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How do I copy a specific shape on to a different layer's layer mask?
I have heart shape, below, that is on a separate layer to the two lungs. How do I take this shape and use it as a layer mask on the two lungs?
I have created the layer mask on the lungs layer, but ...
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How to create a transparent stroke or outline around a vector shape?
I'm attempting to create a transparent stroke around the inner heart shape, which knocks out the "lungs" layer below to reveal the red bottom layer.
I seemed unable to create this as an actual ...
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Create a Complex 3D Shape in Adobe Photoshop
I am trying to create a complex 3D shape in Adobe Photoshop, like the shape pictured below. Is this possible? Are there any tutorials available? I was unable to find any. Thanks.
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Creating concave shapes in Photoshop [duplicate]
Im trying to make a concave shape, something along the lines of below illustration.
Is there a tutorial on how to build shapes in photoshop, I can create a circle shape using the 'ellipse tool', ...
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How do I use one shape to delete a portion of another shape?
I have created an arrow shape (rightmost in image), from which I wish to cut out the majority so that only two thin sides remain. The most accurate way to do this would be to duplicate the shape and ...
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How do I create a shape within a shape that has the same layer effects? [duplicate]
I wish to create a bookmark shape within a bar shape and make it look like it is "part" of the underlying bar shape, i.e. It conforms to the same gradient, but is only a different color.
I created ...
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What's the best way to intersect a box shape layer?
I'm attempting to create a login box based on the below, but with a line (in the same style as the outer stroke) dividing the two sections. Is the best way to do this to literally draw a line as a new ...
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Extract path from shape, and preferably merge it with another path from a shape
I have to different shapes, one that looks like a drop and one that is a square. The drop was made using the pen tool.
Now I want to merge these two shapes, combine their paths to create the illusion ...
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Why can I not align these two elements?
I am trying to align a text layer to the vector mask directly below it - the top two elements displayed in the Layers Panel in the below image.
For some reason, with both layers selected - although ...
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How to sharpen a shape layer or vector mask without rasterization?
I am attempting to clean up the below vector image at the bottom, since the pixellation is not very sharp. However, I am told that I will need to rasterize it in order to adjust the pixels. So my ...
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How do I create a lens flare effect?
How was the following design made? It's very beautiful, and I'm trying to recreate it on my own. When I'm done, I'd like to have a "correct answer" to check my answer against.
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How to create the round/rectangle dialog on GIMP or Photoshop?
How do you design that bubble?:
I tried to use a rectangle and a rounded shape but didn't work out nicely. Would be really nice if someone can point out (or if this kind of shape already exist!).
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Achieving same effect on a play button as show in this image
as you can see in image the rectangle has this boxy look, I was trying to get same look on my play button, but it always turned out wrong, can anyone please edit the image and give that play button ...
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Link a layer with a shape/vector mask in Photoshop
Simple question that I can't find the answer to.
I have a layer with a photo that I got off the internet. I want this layer to have rounded corners. So I draw a rectangle with rounded corners in ...
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How to mask two specific layers with multiple between in cs6
I am following a tutorial and trying to mask a shape layer to another shape layer that is multiple layers down. (or has multiple layers between these two.) In Photoshop cs6
Essentially I want the ...
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How do I fill in the paths in this vector shape?
I am using a pre-made vector shape (below), and I would like to fill all of the triangular paths it contains with a certain colour. I am not sure how to do this. Any advice would be much appreciated.
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Photoshop: How do I edit a path once it is closed?
I have closed a path, and it now appears in my Paths pane. However, I have no idea how to go back and bring up the anchor points again in order to edit it. Having clicked on the path itself, it simply ...
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How to use “add/subtract/intersect from path/shape area” effectively in Photoshop?
I'm attempting to follow the below Photoshop tutorial, but steps 29 and 30 have me stumped.
The larger of the two white rectangles in the below image was created on its own layer. Once I have that ...
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How to define a custom shape in photoshop
I have created a shape and selected a layer.
In the Edit menu Define custom shape... is disabled.
Can any one tell what mistake I have made.
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How do I use the pen tool to draw a shape?
How does one create a shape in photoshop? The two ends of my shape are not closing. Can someone please tell me the principles of working with the pen tool?
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Photoshop: How do I create a new layer from a shape that I wish to draw?
When I try to draw a shape, I can't seem to get it to create a new layer, but rather it always goes on the layer that I already have selected. How do I create a new layer from a shape that I wish to ...
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Photoshop - Shape dynamics
when I'm using brush tool and I set up Shape dynamics, Control: fade, there's input on the right for fade length.
Is there a way to automatically start fade the path from 50% of length (stroke path)? ...
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How to design a dialog bubble or shape in photoshop?
How do I design this shape in Photoshop?:
The box is rounded and it has an arrow pointer at the bottom.
I am not bothered about the color.
