Diana Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 I did not shoot quite loose enough. I want more space camera right. Is there a way to extend the canvas? I've only done raw edits so far. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Hi Diana, yes, there are a few ways to approach it. Do you intend to do anything else to the background? Change its colour in any way, I mean? Presently it's slightly shaded white (ie very light grey) - will that be how it remains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Ok... it seems I need to go back to RAW & get that white like it should be. I get uneasy about making portraits too bright so I backed off a bit too much I see. Once I do that, I will not be changing it at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Here it is after I got the white paper backdrop white like it should be. Thanks Damien! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Ok, in that case, I think we can get away with the easiest option. Duplicate the Background layer Go to the Canvas Size dialog, and extend the size at that side Flip the new layer horizontally, then move it across so it lines up perfectly (zoom in greater than 100% view to ensure this) Add a new blank layer and clone out as much elbow as needed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Once I do this, can I then flatten it down to the background, since I won't need it again? I need to do a small bit of liquefy and I run that on a duplicate background layer as well. I've had issues with doing 2 duplicate background layers, 1 for liquefy & 1 for a dust and scratches layer. They don't seem to play together well. I am not sure which to do first and I don't want to do them on the same layer. I don't need to do it often, but I had a "before and after" photo for my MUA and wanted to slightly smooth out her skin with Dust & Scratches in the "before" photo. I had to move layers around to get both to show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 I must not understand something correctly. I duplicated the layer, then staying on that duplicate layer (called extend canvas), went to Canvas Size dialog & flipped horizontally. It flipped my whole image...both layers. I guess I am not sure why I have to flip horizontal, when both layers flip. I will add screen shots of what happened. What did I do wrong? I also looked at the Layer drop-down and did not see anything about only flipping that layer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 This tricks everyone. No, you need to use Edit>Transform>Flip Horizontal. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 This is going to be harder then, I am guessing. I only have Elements 13, so no Transform. I tried "control + T" & no go there either. Sorry.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Oh, sorry, for Elements it's here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 I got it but I am not sure how I did it...lol... I got just the layer to flip. Maybe I right clicked the image after I hit Control +T and then saw the Free Transform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 1 hour ago, Diana said: Once I do this, can I then flatten it down to the background, since I won't need it again? I need to do a small bit of liquefy and I run that on a duplicate background layer as well. No, do your liquify first. 1 hour ago, Diana said: I've had issues with doing 2 duplicate background layers, 1 for liquefy & 1 for a dust and scratches layer. They don't seem to play together well. https://www.damiensymonds.net/2015/07/order-of-layers-for-complex-pixel-edits.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Oh... I totally missed the "flip layer" option. I guess I really need to LOOK at the whole drop down. I'm sorry.... Thanks for the link above. I will check it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 Thank you, thank you, thank you! I tried looking around on your blog, but must have missed it or forgotten it as I don't normally do more than 1 pixel editing layer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana Posted March 12, 2017 Author Share Posted March 12, 2017 3 hours ago, Damien Symonds said: Add a new blank layer and clone out as much elbow as needed I did not need to Clone any arm at all... I just needed a tiny bit extra room. Thanks again Damien! You Rock!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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