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Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

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Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

I have the program...haven't installed it yet and have nooooo clue how to use it.

Can someone tell me -
is it POSSIBLE to use a 4x6 photo as a background, lighten it (less saturated), create a border for it, then layer a calendar and some text boxes over it - all in photoshop?

I've decided against save the date magnets, b/c the size that I want is just too expensive. It'd be about $4-5 EACH. That's absurd.

I think I'm going to do the photoshop thing, then have them printed as regular 4x6 photos from Winkflash or something.

Do you think this would work?

Side note: Where can I find a calendar (online, or in another program?) that I can layer on to the picture?

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Posted 6/8/06 10:17 AM
 
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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

lol - Barbara must be actually WORKING today Chat Icon

Posted 6/8/06 11:06 AM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

If I'm following correctly I think you can just outline a rectangle - the size you want and fill it with white, or another color, then put your text on there. Is that what you mean? Can you use a calendar from one of the other STD websites? Chat Icon

Posted 6/8/06 11:08 AM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

lol - Laura - I already tried to check out other STD sites for a calendar....haven't found anything yet! But thanks

Posted 6/8/06 11:13 AM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

You can take a screenshot of the Outlook calendar. Then paste it into Photoshop - not sure if that is too small or large. Or just make your own using text. Let me know if you can't find one I can help you make it.

Posted 6/8/06 11:25 AM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

thank you so much - I don't have outlook! I work on a Mac. Maybe I'll use Entourage Chat Icon

Posted 6/8/06 11:36 AM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

You're going to want the calendar to be transparent in order to be able to see the picture in the background, right?

Then I would draw my own over the picture by using the rectangle tool to create the boxes.

ETA: Btw, you don't want to desaturate the photo (unless you want it b/w) you want to use the blending options on it's layer to lessen the opacity.

Message edited 6/8/2006 11:43:08 AM.

Posted 6/8/06 11:42 AM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

Posted by BabyAvocado

You're going to want the calendar to be transparent in order to be able to see the picture in the background, right?

Then I would draw my own over the picture by using the rectangle tool to create the boxes.



you're right....so i'd have to create individual boxes for the dates, right?

I think I'm going to try to put together the calendar and text FIRST, then add the pic next week, when I get it.

Posted 6/8/06 11:44 AM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

Posted by BabyAvocado

ETA: Btw, you don't want to desaturate the photo (unless you want it b/w) you want to use the blending options on it's layer to lessen the opacity.



thanks - like I said, I've never used the program before Chat Icon I'm giving myself the entire summer to get this together!!! Chat Icon

Posted 6/8/06 11:46 AM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

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you're right....so i'd have to create individual boxes for the dates, right?

I think I'm going to try to put together the calendar and text FIRST, then add the pic next week, when I get it.



Yep. I think that's the best way to do it - to create the calendar first since that will be the most time consuming part. Then you can just drop it on the picture as it's own layer - much easier to work with.

Posted 6/8/06 11:48 AM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

Thanks Sandra!!!


lol - Rich says to me last night, "Aren't there professionals that can do this? No offense, of course, but do you have any clue what the f you're doing?"
me: "hahahhahaahha- NOPE!!!"

Posted 6/8/06 11:50 AM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

Which Photoshop do you have??? I want to get one & play with but not sure which version!!!

Posted 6/8/06 11:56 AM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

i probably shouldn't be admitting this in a public forum, but its a full version of photoshop that my hack-happy friend "gave" to me.

I have a Mac, so its a mac version.

Posted 6/8/06 11:58 AM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

Posted by Shorty

Thanks Sandra!!!


lol - Rich says to me last night, "Aren't there professionals that can do this? No offense, of course, but do you have any clue what the f you're doing?"
me: "hahahhahaahha- NOPE!!!"



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you're welcome shorty-sweets Chat Icon

Posted 6/8/06 12:51 PM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

Hi Nic,

Did you think about doing an image search on google for a calendar and modifying that to look the way you want it to?

I'm pretty good with photoshop, if you need any help feel free to FM

google image search

ETS:

I used vistaprint to order the magnets from and it came out relatively cheap! if you type www.vistaprint.com/june (actually if you type in any month it is it works) you can see how cheap it is

we ordered business card magnets and they came out great!

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Posted 6/8/06 1:52 PM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

Sorry just got finished with a project. If you didn't get it done & want me to work on it, FM me :)

Posted 6/8/06 2:12 PM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

Thanks so much for all the help!!!!

I spent an hour this morning creating the calendar myself. It was relatively easy, just time-consuming. I created it in powerpoint, grouped all the individual boxes, and saved it as a jpeg image. when i drag it on top of something else, its transparent! woohoo - that worked.

Now I just need the picture so I can layer everything, dress it up a bit, and get them printed! woohoo


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Posted 6/9/06 11:51 AM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

Posted by Shorty

Thanks so much for all the help!!!!

I spent an hour this morning creating the calendar myself. It was relatively easy, just time-consuming. I created it in powerpoint, grouped all the individual boxes, and saved it as a jpeg image. when i drag it on top of something else, its transparent! woohoo - that worked.

Now I just need the picture so I can layer everything, dress it up a bit, and get them printed! woohoo


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yay! i'm happy to hear you figured it out Chat Icon

Posted 6/9/06 11:56 AM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

Anon, thanks sooo much for your help and suggestions!!!

I was so close to just paying someone to do it, but I want that sense of accomplishment from doing it myself Chat Icon (ok....myself....with some major help Chat Icon)

Posted 6/9/06 11:59 AM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

Woo Hoo Nic, I can't wait to see.Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 6/9/06 12:03 PM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

it'll be done 1 week from today Chat Icon

ok, who am I kidding....I'll probably stay up all night on Wednesday (the day we're doing pics) just to get it done Chat Icon

Posted 6/9/06 12:08 PM
 

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Re: Photoshop/Photo/Design question (again)

I love diy stuff, it really shows all the hard work and details that were put into a wedding.Chat Icon

Posted 6/9/06 12:12 PM
 
 

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