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I'm still using ps7 on a windows xp. I am trying to create a "chrome" ring around an elip shaped logo. I wanted it to be exactly the same as the logo, so I selected the logo and used "expand" on the selection. The expanded oval looks flat on the sides (the original logo doesn't) and when I apply filters for the "chrome" effect, it makes the sides looked distorted. I've used this same process on a circle and had no problems, but I can't figure this one out. Any help is appreciated.
Mi Marcus - one solution is to draw your ellipse on a new, blank layer, fill it with a solid color, then use the transform tool to scale it up. That will keep the proportions (hold down Shift+Alt/Opt while resizing to scale and keep centered).
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have other questions.
-Scott
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Scott Valentine
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Author, "Real World Compositing with Photoshop CS4 (Peachpit)". Beginning to expert questions for Photoshop CS5 Extended, including 3D capabilities. I am also an expert here for Digital Photography. Please - NO questions on Lightroom, Elements, Express or versions earlier than CS4. These questions will be discarded.
Experience
Author, "Real World Compositing with Photoshop CS4" (available from Peachpit.com in January, 2009). I have been a professional level user since 1999, and have used Photoshop for photography, fine art, graphic design, web design, and technical image analysis. I have also conducted classes at the college level in both artistic and technical uses. I am currently an Adobe User Group manager.
Organizations
National Association of Photoshop Professionals, Los Alamos Multimedia Users Group.
Publications
CommunityMX.com, Real World Compositing with Photoshop CS4 (Adobe Press).
Education/Credentials
Bachelor's degree, Physics
Awards and Honors
Several awards for digital photography.
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