Changing the backdrop gives a photo a new look.
You can change a photo's backdrop either on the computer or by hand to create a unique 3-D look. Changing the backdrop on the computer will give you the ability to print your photo with the new backdrop many times. Creating a 3-D photo with a new backdrop can be used for educational purposes or as a do-it-yourself craft. Both can be easy to do with a bit of patience and imagination.
Instructions
Computer Edited Photo With Backdrop
1. Open your photo editing software.
2. Click the "File" tab; select "New." Choose the photo workspace size. A new workspace will appear.
3. Click the "Insert" tab; select "Import." Choose "Add Image." A pop-up will appear. Select your file.
4. Resize the photo by dragging the picture guidelines bigger or smaller using the mouse.
5. Cut the current backdrop or white space from your photo. Select the "Cut" tool to cut around the picture. Do not cut too close to the picture. Leave some space outside the photo to create an outline.
6. Click your "Eraser" tool. Choose the eraser size. Use the eraser to erase any of the remaining outline. Change the eraser size to a smaller eraser to get as close to the picture as possible.
7. Save your file by clicking on the "File" tab and selecting "Save As." A pop-up will appear. Give your file a name.
8. Import the backdrop image. Click on the "File" tab. Select "Import." A pop-up will appear. Choose your file.
9. Resize the backdrop image to fit the photo. Drag the backdrop guidelines bigger or smaller using the mouse.
10. Click the "Edit" tab. Select "Send Backward" to set the backdrop image behind the photo.
11. Adjust the photo and backdrop as needed.
12. Save the file after the adjustments are completed. Click the "File" tab. Select "Save As." Save the photo with the backdrop under a different name to preserve the edits you have made.
Cut and Paste 3-D Photo With Backdrop Method
13. Cut around the outline of the photo using the scissors.
14. Trace around the cut photo onto the poster board. Trace around the cut photo onto the foam core board to create a rough outline.
15. Cut the poster board along the outline using scissors. Cut the rough outline of the foam core board using scissors.
16. Glue the back of the photo onto the poster board. Cut the poster board to fit the photo outline. Glue the poster board with the photo onto the rough outline of the foam core board. The foam core board does not need to fit the poster board. It can be smaller. This is just used to create a 3-D effect.
17.Add the backdrop to the 3-D photo by gluing the photo to the chosen backdrop. Let the photo and backdrop dry.
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