Gimp
Free to download on PC or Mac and easy
to master
Zoom
in by increasing the percentage value in the bottom – left corner so that your
unwanted object is clear.
Go to File > Open and select your photo.
Zoom in by increasing the percentage value in the bottom – left corner so that
your unwanted object is clear.
Pick
the Clone Tool from the side tool palette
Pick the Clone Tool from the side tool
palette. From the options choose a soft- edged brush so that the pixels blend
more naturally together.
In
Gimp you must Ctrl + click to set a sample area, then paint over the unwanted
part
In Gimp you must Ctrl + click to set a
sample area, then paint over the unwanted part. The sampled pixels with be
placed on top of the existing ones.
Use
the [ ] keys to quickly alter the tool size
Use the [ ] keys to quickly alter the tool
size. If you want to blend the two sets of pixels more accurately, lower the
tool’s opacity in the side palette.
Ctrl
+ click to sample an area then paint and the two sets of pixels will blend
together.
If the new area is looking obviously faked
, use the Healing Tool. Ctrl + click to sample an area then paint and the two
sets of pixels will blend together.
Photoshop Elements
Just as good as CS5 but a fraction of
the price
With
your image open use Amd/ Ctrl + to zoom in close, or use the zoom tool if
preferred
In the top bar go to File > Open, and
select your start photo. With your image open use Amd/ Ctrl + to zoom in close,
or use the zoom tool if preferred
Select
the Clone Stamp tool from the side tool bar/ tool options
Select the Clone Stamp tool from the side
tool bar/ tool options will appear in the top bar- go here to select a soft-
edged brush at 100% opacity.
Alt
+ click a suitable area to sample.
Alt + click a suitable area to sample. Pick
one that is or similar tones and textures to be placed on top of the ones you
want hidden.
Using
the soft- edged brush makes the copied pixels look more natural covering the
area smoothly
Using the soft- edged brush makes the
copied pixels look more natural covering the area smoothly. If it is looking
too harsh, lower the tool’s opacity.
Again,
Alt + click to sample.
Zoom in close and keep altering the tool’s
tip to be precise. If you need to blend more, switch to the Healing Brush tool.
Again, Alt + click to sample.
Keeping it real
Using these editing tools requires patience
and practice. Keep the brush small with a soft edge and work zoomed in.
lowering the Stamp/ Clone tool’s opacity is a good trick to use if you feel the
effect is too harsh and noticeable. This lets you layer- up the sampled pixels
for a more natural finish. If your edges still look too sharp, use a tool such
as the Healing Brush which blends together the two sets of pixels.
3 of the best … editing apps for iPad from the App Store
Filterstorm
Filterstorm
Equipped with a whole host of editing tools
including Layer and Cloning, this app is a great- value purchase.
PhotoPal
PhotoPal
This app only has a Spot Healing function,
but this is perfect for minor blemishes such as spots or scratches.
Artstudio for iPad
Artstudio
for iPad
Unleash your creative skills or use the
Clone tool to hide away unwanted areas.
