Eliminate White - filter plug-in

336 views5 repliesLast post: 12/12/2006
Hello everybody,
I am using a G5 Quad, OS version 10.4.8. with Photoshop CS2.

I am searching for a plugin that eliminates white in a linework drawing against white. The goal is to remove the white pixels from the layer my linework is on. This regarding to scaned drawings in black lines on white background.
I found this photoshop filter: Eliminate White (www.edesign.com/filters). It is suposed to do just that, but when placing the plug-in in the plug-in folder in photoshop CS2, at start-up it tells me that this plug-in is not working - it could't be installed.
I supose it is because this plug-in is too old for the operating system and for CS2. But if someone is using it on on CS2 on OS X .4 I would like to know.

So now I am looking for another one to replace it - can anyone tell me where can I find it ? (so I can separate my linework from the white pixels around it that would become transparent)

Thanks for any help regarding this metter
Alex
#1
Set the linework layer's blending mode to multiply.
#2
Or use the (inverted) line art as a layer mask for a fill layer
#3
Select All, Copy. Go into Quickmask and Paste. Come out of QM, make a new layer and Fill with black. There's your lines w/ transparency.

You may have to invert the selection before filling, depending on your settings.
#5
Another one: use the blend if sliders, in the advanced blending options.
#6