OldGit Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hi all I've seen a few mock-up pictures in the build diaries and I'd like to get one for my new project. Is it all photoshop or is there an easier way? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Build something that looks exactly like an existing bass and then google for "mock-up" images. Photoshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 [quote name='paul h' post='491516' date='May 18 2009, 04:15 PM']Build something that looks exactly like an existing bass and then google for "mock-up" images. Photoshop. [/quote] arf arf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 The [i]definative [/i]guide for bass mock-ups with Photoshop: [b]Part 1[/b] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlESs90Ltc4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlESs90Ltc4[/url] [b]Part 2[/b] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjZAs64_hbY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjZAs64_hbY[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 [quote name='Spoombung' post='491530' date='May 18 2009, 04:27 PM']The [i]definative [/i]guide for bass mock-ups with Photoshop: [b]Part 1[/b] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlESs90Ltc4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlESs90Ltc4[/url] [b]Part 2[/b] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjZAs64_hbY"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjZAs64_hbY[/url][/quote] AhA! Thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noisyjon Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 In my case I printed off loads of pictures from Fender's website (all the same size pics you see) and made an old fashioned collage which was then scanned. Ancient and old school I know but it took me back to my yoof! JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 One minute into the video...use layer masks people!!!! P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh3184 Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 layers are your friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 [quote name='paul h' post='491535' date='May 18 2009, 04:31 PM']One minute into the video...use layer masks people!!!! P.[/quote] I've used Photoshop for years but never understood what a sodding 'layer mask' was. Now I have a feeling I'd have all those lost hours back if I did... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Just for you.... When the geezer selected the pixels around the body shape, and then deleted that from the walnut image he is stuck with it. If he wanted to subtlety change the body shape he would have to import the walnut image again. However, if he used the selection, or better still the original line paths and turned them into a vector/layer mask it would keep the entire walnut image intact, but just hide the bits you don't want to see. I may well be tempted to a quick tutorial myself.... or maybe not. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Okay, get yer wood out. [attachment=25470:layer_mask_01_copy.jpg] Make a selection of the bit you want to keep....body shape, headstock etc. [attachment=25471:layer_mask_02_copy.jpg] Press the layer mask button. [attachment=25472:layer_mask_03_copy.jpg] Hey presto. It's even better if you use the path tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 [quote name='paul h' post='491614' date='May 18 2009, 05:25 PM']Hey presto. It's even better if you use the path tool.[/quote] Thanks, that's handy info. Yeah, that's how I do it anyway - I guess I didn't realise its called a 'layer mask'. Or maybe it isn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 [quote name='paul h' post='491614' date='May 18 2009, 05:25 PM']Okay, get yer wood out. [attachment=25470:layer_mask_01_copy.jpg] Make a selection of the bit you want to keep....body shape, headstock etc. [attachment=25471:layer_mask_02_copy.jpg] Press the layer mask button. [attachment=25472:layer_mask_03_copy.jpg] Hey presto. It's even better if you use the path tool.[/quote] Hum never did get that far in the training .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul h Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 [quote name='Spoombung' post='491693' date='May 18 2009, 06:26 PM']Thanks, that's handy info. Yeah, that's how I do it anyway - I guess I didn't realise its called a 'layer mask'. Or maybe it isn't? [/quote] It might not be called that. I dunno to be honest. But it's what I call it that counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golchen Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I'm pretty good with photoshop, but then I do use it for my job. I was considering getting my Status upgraded by Sims, so I did a mock-up of what I wanted. These are my before/after pictures: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 [quote name='Golchen' post='491700' date='May 18 2009, 06:33 PM']I'm pretty good with photoshop, but then I do use it for my job. I was considering getting my Status upgraded by Sims, so I did a mock-up of what I wanted. These are my before/after pictures:[/quote] should I give up now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tl Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 [quote name='paul h' post='491614' date='May 18 2009, 05:25 PM']Okay, get yer wood out. [attachment=25470:layer_mask_01_copy.jpg] Make a selection of the bit you want to keep....body shape, headstock etc. [attachment=25471:layer_mask_02_copy.jpg] Press the layer mask button. [attachment=25472:layer_mask_03_copy.jpg] Hey presto. It's even better if you use the path tool.[/quote] It's even easier using clipping masks in Photoshop. Just have the wood in a layer above the body shape, right click and choose "Create clipping mask". The body layer will be used as a mask for the wood and you can move the wood layer about like normal – which allows you to play about with the grain pattern etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean.Robinson Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Hi, thanks for the link to those videos, a few easy things in there i didnt think to use before, heres the mock up of my shuker i got out of it anyhow [attachment=25493:Mock_up.jpg] sorry its not much help to the OP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoombung Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 [quote name='Sean.Robinson' post='491755' date='May 18 2009, 07:22 PM']Hi, thanks for the link to those videos, a few easy things in there i didnt think to use before, heres the mock up of my shuker i got out of it anyhow [attachment=25493:Mock_up.jpg] sorry its not much help to the OP [/quote] That's extraordinary work. Those videos are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eight Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 [quote name='paul h' post='491614' date='May 18 2009, 05:25 PM'][attachment=25472:layer_mask_03_copy.jpg][/quote] Possibly the worst designed bass body I've ever seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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