I guess my problem is a training issue.
I'm trying to "extract" the actual image from the picture by removing
the background.
I don't know what to call it. I've been through the documentation
(RTFM) and tried a few things that sounded like they "might" be what I
need, but they weren't.
In one photo program I used they were called "sprites" and I could layer
the sprites and make a new photo. That's what I'm trying to do but I
can't figure out how to select the "meat" of the photo and discard the
background -- or make the background completely transparent? I just
don't know...
Does this make sense to anyone???
Chet
Pete Theisen wrote:
On Sunday 08 October 2006 21:34, Chet Gardiner wrote:
I did a photo shoot a while ago. I have the (large) jpg files of the
shoot.
I do a "loop act", that is, I layer rhythm guitar, bass, counterpoint
2nd guitar, lead guitar, vocals, etc. live, on the fly.
In order to get the "one man band" concept across, I took a series of
photos of me playing 2 of my guitars, 3 of my basses and my Ukelele in
different outfits, etc. Bet noone ever did THAT before ( :-) ).
They were all done against a solid white background. I want to put
together a "composite" (?) picture of all 6 of the pictures so that all
of me looks like a band against a different background.
I don't have Photoshop nor do I have much experience with editing
photos. Does anyone know what I would have to do to strip the
backgrounds from the 6 photos (to create layers?). I think once I have
that I can combine the layers in one of the half dozen photo programs
I've downloaded and installed to try.
Hi Chet!
I have had my best results with the GIMP on Linux. Blows the doors off of
Photoshop. I understand the Windows version also rocks. Price is right, too.
http://www.gimp.org/windows/
Links on that page to downloads for Windows, Mac, Unix etc. Also tutorials and
documentation in a variety of languages.
GIMP is kind of intuitive, and clearly supports layers. I think a green
background may have been easier, but I think with all you are going to do you
will get it done regardless.
Old picture I restored in the GIMP
http://www.pete-theisen.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=286&Itemid=46
Regards,
Pete
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