Template Ripples Effect

Typically, to provide a contour to create a rectangle and a Template, used filters, there are a variety of them we make it easy. But with the PSP 8 and 9, I rarely use filters because their tools and effects, you can replace almost everything.

Tutorial made with version 9 of Paint Shop Pro, you can do any other more current version ;)

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1 º Open an image 400/400 transparent. To work best, we can fill with a contrasting color with which we will use for the job. Then we delete ;)

2 º Select the Rectangle Tool Selection: img 1 and configure as follows: img 2

Click on the icon of the arrow and put the following values:

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3 º Fill with the gradient Sha_dorado2.jgd that attachment materials and we will have saved in the folder you have prepared for it. (See how to use gradients HERE ) Remove the selection. Effects / Distortion Effects 3D/Efectos / Ripples:

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and the following values:

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We accept.

4 º Go to Effects / 3D Effects / Drop Shadow:

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We repeat this step, reversing the values ​​by -1 Vertical and Horizontal

5 º Duplicate the layer with the rectangle We note that there will have to use at least three layers with rectangles which give them different sizes and locations of position. We will always use the first as the basis ;) as well will not lose as much definition. With the Deform tool: 7 img we vary the size and position.:

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We see that if we move the mouse cursor over the image when we activated the warp tool, the cursor automatically becomes the icon of Move: with the image we can take the place we desire, if necessary.

* Remember to exit the Warp tool, just that you press on any other. I put them in this way:

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But you you can do to your liking. Merge all visible layers. (Warning if you put the background with another color to see better, hide it so that it is not fused)

6 th with the magic wand click on a point of the image outside the rectangles Go to Selections / Invert:

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In the Layers palette, add a new one. Open the image psp Griffith ~ ~ RM OrchidBouquetsm attached the copy and paste material into the selection. We will put the new layer's opacity to 40%

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Remove the selection, and the result is as follows:

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We cut all the canvas is left over. This will make the picture even less to save it.

7 th We added a new layer. Activate the Text tool and choose a font, I use the Harbinger that attachment materials.

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and color # CC3300

8 th Effects / 3D Effects / Drop Shadow:

Merging and keep following the tip you already know.

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