ABSTRACT
PSP8/9
This tutorial was
written by Jemima ~ January 2007
Copyright © 2007 ~ Jemima
~ All rights reserved
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You will need the
following to complete this tutorial
Materials
" goldfill1.bmp "
Click link... then....
Right click and Save Image As to your PSP Patterns folder.
" Abstract.jpg "
Click link... then....
Right click and Save Image As to a folder on your computer
An image of your choice to place in the finished frame
Plugins
** EYE CANDY3 **
http://www.pircnet.com/downloads.html
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In your MATERIALS PALETTE load
" goldfill1 " in the foreground
and
ORANGE ( #AB3903 ) in the background
..
Open up the " Abstract.jpg "
WINDOW >>> DUPLICATE
Close the original Image
LAYERS >>> Promote background layer
IMAGE >>> RESIZE = PIXELS
450 x 450
Ensure "Resize all layers" is CHECKED
LAYERS >>> DUPLICATE ( 3 times )
Close the bottom 3 layers
IMAGE >>> RESIZE = 70%
Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED
With your MAGIC WAND
Mode = Replace
Match Mode = RGB Value
Tolerance = 0
Feather = 0
Antialias = UNchecked
Sample Merged = UNCHECKED
PSP9 USERS: CHECK CONTIGUOUS
Select the OUTER transparent area
SELECTIONS >>> INVERT
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 15
EDIT >>> CLEAR
DESELECT
EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> INNER BEVEL
COLOUR = ( #E98B1B )
ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN
With your MAGIC WAND
Same settings
Select the CENTRE transparent area
LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER
Flood fill with GOLD
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 3
EDIT >>> CLEAR
DESELECT
EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> DROP SHADOW
Vertical & Horizontal offsets = 1
Colour = Black
Opacity = 55
Blur = 0
Repeat Drop Shadow effect changing
Vertical & Horizontal Offsets to - ( minus ) 1
Click OK
ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE VISIBLE
Rename this layer "Merged 1"
Close "Merged 1"
Open and activate "
Copy (2) of Raster 1 "
IMAGE >>> RESIZE = 80%
Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED
IMAGE >>> FLIP
IMAGE >>> MIRROR
With your MAGIC WAND
Same settings
Select the OUTER transparent area
SELECTIONS >>> INVERT
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 20
EDIT >>> CLEAR
ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN
With your MAGIC WAND
Same settings
Select the CENTRE transparent area
LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER
Flood fill with GOLD
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 3
EDIT >>> CLEAR
DESELECT
EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> DROP SHADOW
Use the same settings
Click OK
Repeat Drop Shadow effect changing
Vertical & Horizontal Offsets to 1
Click OK
ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE VISIBLE
Rename this layer "Merged 2 "
Close "Merged 2 "
Open and activate " Copy of Raster 1 "
IMAGE >>> RESIZE = 95%
Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED
With your MAGIC WAND
Same settings
Select the OUTER transparent area
SELECTIONS >>> INVERT
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 33
EDIT >>> CLEAR
DESELECT
IMAGE >>> MIRROR
EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> INNER BEVEL
Same settings
With your MAGIC WAND
Same settings
Select the CENTRE transparent area
LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> EXPAND = 1
Flood fill with GOLD
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 3
EDIT >>> CLEAR
DESELECT
EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> DROP SHADOW
Use the same settings
Click OK
Repeat Drop Shadow effect changing
Vertical & Horizontal Offsets to 1
Click OK
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE VISIBLE
ADJUST >>> SHARPNESS >>> SHARPEN
With your MAGIC WAND
Same settings
Select the OUTER transparent area
Close the "Merged" Layer
Open and activate "Raster 1"
SELECTIONS >>> INVERT
EDIT >>> CLEAR
SELECTIONS >>> INVERT
Flood fill the selected area with GOLD
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> CONTRACT = 3
EDIT >>> CLEAR
DESELECT
EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> DROP SHADOW
Use the same settings
Click OK
Repeat Drop Shadow effect changing
Vertical & Horizontal Offsets to 1
Click OK
With your MAGIC WAND ...
Same settings
Select the area between the gold borders
LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER
LAYERS >>> ARRANGE >>> MOVE DOWN
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> EXPAND = 1
Flood fill the selected area with ORANGE ( #AB3903 )
EFFECTS >>> 3D EFFECTS >>> INNER BEVEL
Same settings
Repeat inner bevel
DESELECT
Open all layers
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE VISIBLE
With your MAGIC WAND
Same settings
Select the CENTRE transparent area
SELECTIONS >>> MODIFY >>> EXPAND = 2
SELECTIONS >>> INVERT
LAYERS >>> NEW RASTER LAYER
LAYERS >>> ARRANGE >>> SEND TO BOTTOM
EFFECTS >>> PLUGINS >>> EYE CANDY 3 >>> DROP SHADOW
DESELECT
LAYERS >>> MERGE >>> MERGE VISIBLE
Save as .psp image
Your frame is now ready for an image of your choice
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