Patching help - "blotchy" results using patch tool

allen_a_george · Mar 28, 2007

I'm having problems using the patch tool to recreate a large textured surface (snow).

I was patching onto a smooth grey gradient from the left to right edge. Each patch was fairly large and had a 3px feather. After patching my result looked extremely blotchy as below:

I'd appreciate any advice on why this happens and tips on how to avoid it. Also, I've noticed that I can't patch or use the healing brush close to the edge of the hill because it pulls in the black. How can I recreate texture there?

the_traveler · Mar 28, 2007

allen_a_george said: ↑

I'm having problems using the patch tool to recreate a large textured surface (snow).

I was patching onto a smooth grey gradient from the left to right edge. Each patch was fairly large and had a 3px feather. After patching my result looked extremely blotchy as below:

I'd appreciate any advice on why this happens and tips on how to avoid it. Also, I've noticed that I can't patch or use the healing brush close to the edge of the hill because it pulls in the black. How can I recreate texture there?
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http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Photoshop-CS2-Photographers-Professional/dp/0240519841/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/103-6685986-7601418?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1175127750&sr=8-2

This book is a great reference tool for CS2. Although I can't speak from personal experience, he relates having to try many times to patch a large section and then using the healing brush to eliminate some banding.
He does say that, when working close to a dark edge, make a selection and work within that, perhaps on a separate layer.

Gale · Mar 28, 2007

I am not to good with the patch tool. It can be quite good
Just search google for ps patch tool tutorial
Or go over to dpreview retouching forum and they will fix ya right up

Gale · Mar 28, 2007

I found this tutorial
http://www.digitalretouch.org/download/healing/patch_tool.pdf

See if this helps

Don't know where the gurus are over there at the moment

allen_a_george · Mar 28, 2007

Thanks guys - I'll take a look at all of this tomorrow!

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Patching help - "blotchy" results using patch tool

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