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Rezmo
Apr 11, 2006
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why is it when I use the patch tool (PS 7) to get rid of some unwanted pixels near a border of an object
it smears the edge of the object? Even when I don’t touch the object itself.
I have some photos that I had the usm in the camera turned on by mistake and it left halos on the edges of the object(s). I thought I could use the patchtool to get rid of them.
TIA
rezmo

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Mike Hyndman
Apr 11, 2006
"Rezmo" wrote in message
why is it when I use the patch tool (PS 7) to get rid of some unwanted pixels near a border of an object
it smears the edge of the object? Even when I don’t touch the object itself.
I have some photos that I had the usm in the camera turned on by mistake and
it left halos on the edges of the object(s). I thought I could use the patchtool to get rid of them.
TIA
rezmo

Try experimenting with the use of selections to isolate the areas you are sampling from/patching to prevent "bleeding" from lighter/darker areas.

Another way would be to use a soft edged History Brush immediately after the patch tool to restore any parts of the patched area which are not required.

HTH
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Rezmo
Apr 12, 2006
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"Mike Hyndman" wrote in message
"Rezmo" wrote in message
why is it when I use the patch tool (PS 7) to get rid of some unwanted pixels near a border of an object
it smears the edge of the object? Even when I don’t touch the object itself.
I have some photos that I had the usm in the camera turned on by mistake and
it left halos on the edges of the object(s). I thought I could use the patchtool to get rid of them.
TIA
rezmo

Try experimenting with the use of selections to isolate the areas you are sampling from/patching to prevent "bleeding" from lighter/darker areas.
Another way would be to use a soft edged History Brush immediately after
the
patch tool to restore any parts of the patched area which are not
required.
HTH
MH

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