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Satin Mask Topper
By Sharon aka SLS Tutorials 12-26-09
Skill level - Intermediate
Needed:
This was written in PSPX
(Other versions should work as well).
A
Tube of your choice. Wider than
high is best.
Note:
This was written for 1024 x 768 screen
resolution. User can adjust the
size to fit their own resolution.
My
Supplies :
HERE
(This will include two masks:
sg_satin-drape.jpg and topedgwmask9ss.jpg).
Performance Notes:
All settings will remain the same
unless otherwise noted.
Let's Begin
1 File > Open (Ctrl + O)
Open the masks.
2 Minimize the masks for now.
3 File > Open (Ctrl + O)
Open wide tube of your choice.
4 Window > Duplicate (Shift + D)
Duplicate your tube and
close original.
5 Dropper Tool (E)
Foreground
Left click for dark color
from your tube.
Background
Right click for a light to medium
color from your tube.
6 Image > Resize
Settings:
Lock aspect ratio = Checked
Resize all layers = Checked
Resample using = Smart size
Width = No wider than 500 pixels.
Height = No higher than 400 pixels.
Note:
If you are using a higher resolution, adjust
size to better fit that screen.
7 Minimize tube for now.
8 File > New
Settings:
Width = 1024, Height = 450
Raster Background
Color depth = RGB - 8bits/channel
Transparent = Checked
9 Flood Fill Tool (F)
Settings:
Match mode = None
Use all layers = Unchecked
Blend mode = Normal, Opacity = 100
Fill with your chosen dark color.
10 Layers > New Raster Layer
11 Flood Fill Tool (F)
Fill with your chosen light color.
12 Layers > New Mask Layer >
From Image
Settings:
Source window = sg_satin-drape.jpg
Source luminance = Checked
Invert Mask Data = Checked
13 Layers > Merge > Merge Group
14 Restore up your tube.
15 Edit > Copy
Close tube.
16 Edit > Paste As A New Layer
Note:
If you are using a misted tube
you might want to skip this next
step.
17 Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
Settings:
Your choice.
18 Layers > Merge > Merge Visible
19 Layers > New Mask Layer >
From Image
Apply topedgwmask9ss.jpg
20 Layers > Merge > Merge Group
21 Effects > 3D Effects > Drop Shadow
Settings:
Your choice.
22 Layers > New Raster Layer
23 Add your watermark.
Note:
At this point you may add any text
you might wish.
24 Image > Canvas Size
Settings:
Width = 1024, Height = 3000
Top Middle Arrow = Checked
25 Layers > New Raster Layer
26 Layers > Arrange >
Send To Bottom
27 Flood Fill Tool (F)
Fill with color of your choice.
28 File > Export JPEG Optimizer
Set compression value = 25 - 30
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