riandei
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Post by riandei on Nov 16, 2015 3:43:34 GMT
I watched a video today where the person was using PS CC and locked the layer (a black image of a feather) and then Painted onto that layer using the brush tool with a water color brush ...
when I lock my layer in PSE I cannot write over the pixels at all to 'colorize' that feather with my water colors
is there a way to edit ... while locked ??
thnx
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 16, 2015 4:36:14 GMT
It would be helpful if we could see that video. Can you post the link?
Also, we could use more details on what you are trying to do. For example, if the feather is on a transparent background, you can lock the transparent pixels. In this way, you will be able to paint only on the feather and not on the transparent area of the layer. When you paint, the brushstrokes will stop at the edges of the feather (even if the brush cursor is on the transparent area.
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Post by riandei on Nov 16, 2015 5:05:46 GMT
It would be helpful if we could see that video. Can you post the link? Also, we could use more details on what you are trying to do. For example, if the feather is on a transparent background, you can lock the transparent pixels. In this way, you will be able to paint only on the feather and not on the transparent area of the layer. When you paint, the brushstrokes will stop at the edges of the feather (even if the brush cursor is on the transparent area. will try to post the video .. but yes .. i want to lock the transparent pixels and only paint on the others |
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Post by riandei on Nov 16, 2015 5:11:52 GMT
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 16, 2015 5:23:44 GMT
will try to post the video .. but yes .. i want to lock the transparent pixels and only paint on the others OK. To lock the transparent pixels . . .
1. Activate the layer.
2. Click on the "Lock transparent pixels" icon. It is the smaller blue padlock with a checkerboard next to it.
NOTE: This icon will be grayed out if the active layer doesn't contain any transparent pixels.
To unlock . . .
1. Activate the layer.
2. Click on the blue padlock with a checkerboard icon again.
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 16, 2015 5:28:43 GMT
This can be done in Elements. Just follow the instructions I posted in my previous post. |
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riandei
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Post by riandei on Nov 16, 2015 12:37:19 GMT
sepiana.....you are the best
thank you
i was using the regular lock
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 16, 2015 16:54:11 GMT
riandei, you are most welcome! Success with your project!
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Post by cats4jan on Nov 28, 2015 18:47:52 GMT
I have just started using this. Before, I never knew what it did. Locking pixels is sometimes easier than making a selection - and it works the same. Thanks, Sepiana.
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Post by Sepiana on Nov 28, 2015 18:57:22 GMT
Janice, you are most welcome! The same here -- I have been using this locked pixels technique more and more.
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