3 Replies Latest reply: Nov 3, 2011 12:37 AM by MTSTUNER RSS

    Clone Stamp Issues

    dcacrobat Community Member

      Performed image editing to digitally remove some elements.  During the process, the "image size".  Although the editing went well the resolution of the image is clearly degraded. 

       

      1- could the change of image size have anything to do with this outcome

       

      2. If the edit is repeated from the original image what precautions might be taken.

       

      * The images are uploaded to: https://skydrive.live.com/?sc=photos&cid=1727c265a60f257a#cid=1727C265A60F257A&id=1727C265 A60F257A%21321&sc=photos

       

      Guidance sought

        • 1. Re: Clone Stamp Issues
          Noel Carboni Community Member

          Yes, of course an Image Size operation can degrade your image - if you reduce the pixel count.

           

          Always keep an eye on your pixel count (i.e., horizontal x vertical pixels).  The short answer is:  If all you're doing is trying to change the image size for printing, make sure you UNcheck the [  ] Resample Image checkbox when changing Image Size.

           

          First and foremost your image is made up of pixels - small individual atomic elements of color that represent a small part of the image.  The more pixels used to represent a given image, the more detailed the image can be because each pixel is tasked with representing a smaller part of it.  You should go read up on pixels and how images are represented in computers to help you get better results with Photoshop.

           

          -Noel

          • 2. Re: Clone Stamp Issues
            dcacrobat Community Member

            Much thanks for your accurate assesment.  I now have a subsequent issue and seek your guidance.  Have selected the clone tool =>selected brush=> the  "alt" key produced a crosshair in a circle... releasing the alt key produces what is seen in the image.  It is not the "brush" circle that would be expected. I would ask what this cursor represents. Seeking continued guidance on what error I've made.  Will post to the general forum as well.

            Clone Tool Cursor Image.JPG

            • 3. Re: Clone Stamp Issues
              MTSTUNER Community Member

              That usually happens if you have the Caps Lock on, if not that, check in photoshop under Edit>Preferences>Cursors and check those settings.

               

              Did you use Image>Resize to downsample the image and if so what settings?

              Just curious because if i downsample the image using any one of the bicubic options in the image size dialog to a size of 768x227 it's not all blurry.

               

               

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