by Sassy Cat
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August 17, 2007

Creating Out of Bounds images using Photoshop Elements without Mask Tool

November 26, 2008 08:15 AM EST (Updated: January 15, 2009 11:45 PM EST)
views: 603 | comments: 50

You might have noticed the neat photos jumping 'Out of Bounds' here on Gather recently.  My icon of Beauregard the Wonder Cat is an example.

My friend Nancy M. inspired me with this photo of handsome Reno.

She learned about the Out of Bounds technique in this article by DesertDarlene L.

But I have Photoshop Elements and the 'mask tool' was nowhere to be seen, so I found this tutorial on flickr that demonstrates the technique without needing the mask tool.  Believe me, I'm a Photoshop loser so if I can do it, anyone can.  The only thing I didn't understand was when it talked about making the photo larger on Photoshop to erase the edges.  How do you do that?  I noticed once my icon was here on Gather, it could have used some extra touch-up that I didn't see on the smaller version while I working Photoshop on it.

I did find a free download for Photoshop for the mask tool but my Photoshop Elements 6 keeps telling me it cannot open it because it is the wrong type of file.  Can anyone help me out on this?

Have fun making your photos jump Out of Bounds!  I look forward to seeing them here on Gather.

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Comments: 50

Stephannie H. Nov 26, 2008, 8:26am EST
thanks for sharing with us
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Nov 26, 2008, 8:38am EST
Thanks Patricia I will give this a try in a bit
destiny k. Nov 26, 2008, 8:47am EST
This is so cool Thanks!! ^_^
Great effect!
something new to play with...
I will have to check it out...
thanks Patricia......................
Valerie Roars Nov 26, 2008, 10:05am EST
I don't have photoshop, but I'm enjoying all the fun pictures! :)
Cindy B. Nov 26, 2008, 10:07am EST
That is a cool pic =)
Ellie !. Nov 26, 2008, 10:57am EST
This is cool. I need to make the time to play.
Hmmmmmmmmm...wrong type of file. Do you have a Mac or PC? Are you trying to open it with Photoshop? Do you need to "unstuff" or "expand" the file first? Hopefully one of these questions takes you to your answer.
Nancy L. Nov 26, 2008, 11:21am EST
That is WAY cool! Thanks for sharing this!
Kay M. Nov 26, 2008, 11:39am EST
Thank you Patiricia. I was hoping I would be able to try this in elements.
Kevin (''The SiteWizard'') V. Nov 26, 2008, 11:45am EST
A gorgeous image Patricia!! ...you did VERY well for your first attempt at this!

At least you can no longer fear being tied to stakes by a primitive tribe of graphic designers and sacrificed to their God.

...unless you're into that kind of thing.
Sue M. Nov 26, 2008, 12:16pm EST
I downloaded and applied the free layer mask took for Photoshop Elements yesterday and it worked fine for me. Did a tutorial and hope to do one on my own to post soon!
Sue M. Nov 26, 2008, 12:17pm EST
You did a great job with the technique, btw, Patricia!
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Nov 26, 2008, 1:47pm EST
neat!
Jennifer G. Nov 26, 2008, 2:24pm EST
How fun! :)
Christian J. Nov 26, 2008, 4:36pm EST
that is a wonderful pic
JoAnn C. Nov 26, 2008, 4:55pm EST
that's so cool
Library M. Nov 26, 2008, 5:13pm EST


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Melinda ~choosing happiness~ S. Nov 26, 2008, 6:15pm EST
That is so cool!
Heather W. Nov 26, 2008, 6:48pm EST
Sweet thanks for that :)

Are you meaning zoom in/out to get the touch ups? That's what I do, its the little magnify glass on the left hand tool bar (at least is is in 3.0. . donno what edition you have :) )
Jeanie C. Nov 26, 2008, 10:22pm EST
What a wonderful photo and great work!! When I have tons of time (yeah right) I'm gonna try this as well. I love this effect.

Thanks for sharing it. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!
debra g. Nov 27, 2008, 12:37am EST
Thank you for posting to sparealine.gather.com
lynn a. Nov 27, 2008, 9:41am EST
This is so cool, Patricia. Rocky and Beau can travel the globe now. And I'm stopping by to say Happy Thanksgiving to you. Hope it's a great one.
Tory H. Nov 27, 2008, 11:30am EST
Awesome! Thanks for this :)
Layla Morgan Wilde Nov 27, 2008, 1:49pm EST
This is awesone. I have the new Photoshop but no time to fool around with it yet. Happy Thanksgiving to you and all your loved ones, especially the four leggeds. My Thanksgiving photo message is at my blog today, blog.laylamorganwilde.com
John Philipp Nov 27, 2008, 2:39pm EST
So cool!

I wanted to stop by and wish you a Happy Thanksgiving just Don’t touch my turkey
:)
Amy H. Nov 27, 2008, 6:21pm EST
Now what the Hell is that Sassy cat up too? Smileycons!
t b. Nov 28, 2008, 2:07pm EST
Very cool, thank you Patricia.
Shaunee C. Nov 28, 2008, 11:55pm EST
Very nice cute picture and nice article.
Toni V. Nov 29, 2008, 10:26am EST
Oh how cool.
Nancy 67 Nov 29, 2008, 6:18pm EST
Great article, Patricia, and thanks for the reference! You're a super gal. I love this picture, too... really great job!
Amber C. Nov 30, 2008, 8:44am EST
I absolutely love this photo!
Trish A. Dec 3, 2008, 8:07am EST
This is a really cool tool. I imagine it can be used for some fascinating effects. Thanks for sharing. Best luck on finding the answers to your questions.
Allison R. Dec 4, 2008, 12:31pm EST
--Alli wuz here--- (Clickin' like mad and leavin' a few comments) Thanks for posting!
Phyllis R. Dec 6, 2008, 2:04am EST
Love this one too!!!!
Joan O. Dec 6, 2008, 3:00pm EST
This is so neat looking. I love kitties.
Heather W. Dec 7, 2008, 1:36am EST
Aiden thanks you for posting your fantastic feline to his group, Aiden's Catnip Cafe!
Jodie B. Dec 11, 2008, 12:57am EST
That's really cool! Nice job!
sheila h. Dec 12, 2008, 9:43pm EST
ok a very dear friend sent me a PS but haven't payed yet..this will come in handy!
thanks!
sheila h. Dec 12, 2008, 9:43pm EST
so that is not one of your cats?
sheila h. Dec 12, 2008, 9:44pm EST
cool pic!
Lee P. Dec 15, 2008, 6:12pm EST
These are really wonderful. You are a very talented lady, and if this is your first attempt then the others will have to be really really spectacular. Thanks for sharing.
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Dec 18, 2008, 12:29pm EST
Really cool post.You make great photos,
Dagmara H. Dec 20, 2008, 8:21pm EST
very cool
Amanda C. Jan 27, 2009, 3:43pm EST
Cool, TFS!

I just recently got photoshop version 5 from my stepmother so I am pretty new at it and don't know how to do all the neat stuff with it yet.
Ken K. Feb 9, 2009, 5:44pm EST
This is an excellent program...
Heidi Cole Feb 18, 2009, 1:13am EST
I'll have to try that technique on a pic of my baby girl... see what sorts of pics she can crawl out of!
Ginger C. Mar 19, 2009, 11:18pm EDT
Awesome picture of the cat! Wish I had Photoshop!
Debby C. Apr 13, 2009, 8:28pm EDT
oooo that is cool, I'm gonna have to come back at a later date to play as it's getting late and work work work to keep the kitty in kibble comes very early for me!

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