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Gear / Technical Help => Photo / Video Recording => Topic started by: it-goes-to-eleven on November 01, 2007, 12:02:14 PM
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Photoshop noob here...
I created a pano using the auto-merge function (very cool!) and now I'd like to apply some effects/fixes (USM). But when I apply USM, nothing happens to my image. I have tried to collapse the layers down but apparently haven't done it right or am missing a step.
I also have some scans that have the same problem.
Can someone give me the basic steps needed to go from the multi-layer to an image you can do effects on? Thanks!
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I believe any effects and filters are applied to a layer, so if you have merged and flattened then you should be a single layer. The other possibility is I know some effects can't be preformed on high bit depth files so you might make sure you are in the correct bit depth for your color settings. I seem to remember the pano function resulting in a high dynamic range image that could be 16+ bit depth for color.
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Photoshop will actually grey-out the unavailable filters in 16-bit/ch mode. The unsharp mask filter should work. As far as I know, photomerge is exclusively 8-bit/ch anyway.
It shouldn't be necessary, but if you want to completely flatten an image, the command is Layer > Flatten Image. Also, make sure you either have nothing selected, or the entire image selected. If you accidentally marquee a tiny selection, you may not realize that the filter is only working on that one small area.
If you can't figure it out, maybe post a screen shot showing the layer palette.
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Thanks for the tips! Made some progress. Seemed to be a combo of bit depth (16 on the scans) and maybe selection issues.
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While we are on photoshop, I have a question which I can't remember the answer for. A while back I researched HDR imaging and how to in photoshop. I found the answer and the technique/s for getting the images. The problem was I had PS 6 which you couldn't do that in. Well, I now have PS cs3 v10, but I've forgotten the process. Any quick help? Fall leave season is in full bloom and I want to spend Sunday on getting some dynamic photos.
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While we are on photoshop, I have a question which I can't remember the answer for. A while back I researched HDR imaging and how to in photoshop. I found the answer and the technique/s for getting the images. The problem was I had PS 6 which you couldn't do that in. Well, I now have PS cs3 v10, but I've forgotten the process. Any quick help? Fall leave season is in full bloom and I want to spend Sunday on getting some dynamic photos.
http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-cs3/hdr-high-dynamic-range/index.html
I've also heard good things about another application on the PPS podcast. I don't remember the software but the podcast is worth checking out...
http://www.prophotoshow.net/blog/category/high-dynamic-range-photography/
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While we are on photoshop, I have a question which I can't remember the answer for. A while back I researched HDR imaging and how to in photoshop. I found the answer and the technique/s for getting the images. The problem was I had PS 6 which you couldn't do that in. Well, I now have PS cs3 v10, but I've forgotten the process. Any quick help? Fall leave season is in full bloom and I want to spend Sunday on getting some dynamic photos.
http://www.photoshopsupport.com/photoshop-cs3/hdr-high-dynamic-range/index.html
I've also heard good things about another application on the PPS podcast. I don't remember the software but the podcast is worth checking out...
http://www.prophotoshow.net/blog/category/high-dynamic-range-photography/
ahhhh, thank you sir! +t