Go Back   TVPast Forums > TV Collector Resources > Record TV: Video Tech Support


Reply
Thread Tools
  #1  
  06-13-2010, 04:28 PM
 
Verified Member
 
Location: United Kingdom
Stats: 1,191 posts since Jun 2005
Status: Verified Member
Thanks: 6 times in 6 posts
Im struggling to remove the background of this image with the clouds and the blue background, so all i have is a new transparent layer with just the rangers and the logo that i can import into after affects as a psd file. i tried with the magnetic lasso and always mess it up, is a better or quick way i can do this?


__________________
Im back for trades part time, Email me at chloeseabrook@gmail.com if you want my updated trade list on excel.
My list- http://www.tvpreservation.com/forum/...ted-10668.html
Reply With Quote
The following users thank ninjagirl for this useful post: webmael (07-26-2012)
  #2  
  06-13-2010, 05:07 PM
manthing's Avatar
Verified Member
 
Location: Aladdin's Cave, United Kingdom
Stats: 1,856 posts since Jun 2005
Status: Verified Member
Thanks: 19 times in 18 posts
hmm not sure about a quicker method, but i normally use the "polygonal lasso" where you define the sections where you want to cut. the polygonal lasso gives you precise control over your cuts.

or use the masking layer technique.

also look for OnOne Plugin for Photoshop (or another similar plugin). it has "Mask Pro" which allows you to highlight the areas / colours you want to keep, and the areas / colours you want to remove, and then use a brush to erase the bits you don't want.

i think OnOne could be the solution you're looking for as its probably the easiest thing to do.

check out the demo on their site to see its posibilities.

hope this helps.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
  06-13-2010, 11:01 PM
lordsmurf's Avatar
Site Staff – Forum Moderator
 
Arcade Wins: Asteroids Champion Minigolf Champion People on Fire Champion
Location: The Smurfs Village
Stats: 9,761 posts since May 2005
Status: Moderator
Thanks: 130 times in 115 posts
I would just manually erase out what I don't want on a new layer.
Or use a combination of magnetic lasso, layer masking, and paintbrush/eraser.

There's not a quicker way -- not really.
__________________
The LS Collection:. My Cartoon and TV Show List | My Want List | My Future Projects
Reply With Quote
  #4  
  06-14-2010, 08:05 AM
 
Verified Member
 
Location: United Kingdom
Stats: 1,191 posts since Jun 2005
Status: Verified Member
Thanks: 6 times in 6 posts
manthing do you have the latest onone plug in suite v5.1 then for photoshop cs5 64bit version with the mask pro you can send me?. that does look alot easier and exactly what i need.
__________________
Im back for trades part time, Email me at chloeseabrook@gmail.com if you want my updated trade list on excel.
My list- http://www.tvpreservation.com/forum/...ted-10668.html
Reply With Quote
  #5  
  06-14-2010, 11:07 AM
manthing's Avatar
Verified Member
 
Location: Aladdin's Cave, United Kingdom
Stats: 1,856 posts since Jun 2005
Status: Verified Member
Thanks: 19 times in 18 posts
sorry mate, i have the x86 CS4 version. not sure if you can use this plugin for x64 CS5.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
  06-14-2010, 11:24 AM
 
Verified Member
 
Location: United Kingdom
Stats: 1,191 posts since Jun 2005
Status: Verified Member
Thanks: 6 times in 6 posts
I think it should be fine as i can update them if these are the versions u got by this page - http://www.ononesoftware.com/compatibility/
__________________
Im back for trades part time, Email me at chloeseabrook@gmail.com if you want my updated trade list on excel.
My list- http://www.tvpreservation.com/forum/...ted-10668.html
Reply With Quote
  #7  
  06-14-2010, 01:55 PM
manthing's Avatar
Verified Member
 
Location: Aladdin's Cave, United Kingdom
Stats: 1,856 posts since Jun 2005
Status: Verified Member
Thanks: 19 times in 18 posts
i'm not sure whether the version i have can be updated or not.
but i'm willing to post you the cd if you wish.
PM me your address and i'll post it a.s.a.p.
ok?
Reply With Quote
The following users thank manthing for this useful post: ninjagirl (06-15-2010)
  #8  
  06-21-2010, 06:07 AM
 
Verified Member
 
Location: United Kingdom
Stats: 1,191 posts since Jun 2005
Status: Verified Member
Thanks: 6 times in 6 posts
It works perfect, thanks for the help manthing. i already got my menu done alot quicker then i thought with the program. thanks again.
__________________
Im back for trades part time, Email me at chloeseabrook@gmail.com if you want my updated trade list on excel.
My list- http://www.tvpreservation.com/forum/...ted-10668.html
Reply With Quote
  #9  
  06-21-2010, 11:20 AM
manthing's Avatar
Verified Member
 
Location: Aladdin's Cave, United Kingdom
Stats: 1,856 posts since Jun 2005
Status: Verified Member
Thanks: 19 times in 18 posts
hey, great that it worked for you.

i think in the pic above, there is a clear enough distinction between the sky and the character's uniforms for Mask Pro to work well.

if the colours were closer, then maybe Mask Pro would struggle a bit.

anyway, it worked in this case, so job done.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
  06-21-2010, 01:58 PM
 
Verified Member
 
Location: United Kingdom
Stats: 1,191 posts since Jun 2005
Status: Verified Member
Thanks: 6 times in 6 posts
I got it done first thing, it work perfect with the picture, so much easy to use then before. already done the first part of my mmpr menu, just got to do the second part and then i will be able to show u guys the video of the menu i did.
__________________
Im back for trades part time, Email me at chloeseabrook@gmail.com if you want my updated trade list on excel.
My list- http://www.tvpreservation.com/forum/...ted-10668.html
Reply With Quote
  #11  
  06-21-2010, 07:34 PM
lordsmurf's Avatar
Site Staff – Forum Moderator
 
Arcade Wins: Asteroids Champion Minigolf Champion People on Fire Champion
Location: The Smurfs Village
Stats: 9,761 posts since May 2005
Status: Moderator
Thanks: 130 times in 115 posts
I look forward to seeing it!
__________________
The LS Collection:. My Cartoon and TV Show List | My Want List | My Future Projects
Reply With Quote
Reply
Thread Tools
Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
How to create a stars & stripes background? (photoshop DVD menu) manthing Record TV: Video Tech Support 3 07-07-2010 09:21 AM
Background Checks rockettj1225 The Coffee Clutch: TV Talk and News 5 08-29-2009 09:08 PM
Background images with orange swirl design ndbs9u3 Record TV: Video Tech Support 2 12-11-2007 07:34 PM
Remove text from pic, but leave background? manthing Record TV: Video Tech Support 3 03-30-2006 02:28 AM

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:32 AM  —  vBulletin Copyright © Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd

Contact Us   -   Top of Page   -   Site Home   -   Forum Home   -   Archive   -   Forum Policies