[johnbryanpeters]

I want to splice two jpeg images of a map I scanned. I had to scan it in two pieces due to its size. The coverage of each image overlaps.

How do I use Photoshop to join the two images?

Thanks, J

 

[LordOpie]

paste each image on a seperate layer. Typically, when you paste, it creates the layer for you anyway. Set the opacity of the top layer to 50% -- this will help you move it into the right position, use your arrow keys for fine positioning, then return it to 100%. Save it as the file type you want, JPG, EPS, whatever... it'll flatten the image for you when you save.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Thanks - I have my two layers and set the opacity on one to 50%, now how do I move it? I tried the hand tool, which did nothing.

 

[LordOpie]

use the arrow tool in the floating palette. I think most PS versions use the quick key of "v". That'll let you move it, but to really get the two layers to over lap better, zoom in (400%?) and use the arrow keys on your keyboard. Zoom out and admire your work.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

OK, managed to find the move tool (I'm using v 7.0). When I move the 50% opacity layer, it's effectively clipping because it moves out of the image bounds.

 

[LordOpie]

oh, increase your canvas size bigger than you think you need it. Do the work, then use the crop tool -- "x" or "c" (I forget unless I'm flying thru a project) -- to outline just the imagine, double-click and viola, it's at the right size.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

OK, that was image > reveal all.
Now how do I rotate one layer?

 

[LordOpie]

"OK, that was image > reveal all."
-- that worked? I've never used that before... unless you're talking about "masks", but that's something else.

To rotate, look under the edit menu (i think) > transform > rotate... that might rotate the canvas tho... I'm doing this from memory. Eh, screw it, use free transform (ctrl-T) and hold the shift key down while rotating in 45* increments.

I'm going to dinner good luck.

 

[johnbryanpeters]

Thanks, Opie, I got it.