I would like to know if I would need a 1.5m x 2m Backdrop, what's the size of canvas I've to create on photoshop?Thanks!
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(This question is meant to be a resource to direct others to given that this is a common question.)  Given the task of creating an image that will be printed at a certain size, what pixel dimensions and resolution should I be setting my file at?
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How can I remove the white background with Photoshop?    I am having trouble doing it with the quick selection tool, because of the whiteness of the object, specially on the top.
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Is it possible to produce such design hints (on elements padding, spacing, width, height) automatically in photoshop? Is there any plugin that can potentially do this?
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I am working on an illustration for a client who needs it to be very photorealistic. I used illustrator to get as close to his expectation as possible but its not quite there yet.  Can anyone help me with any notes or recommendations on software and/or tools to use to achieve this?  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  This is what I came up with:   This is what the client needs it to be like:
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What size images do I need for common print sizes, such as wallet size, 8x10, and 16x20?  Is there a general formula?  How could that size change if, for example, a 16x20 was printed on canvas rather than photopaper?
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I'm trying to create a UI design for my 1024x768 screen.   I know there's a grid system out there. I've read about the benefits, etc. I understand, I think from a fundamental level, why I need to use them.  But I'm so confused about how to create my own grid for my designs.  How, for example, do I decide how many columns to use?  Is there some way to take a look at a wireframe prototype and immediately be able to assess how many columns I'd need to use?  I'm essentially taking wireframes and "skinning" them out in Illustrator.   The other thing I've noticed is that sites that talk about grids sometimes show examples that confuse me a bit.  For example, I've noticed that a site will have 12 columns, but some of the boxes that align to the left side of this column have an overflow on the other side--meaning they don't fit into the column perfectly.    Can anybody help me decipher grids?  I've looked through other threads, but it still answering my questions as to HOW you step-by-step set up a grid to fit your design.
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Is there a convenient way of creating a grid, or a collage of images, without having to do it manually?  Ideally I want a 64x64 square grid of images that are each 100px * 100px. I've seen them done a few times, I think Groupon used to have one.   Are there any plugins that exist for this or any way of doing it without having to resize each image manually?
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Is there a a way with GIMP editor to crop a big picture into several small equal sized pictures? So when all those small pictures connected in order would make a big picture.
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Our college is setting up a photo studio in campus. Mostly the we do product shoots. We have some old strobes, softboxes to start with. We need suggestions on the equipments listed below.   Which are the commonly used backdrop screen colors used or say must have colors?  Suggested tripod and head? Colors for reflectors?
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This is from a magazine but I was just wondering how this effect is done please see pink arrows showing areas of image that extends beyond where the background has been cropped. So its kind of like a partial clipping path.   Would it A) have been set up in photoshop first with a saved clipping path then saved as a tiff or psd or something then placed into indesign. (this would mean knowing where and exactly how much the image needed to be cropped down by)  OR B) Place the original image into indesign a create a clipping path for just the top of the image and around the tops of their heads/side of the broom as in the other image. So this can be done on the fly but with hard edges because you can't really soften edges for hair etc in idesign can you?  OR C? something i haven't thought of yet!   This is kind of a 2 part question!  My other question is related to all the images for mags etc in general like this - what is the industry standards for saving them - would it be jpgs? or tiffs/pngs that support transparency (especially for the product shots).  Are the cut outs done in photoshop then saved as layered files with the clipping path or flattened down then saved etc?  Thank you!!!!  :)
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I would like to to create the image above. I have tried to make multiples layers of the waves and edit it's opacity but it does not seem to work. I would really appreciate some feedback and guidance. Thank you.
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When designing a logo is there a minimum size canvas that should be used to keep quality when it is enlarged or when reduced?  Obviously the dimensions of a canvas depend on the shape of the logo, but is there a sugested size?
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I am a natural light photographer that is venturing into studio/backdrop portraits at the request of some of my clients.  I have a portable studio for my needs with a white muslin backdrop.    I am using one (maybe two) Speedlite 580 EX flashes with shoot through umbrellas as lighting.  In my practice shots, I cannot seem to get a nice "blown out" white background without dulling my subjects (decreased contrast/lighter exposure on their face and clothes).    I am not a fan of seeing the muslin draped or crinkled in the background... although I know that's definitely a style... I will probably iron it but I can never get it perfectly flat and plus I need to transport it so it will get some wrinkles.  Also, what can I do to avoid any shadows against the backdrop itself (shadows created by the subject).  I do have them placed slightly away from the backdrop but kids sometimes move around.   Also if I am doing little children, I don't think having a small backlight would be practical (not that I have one... )
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I have 251 images that are 128x128 in size; I need to create one big image that includes them all tiled together.  The image will be 32128x32128 in size if all goes well (Paint.NET says it will be 3.8GB in size, fun times)  I need to do this systematically, with a tool or a script since I might have to do this a few times - it's very tiresome to do by hand. I have programming skills, so if the solution requires that, then no problem.  If your idea does not work for such a big image but would work with a part of the images, then I'd like to hear about it anyway.
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I'm making a 2D (Android) game. Android devices vary quite a lot in screen resolution; what do I need to keep in mind when making my game?   Do I need to keep big versions of all images and scale down depending on the resolution (doesn't that waste space)? Do bitmap fonts scale well or do I need to use something else? Anything else I'm forgetting?
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I would like to create a 60 inch x 20 inch canvas print using an image with a resolution of 4759x1798 (240 pixels per inch) and I would like to know if the image quality will still be good at that size.  To generalise the question, what is the recommended maximum size of an enlargement at varying image resolutions?  e.g. 3 megapixel, 5 megapixel, 8 megapixel, etc
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I have seen an image with this background. As a newbie I am unable to get this multi colored mixed background. I am able to get just two colors and that too linearly with the Blend Tool. But that doesn't look like this at all. Can some one please suggest me on how to achieve this in GIMP or in Photoshop?