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Photoshop CS6: selecting all shapes contained inside a rectangular area
In PowerPoint, Visio, and many other programs, there's a "rectangle selection" mode which allows selecting a group of objects by drawing a rectangle with the mouse. All objects which are fully ...
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Creating a cylinder in Photoshop CS6
I have a rectangular shape(in fact a label) which is 100cm x 84cm, now I wanna create a cylinder. PS CS6 has a cylinder preset, when I want to scale that preset cylinder it becomes something that in ...
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What is the name of this type of shadow? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Photoshop curved Shadow
I've seen these a lot recently and I want to learn how to create them in Photoshop!
Here's the image I'm talking about:
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How do I copy selected paths of a shape in Photoshop CS6 Mac 13.0.1
I was wondering how I copy selected paths of a shape in PS CS6.
I start selecting the paths I want to copy by clicking on them and holding SHIFT.
I then press ALT + SHIFT which will only copy ONE of ...
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Convert vector Smart Object layer to Shape layer
I've cut and pasted vector art from Illustrator to PhotoShop and chose "smart object" when I pasted it.
Is there a way to convert the smart object to a shape layer now so I can edit the very simple ...
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How to create a shape, in a form of two basic shapes partially substracted?
When I have a circle shape and now I substract from it a little square in the middle, what I get is a shape that looks like hollowed circle. But in fact in its paths I still have my whole shape of ...
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Help with identifying how this mobile game art was created
I love this artwork and would like to understand how it was created:
Some looks hand-drawn. For example the shading on the bottom of the bird and in the moon's craters. Some looks like vector ...
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Photoshop shape segment with gradient
How can I create a slice-like area within a shape in Photoshop and apply a gradient to it. Here is an example - the black area:
I've tried to create one light grey shape and one black shape on a ...
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How would I create this “X” delete button in Photoshop?
I'm trying to create this little "X" in Photoshop but I can't figure out how to exactly recreate this.
I tried creating 2 rectangles and rotating them +45 degrees and -45 degrees, but then the ...
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Where is the shapes layer option in Photoshop CS6?
I'm following this guide because I want to learn some icon design in PS, and I have the CS6 beta.
I believe the author is using Photoshop CS5, while I'm on CS6 beta right now.
At this part in a ...
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Photoshop remove inner border from selection
I was wondering how could I achieve to have a unique selection from a "border"..
Better: How could I switch from a "ring" shaped selection to a "circle" one??
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How to ensure shapes in Photoshop only use complete pixels
When using Photoshop for designing pixel-based layouts (websites, apps etc.), is there a way to ensure that when you're using the shapes tool, or resizing a layer, it always snaps to a complete pixel? ...
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Photoshop CS5 Polygon Tool smooth corners “too smooth”
I'm trying to create an 8-sided shape with the polygon tool. This is not a problem, but if I want smooth corners for my shape and I check the option "smooth corners" its too smooth - its basical a ...
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How to not subtract overlapping shapes in Photoshop
When I create a shape that overlaps with itself, the part that overlaps is subtracted.
How can I prevent this ?
EDIT:
Here are pics with step by step and full screenshots:
Step1 - the path ...
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How can I easily create a shape with a specific pixel width and height in Photoshop?
So this may sound like an easy question, but it is not.
In webdesign we often use rectangular or square shapes to represent backgrounds for sidebars etc. These need to be pixel perfect so that when ...
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How to create instructions and arrows
What are the tools used to create the instructions and arrows in such images?
Which one is the font?
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Technique for finding the centerline of a curved object?
Sorry for the confusing title but, I'm curious to know if anyone knows any effective techniques at finding the center of an object that curves.
In the screenshot below you'll see a crude version of ...
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How do I create a custom gradient pattern in Photoshop CS5?
Is it possible to start a gradient (in a layer mask) from, for example, a bent shape. So that the "fade" itself will not be straight but rather a bit curved.
I hope the question is understandable, ...
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How do I create symmetrical curves on vector shapes in Photoshop?
Let's say I want to make a mark representing the shape of a rotor in a rotary engine:
(image source)
This shape is similar to a Reuleaux triangle:
(image source)
I know how to create equilateral ...
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How do you make image masks?
I have a hexagon in my logo, but it's empty. I'd like to insert some random bits of code or hexadecimal digits in the spirit of some internet pics.
Can anyone recommend simple ways to insert some ...
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Create a Triangle with Rounded Corners
I know you can create a rounded-corner rectangle; but, how do you create a triangle with rounded corners in Photoshop?
I am actually interested in making it from scratch, not basing it on a custom ...
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Photoshop CS5: Subtract/exclude a vector mask from an existing mask
I am attempting to create very simple icon, which resembles a 'dashboard' of a car.
The first part of the icon (shape 1) was created by adding and subtracting shapes. The second part (shape 2) was ...
