[oracle89]

how to create those lines at the background.. :o
it looks like grid.. hmmm ??

[LanSite]

Hi Oracle ...

Photoshop - well - there are two ways here -

A)
*Create new image of desired size
*On the Channels tab - (hit icon looks like paper ~ create new channel
*Using the rectangle selection tool - select an area the size you want each square
*Select | Modify | Contract by 1 pixel
*Hit the Delete key
*Nudge the selection up and over left by one pixel (use the arrow keys to do this)
*Edit | Define Pattern
*Create a new channel
*Edit | Fill | instead of foreground color select Pattern
*Load the channel as a selection by hitting Select | Load Selection - press Enter
*Layers tab - create new layer
*Fill with a color or gradient
This is probably the best, most precise, most effective way

B)
OR alot of people do this:
*Open New
*View | Show | Grid (to adjust size of grid - can adjust under your preferences)
*Get to tracin' teh grid with the line tool :)

HTH

[Quik]

Hey Lan, Nice little "tutorial", would we be able to add this into the tutorial section of this site? It will obviouslly say it was written by u :)
Thanks, Quik

[LanSite]

Hello again, folks - Reposting here cuz of the glitch yesterday ...

Initially, I mis-read what Oracle was wantin' to do - the instructs above are for the square grid (you know - boxes) ... Following is what I think he was really looking for ~ the lines across ~

*Open the image you want to have the effect on
*Open a new image 1 pixel wide by 4 pixels high
*Fill the top half of the image with black using the pencil tool.
*Click Select | All ~ then Edit | Define Pattern
*In your original image click on New Layer icon on the Layers tab.
*Edit | Fill ~ Pattern click OK
Normally, at this point I change the blend mode to overlay and adjust the opacity to about 55%.  Play around with the blend options and transparency - suit to your own taste.

You can also achieve this effect by selecting the desired area - Filter | Sketch | Halftone Pattern - Change pattern type to Line - Play around with the settings and adjust to taste

Hope This Helps :)

[LanSite]

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Quote: from Quik on 5:51 pm on Mar. 18, 2001
Hey Lan, Nice little "tutorial", would we be able to add this into the tutorial section of this site? It will obviouslly say it was written by u :)
Thanks, Quik

Thanks, Quik :) ~ knock yourself out ~ .. If I get some free time, I'll do a screenshot based tutorial if you want???

[Quik]

That would be great for dreamincode icq me at 73222713 or try getting a hold of skyhawk.

[Quik]

I see ur on the board right now Lan, I cant go on icq tonight cause its late.. school tommorrow :( I'll talk to u tommorrow

[oracle89]

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what I think he was really looking for ~ the lines across ~

hehe yeah that's what i want !!
i'll try tht thanks