BIG CAT
PSP8 to PSPX3


This tutorial was written by Rebba  to be shared with the Artistry Master Group.
JULY 2011
I have created the animation to have fun with but also to teach perhaps a
different way of doing it, I call My Way.  I'm not a tutorial writer so this is more in
steps and doesn't expound on the design or PSP part of the tutorial. If you have any
trouble understanding please email me I will be happy to explain.
rebbad@embarqmail.com
There will also be NOTES added to the tut and this is to explain something that I had
trouble with. I hope this will save you from having the same problem.

The tubes used are not mine and the copyright belongs to the artist. No
infringement intended.

Note: Remember to save often in PSP and to Edit >> Empty Clipboard in PSP when
you come out of AS and back into PSP. You don't want to lose everything
(like me) when almost finished.

You will need the following to complete this tutorial

ANIMATION SHOP

MATERIALS

as4.pspimage
as3.pspimage
WildCat~LM.tub
master frame.pspimage
cid5A16F817-66BD.jpg
Save to a folder on your computer

PLUGINS
<I.C.NETSoftware> > FILTERS UNLIMITED 2.0
http://monunivers.123.fr/filtres.htm

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STEP 1

Open up the downloaded images in your PSP workspace and minimize.
Open a new image 600 x 600
Transparent background
PSPX - X2: Colour Depth = 8bits/channel
PSPX3: Colour Depth RGB = 8bits/channel

Flood fill with #6e0606

Rename this layer "red bgd"


STEP 2

EFFECTS >> TEXTURE EFFECTS >> BLINDS
and use these settings.

 
STEP 3

EFFECTS >> TEXTURE EFFECTS >> BLINDS
and use these settings.
STEP 4

EFFECTS >> PLUGINS >> <I.C.NET Software> >>
FILTER UNLIMITED 2.0 >> Edges, Square
use these settings.
Square Edge #17
STEP 5

LAYERS >> NEW RASTER LAYER

LAYERS >>> ARRANGE >>> SEND TO BOTTOM
Flood Fill with white

Rename this layer " white bgd "


STEP 6

Open master frame tube in your PSP workspace

Right click on the Title Bar and select
COPY from the options.

Right click on the Title Bar of your 'working' image
and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options.

LAYERS >> ARRANGE >> BRING TO TOP

Rename this layer " frame "
STEP 7

LAYERS >> NEW RASTER LAYER

Choose your SELECTION TOOL
Selection Type = CIRCLE
Mode = Replace
Feather = 0
Antialias = Checked

Starting at 295 pixels across and 295 pixels down

Draw a circle in the center until the
positions at the bottom right of your PSP screen
are the same as those below



STEP 8


Open cid5A16F817-66BD.jpg
in your PSP workspace

Right click on the Title Bar and select
COPY from the options.

Right click on the Title Bar of your 'working' image
and select PASTE INTO SELECTION from the options.



DESELECT

LAYERS >> ARRANGE >> MOVE DOWN

Rename this layer " scenery "

STEP 9

LAYERS >> NEW RASTER LAYER

Select your TEXT TOOL
with font and settings of your choice
add your name to the bottom left corner of the layer.

Rename this layer " name "



NOTE: for the cat tube I removed the legs and
reworked them so you don't have too.

STEP 10

ACTIVATE THE TOP LAYER

Open as4 tube in your PSP workspace

Right click on the Title Bar and select
COPY from the options.

Right click on the Title Bar of your 'working' image
and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options.

ADJUST >> SHARPNESS >> SHARPEN

Placement ----->>

Rename this layer " AS4"

CLOSE AS4
STEP 11

Open as3 tube in your PSP workspace

Right click on the Title Bar and select
COPY from the options.

Right click on the Title Bar of your 'working' image
and select PASTE AS NEW LAYER from the options.

ADJUST >> SHARPNESS >> SHARPEN

Placement ----->>

Rename this layer " AS3"

CLOSE AS3
STEP 12

CLOSE AS3

Open & Activate AS4

LAYERS >> DUPLICATE

CLOSE AS4

IMAGE >> RESIZE = 60%
Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED

ADJUST >> SHARPNESS >> SHARPEN

Placement ----->>

Rename this layer AS2
STEP 13

CLOSE AS2

Open & Activate AS3

LAYERS >> DUPLICATE

CLOSE AS3

IMAGE >> RESIZE = 50%
Ensure "Resize all layers" is UNCHECKED

ADJUST >> SHARPNESS >> SHARPEN

Placement ----->>

Rename this layer AS1
STEP 14

Set up LAYER PALETTE as shown
STEP 15

Right click on Title Bar and select
Copy merged from the options

In ANIMATION SHOP

Right click the workspace and select
'Paste As New Animation' from the options.
STEP 16

Back to PSP.

Open layer AS2
Close layer AS1

Right click on Title Bar and select
Copy merged from the options

In ANIMATION SHOP

Right click top of frame image and select
'Paste After Current Frame' from the options.
STEP 17

Back to PSP.

Open layer AS3
Close layer AS2

Right click on Title Bar and select
Copy merged from the options

In ANIMATION SHOP

Right click top of frame image and select
'Paste After Current Frame' from the options
STEP 18

Back to PSP.

Open layer AS4
Close layer AS3

Right click on Title Bar and select
Copy merged from the options

In ANIMATION SHOP

Right click top of frame image and select
'Paste After Current Frame' from the options

STEP 19


Edit >> Select All

Right click on top of frames
Select 'Frame Properties' from the options
Display time = 75 or speed you wish
STEP 20

Select the gray edge around frame 4 (F:4)

Right click on top of frames

Select 'Frame Properties' from the options
Display time = 150
STEP 21

Edit >> Select All

Animation >> Resize Animation

500 pixel width & height
STEP 22

View >> Animation
and while it is still running,
File >> Save As

Locate the folder in which you wish to save it.
Name your animation.

With the Gif Optimiser keep pressing NEXT
until you get to the last one... click FINISH

Close the Animation
Close the frames.
Close Animation Shop
 
I hope you enjoyed the tutorial.
Rebba
 




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