ends up on the subject.
I also tried using the magnetic lasso to select the subject, then paste into a new layer, then cloned the layer underneath. This leaves a very harsh line where the selection was made. It doesn't look real or natural.
My big question is....how can I cleanly clone something without getting the clone on the subject? |
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Auieos
Joined: 29 Jan 2010
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| Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:45 pm Post subject: |
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Try cutting out the dog using the pen tool then load path as selection. Once u have marching ants and marquee tool selected then refine edge button to get rid of harsh line. |
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Auieos
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| Posted: Thu Jul 22, 2010 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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Try cutting out the dog using the pen tool then load path as selection. Once u have marching ants and marquee tool selected then refine edge button to get rid of harsh line. |
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thehermit
Joined: 05 Mar 2003
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Location: Cheltenham, UK
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 4:23 am Post subject: |
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Welcome to the forums jeljohns, any chance of a view of the picture? Just the area you are concerned with would be fine.
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jeljohns
Joined: 22 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 7:14 am Post subject: |
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Where would I find the refine edge button?
I will try to post a picture tonight. |
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thehermit
Joined: 05 Mar 2003
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| Posted: Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:31 am Post subject: |
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Select>Refine Edge. When you have the selection (marching ants) selected.
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