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(4) Now we will add a pattern to our pool liner. (If you don't want to use a
pattern, just skip this step).
Add a new layer to your image and call it pool liner pattern. Bring in the
fish pattern sample that I have provided, or any other transparency that you
chose, (just remember to keep the images small...I used a tube at 30%), and
flood fill the "selected pool area" (click outside the pool with the "magic
wand", and use "selections/invert"), with this pattern after selecting it from
the pattern menu.
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Now adjust the pattern location (using the move tool), to your preference and
use the eraser tool (at about
size 10), to clear any images that aren't on the outside of the pool
liner....as per the example below.
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(5) Our next step is to add water to our pool. You can use the sample.jpg
pattern that I have provided, or any other water pattern that you like. (Go
through the same precess as in Step (4), above, to bring the pattern sample
into psp and select it from your pattern menu).
Add a new layer to your image and call it water. Using the selection tool as
an elipse with antialis checked, but no feathering,....create a selection that
will fill the inside of your pool.
NB: If you have kept the same dimensions for your pool as I have, then you may
want to use the .sel file that I have made for the water. You can download it
Here
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(6) Once you have filled your pool with the water selection, as above,....then
you should lower thte transparency of this layer to approx. 80% (as shown with
the layer palette screenprint, just beneath it).
NB: If you use a different water texture/pattern, or you want reflections in
your pool...you may have to play with the transparency on this layer. I later
changed mine to 70%. *smile*
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