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Urusula Zapata

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Join date: 20 Mar 2004

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02-11-2005 09:06

What is the easiest way to change the color of something? I us PSP, but am trying to learn PS. I have several tubes of white lace that I would like to use, but I want them to be colored. Like I am making a red shirt and want blue lace on it. How have you found to be the most efficient way to change the lace color?

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Willow Zander

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Join date: 22 May 2004

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02-11-2005 09:30

I change the colour on things using hue and saturation mostly

but thats PS not PSP

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Cybin Monde

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Join date: 27 Jan 2004

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02-11-2005 10:13

i know Photoshop, so i'll comment on that..

i usually would use one of two methods:

1 - Variations: shadows, mid-tones, highlights. lots of control.

2 - Overlay: create a layer above the layer with the lace, fill it with the desired color, choose: Blending Options > Overlay. you may need to play with fading it's opacity to get it just right, but it's a great little trick!

..good luck!

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Namssor Daguerre

Imitates life

Join date: 18 Feb 2004

Posts: 1,423

02-11-2005 10:33

I'll add to Cybin's suggestions.

Try the layer effects. Not only do you get color overlay, but gradient overlay, satin, inner glow, and several others, all with the ability to control the application method (hue, color, sat, color burn/dodge, etc).

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Urusula Zapata

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Join date: 20 Mar 2004

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02-11-2005 14:12

Thanks. Blending with an overlay was how I had thought, but I wanted to be sure I was at least heading in the right direction.

I hate to spend hours pulling out my hair only to find out that I wasn't even starting out right.

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Ross Zadoq

Registered User

Join date: 5 Sep 2004

Posts: 1

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02-11-2005 14:31

I'm looking to hire a talented designer to help me create an in-world movie.
Please contact me ASAP for the details:
Ross Zadoq
[email]ross@san.rr.com[/email] / 858 337 7393 / 323 933 7505
look forward to hearing from u!

Kats Kothari

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Join date: 14 Aug 2003

Posts: 556

02-11-2005 20:56

I usually go into the Hue/Saturation menu in Photoshop and click on Colorize then play around with the settings. I have tried using another layer, but when it comes to textures like laces and fishnets (layers with a lot of transparency), it's a lot easier to change the colors like that... for me at least.

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Changing color of lace from tube
Urusula Zapata I love my Pugs! Join date: 20 Mar 2004 Posts: 1,340	02-11-2005 09:06 What is the easiest way to change the color of something? I us PSP, but am trying to learn PS. I have several tubes of white lace that I would like to use, but I want them to be colored. Like I am making a red shirt and want blue lace on it. How have you found to be the most efficient way to change the lace color? _____________________ Get your decorated jeans, shorts and shirts at Jeans & Things by Urusula. Don't forget to check out Lecktor's Crappy T's while you are there. Jeans & Things by Urusula at Healy (190, 247) Shorts and shirts on SLBoutique.
Willow Zander Having Blahgasms Join date: 22 May 2004 Posts: 9,935	02-11-2005 09:30 I change the colour on things using hue and saturation mostly but thats PS not PSP _____________________ *I'm not ready for the world outside...I keep pretending, but I just can't hide...* "Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind." <3 Giddeon's <3
Cybin Monde Resident Moderator (?) Join date: 27 Jan 2004 Posts: 2,468	depends 02-11-2005 10:13 i know Photoshop, so i'll comment on that.. i usually would use one of two methods: 1 - Variations: shadows, mid-tones, highlights. lots of control. 2 - Overlay: create a layer above the layer with the lace, fill it with the desired color, choose: Blending Options > Overlay. you may need to play with fading it's opacity to get it just right, but it's a great little trick! ..good luck! _____________________ "We, as developers, are doing the easy part – building the scaffolding for a new world. You, as the engines of creation, must breathe life into it." - Philip Linden "There is no life I know to compare with pure imagination. Living there, you'll be free if you truly wish to be." - Willy Wonka (circa 1971) SecondSpace (http://groups.myspace.com/secondspace) : MySpace group for SLers.
Namssor Daguerre Imitates life Join date: 18 Feb 2004 Posts: 1,423	02-11-2005 10:33 I'll add to Cybin's suggestions. Try the layer effects. Not only do you get color overlay, but gradient overlay, satin, inner glow, and several others, all with the ability to control the application method (hue, color, sat, color burn/dodge, etc). _____________________
Urusula Zapata I love my Pugs! Join date: 20 Mar 2004 Posts: 1,340	02-11-2005 14:12 Thanks. Blending with an overlay was how I had thought, but I wanted to be sure I was at least heading in the right direction. I hate to spend hours pulling out my hair only to find out that I wasn't even starting out right. _____________________ Get your decorated jeans, shorts and shirts at Jeans & Things by Urusula. Don't forget to check out Lecktor's Crappy T's while you are there. Jeans & Things by Urusula at Healy (190, 247) Shorts and shirts on SLBoutique.
Ross Zadoq Registered User Join date: 5 Sep 2004 Posts: 1	Designer Needed $$$ 02-11-2005 14:31 I'm looking to hire a talented designer to help me create an in-world movie. Please contact me ASAP for the details: Ross Zadoq [email]ross@san.rr.com[/email] / 858 337 7393 / 323 933 7505 look forward to hearing from u!
Kats Kothari Disturbingly Cute Join date: 14 Aug 2003 Posts: 556	02-11-2005 20:56 I usually go into the Hue/Saturation menu in Photoshop and click on Colorize then play around with the settings. I have tried using another layer, but when it comes to textures like laces and fishnets (layers with a lot of transparency), it's a lot easier to change the colors like that... for me at least. _____________________ Maker of many kawaii items: Dolls, huggable plushies, and purses with cute critters. Visit Kats' Kreatures for a better look and feel free to explore! =^_^= Kats' Kreatures Gualala (140,9) "The cat is cryptic, and close to strange things which men cannot see..." - H.P. Lovecraft

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