I just did a simple test with KnockOut on a bitmap with Alpha and it seems to work.
Anyone have KnockOut and tried to use it with Xtreme?
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I just did a simple test with KnockOut on a bitmap with Alpha and it seems to work.
Anyone have KnockOut and tried to use it with Xtreme?
I copied a knockout.8bf file into the Xtreme folder for easy finding. I worked for me. I didn't try a perfect extraction, but I did get an alpha channel graphic. the graphic had a lot of additional transparent space. Rich
I now have an Eraser Tool for a Bitmap in Xara, iust use the one in KnockOut without having to go to PhotoShop or Photo Paint :)
Something I have long awaited as a "feature" in Xara.
Great for those that own KnockOut already.
I wondered if there is another smaller (less overhead), less expensive plugin which has feathering options for the nib and doesn't "lock" the Xara object it is applied to
Hi,
Do you need photoshop to get the eraser tool and knockout?
If not - where can I get them?
Thanks.
Regards,
Bal
I believe they are refering to Corel Knockout. Don't know which version though. You can find out more here: http://www.corel.com/servlet/Satelli...=1047022702205Quote:
Originally Posted by bal
Thanks Steven.
You know seems like this would be a natural for Xara XTreme.
With all the power it has (it's currently my graphics program
of choice), this seems like a glaring omission.
Ahh well, I guess the search for the *perfect* tool
continues. :)
Kind Regards,
Bal
Had a quick look at the KnockOut plugin. It appears to automatically cutout/etch/mask an image from its background. This feature is something I have also looked for in the past. eg. extract an object from a photo.
Does anyone know of another (lower cost) plugin that achieves this functionality?
After a further dig around on the net, I found the following:
http://vision.graphicon.ru/soft/en/GrowCut/
This plugin would appear to take a very good approach to achieving the type of result I have been looking for (and it's freeware). However, it doesn't work with Xtream.
It is supplied as a .8bs file (once you extract using the install), but all the other plugins provided with Xtream are .8bf
What's the difference? (renaming the extension just generated an error)
In the meantime, I'll keep looking for a cutout plugin.
.8BS are not Filter plug-ins but Selection plug-ins. They can not modify edited image, but they can create/edit current selection mask. Just like Lasso tool or whatever.
.8BF are Filter plug-ins that can change edited image in anyway they need.
BTW, 8BS are supported only by Photoshop, at least I do not know any other software (not Adobe) that can use them.
P.S. Have you tried Mehdi Eraser Classic plug-in supplied with Extreme? Doesn't it help?
Thanks for the clarification John.
Yes, the Mehdi Eraser plug-in is what got me thinking along these lines again. Trouble is that it is difficult to get good (or quick) results when the background is made up of complex shapes and colours.
KO has a similar problem with close background colors. I spent more time editing the result that it would have taken to draw an object to isolate the foreground.
You can always isolate part of the image with an object, then use the eraser.
Rich
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Originally Posted by molucca
I've just bought it so this is only my second try - didn't take long; I'm sure more practice will make more perfect. You can see a bleed effect in the closeup.
It will certainly save me a lot of time when I am mocking up web site designs and need to include a photo or two in each - all but one design will be thrown away and the photos on the final design will change so Knockout will save me a lot of frustration.