1960 PC Users Group - Graphics SIG

May 15 Graphics SIG.

We will take a look at several uses of layers in graphics editors. All of the full featured editors, including Photoshop and PaintShop Pro, have layers capabilities. Many beginners shy away from learning how to use layers because they -- mistakingly -- believe that they are difficult and mysterious. We will demo several applications where layers provide added capabilities and or added ease and convenience.

In order that it not fall to the bottom of my list of things to show and then get left off when I run out of time, as has a couple of times already this year, the first thing I will show is how I use sky transplants when editing photos. It frequently happens when I am visiting some photogenic location for the first, and likely the only, time in my life and I find the conditions are perfect except that the sky is a dull gray. The photos are acceptable but fall short of of the splendor they would have had if the sky had been blue and filled with fluffy clouds. What to do? Provide an appropriate sky -- one that would possibly have been there if I had one more day on location. Another condition that often cries for a sky transplant is a panorama that has bothersome sky brightness variations in different directions. We will look at a couple of cases and demo a couple of techniques, both using layers.

We will also look at how layers can very easily simplify the case where you want to write or draw on a photo or other graphic image. I've had questions related to this in recent weeks and it falls right into place here.

As always, come prepared to ask questions. It is always our intent to help clear up any stumbling blocks that may be preventing you from grabbing your graphics editor confidently when you have an application that you would like to try. Questions e-mailed to me a couple of days in advance have a higher likelihood of being answered to your satisfaction. Also as always, please let me know what subjects you would like to see covered in future sessions of this SIG

Come join us.

Alex

Leader: Alex Dumestre
Meeting maps: http://www.1960pcug.org/map_to_cccc.htm

What is a Graphics SIG?

The Graphics SIG is defined to cover all aspects of computer graphics that may be of interest to our members.

In particular, all kinds of (1) painting, (2) drawing, (3) presentation, (4) scrapbooking and (5) photo editing software are in our area of responsibility both for printed and Web output. We also get into (1) scanning, (2) digital photography, (3) video, and (4) slide show production. We deal with use of graphics in more general purpose applications such as word processors and e-mail.

Which of this wide array of applications are actually covered at a SIG meeting depends strongly on the knowledge and interests of the SIG leader and of the guest speakers that the leader can recruit and on the suggestions made by the SIG attendees. The Graphics SIG, as are most of the club's SIGs, is very informal and questions are welcomed during the course of the meeting. It is suggested that, if possible, you submit your questions in advance via e-mail in order that the leader be able to do some research on the question if necessary. Attendance is typically about 20 members. Guests are welcome.

Your current leader specializes in graphic editing, slide show production, digital photography and scanning though he and/or other attendees may be able to answer your questions on a wider range of applications. Your current leader also has a standing offer to perform restoration work on damaged or faded photographs that are important to you. Simply e-mail digital files to him or bring them or original prints to the meeting.

Alex

Mail to: Alex

Meeting Location:

Cypress Creek Christian Church & Community Center

6823 Cypresswood Dr. Spring, Texas 77379

2nd Floor (Annex Building) Room #30 from 7 to 9 PM

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