Photoshop Help?

"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn) 09/15/2016 at 12:35 • Filed to: None

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Since I cannot into Photoshop, I need some help with an artistic* lead image (unlike the one above) for an upcoming Aviation History post.

September 18 is the anniversary of the US Air Force becoming an independent branch of the US Military. I’d like to have some sort of montage of US Army Air Corps, US Army Air Forces, and US Air Force aircraft, fighters or bombers, maybe four or five total. Ideally, it would include something from different eras, perhaps a Curtiss Jenny, a P-40 or maybe a P-51 or some other WWII fighter or bomber, one of the Century Series fighters, or a B-52, and something current, like an F-16, F-15, or B-1. The image needs to be at an aspect ratio of 1.7:1, and sized down to 1000 x 588 pixels. Ideally, I would need to know the source of the photos you use, but it’s not critical. If they are USAF photos, then it doesn’t matter at all. But I can’t use images from Airliners.net or any other pro photographer, and would prefer historical images in context over modern shots of old planes.

All I can offer in return is a credit in the post, and the love, admiration and respect of all Planelops out there in Oppoland. I’ll need this by the morning of 9/18 at the latest. You can reach me at my name @ gmail, or drop them here.

Thanks!

*So far, your interpretation of “artistic” has been interesting.

Matt Nichelson > ttyymmnn 09/14/2016 at 18:32

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You mean the morning of 9-20 right?

S65 > ttyymmnn 09/14/2016 at 18:33

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I like your Aviation History posts so I’ll see what I can do. Any particular size?

Nibby > ttyymmnn 09/14/2016 at 18:37

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ttyymmnn > S65 09/14/2016 at 18:38

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The details are in the post. Thanks!

Berang > ttyymmnn 09/14/2016 at 18:39

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Curtis Jenny over Airco DeHavilland DH-4?

S65 > ttyymmnn 09/14/2016 at 18:42

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Can I put a blackbird in it?

ttyymmnn > S65 09/14/2016 at 18:55

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Whatever you want. As long as it’s USAF.

ttyymmnn > Berang 09/14/2016 at 18:55

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Whatever you want.

ttyymmnn > Matt Nichelson 09/14/2016 at 18:56

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Yes. I’ll fix that when I get a chance. Thanks.

Berang > ttyymmnn 09/14/2016 at 19:18

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I guess it depends on what I can find better photos of.

Berang > Nibby 09/14/2016 at 19:19

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It almost looks like it has a giant dangling appendage.

S65 > ttyymmnn 09/14/2016 at 19:27

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Curtiss P-40 Warhawk

McDonnell F-101 Voodoo

F-100 Super Sabre

Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird

McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle

McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle

how’s this?

BorkBorkBjork > ttyymmnn 09/14/2016 at 19:37

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I am a one-trick pony.

ttyymmnn > BorkBorkBjork 09/14/2016 at 19:42

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Olé!

ttyymmnn > S65 09/14/2016 at 19:43

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Looks great on the phone! I'm going to collect the submissions (assuming I get a few) and post them on the 18th. Thanks!

ttyymmnn > Berang 09/14/2016 at 19:44

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There's tons out there. Wiki is a great place to start. Also AF.mil.

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > ttyymmnn 09/14/2016 at 20:25

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I can’t photoshop, but I want to thank you for your posts, I really look forward to them. They’re all really well done and super informative. If you compiled them, you could even do some kind of book/calendar thing. Either way, you rock!

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > ttyymmnn 09/15/2016 at 10:49

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ttyymmnn > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 09/15/2016 at 11:49

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Apparently, Wonder Woman flew a Bell P-59. Albeit an invisible one.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > ttyymmnn 09/15/2016 at 11:52

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I wasn't looking at the aeroplane...

ttyymmnn > Nibby 09/15/2016 at 12:16

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Roundbadge > Nibby 09/15/2016 at 14:21

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This is quality shitposting.

Jcarr > ttyymmnn 09/15/2016 at 15:04

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Here’s my humble submission. I actually just took a Photoshop course for work (Lynda.com FTW) so I thought I’d try this if for nothing else than to see what I can do. I have no illusions as to my artistic ability, so feel free to tell me that it sucks!

EDIT: All photos are from the Wiki pages for each aircraft ( Jenny , P-51 , F-105 , F-16 ).

ttyymmnn > Jcarr 09/15/2016 at 15:24

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I like it! That’s exactly the sort of thing I was looking for. I like the artistic approach.

ttyymmnn > Jcarr 09/15/2016 at 16:25

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I don’t know if you can see the draft, but here’s how it looks.

http://oppositelock.kinja.com/preview/this-d…

Jcarr > ttyymmnn 09/15/2016 at 16:27

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Sweet! Seriously, though, if someone else comes up with something better, my feelings will absolutely not be hurt.

ttyymmnn > Jcarr 09/15/2016 at 16:35

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Well, I’ve only had two offerings, and I liked this one better. This will go live on 9/20. As you can see, I’m not done with it yet! Thanks again.

Jcarr > ttyymmnn 09/15/2016 at 16:37

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No problem, happy to help and it was good practice for me.

ttyymmnn > Jcarr 09/15/2016 at 16:38

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I also like how the prop on the Jenny blends in with the prop on the Mustang. And I like the choice of the Thud. It’s one of my favorites.

Jcarr > ttyymmnn 09/15/2016 at 16:43

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Yeah, the prop thing was a happy coincidence.

ttyymmnn > Jcarr 09/15/2016 at 16:58

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The best kind.

ttyymmnn > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors 09/16/2016 at 10:59

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Thanks for the kind words. It takes a lot more time to put these posts together than I should be spending on them, but it’s turned into a great hobby and a great way to combine my interests of aviation and history. I have kept all of the posts saved off of kinja, and I’m still trying to decide what to do with them. At the very least, I should make my own website, but I have no experience with that, and have no idea how I want to make it look. I also don’t have the time to fiddle with it! But I’ll get there someday. Thanks again, and thanks for reading.