texture

[agriffitts]

Hello..Can anyone tell me the technique for texturing backgrounds. I am doing some senior pics soon and thought this would look cool... I am using
CS3!
Thanks..

[sandman935]

Adobe has an answer:
http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/ph..._agephoto.html

[KathrynWilson]

I just use another image of a texture. I then put it in it's own layer, and play with blend modes until I like the result, and then erase back where needed on the subjects.

[Saralonde]

Try this tutorial on flickr.

[lputman]

Originally Posted by Saralonde

Try this tutorial on flickr.

Saralonde, that is exactly what I have been looking for. Thank you.

[agriffitts]

Here is my attempt at texture.....The tutorial was great....I got as far as adjusting the opacity level but couldn't figure out how remove the texture from the subject?? How do I create a layer mask on the texture layer? This is so confusing

[lputman]

If I am thinking correctly, create a layer mask on the texture layer and brush away the texture from the parts you don't want it. While the layer is selected, you should be able to add a layer mask from the bottom of the layers panel.

Forgot to add this...nice work on the texture.

[Manda]

To remove the texture from the subject:

Select the texture layer.
Use the lasso tool to draw around the subject
Apply a guassian blur (filter>blur>gaussian blur at a low number)

Google 'red leaf studio' and they have a video on this technique. I haven't bought their actions, but would love to afford it. Has any used them?

Cheers Mandy

[Major_Small]

Using paths is usually a better way to go with creating masks in my experience - take a look at this video for a quick tutorial.

[navy.wife_2004]

or just use the eraser tool. on the texture layer.