Torn Paper Edges

JR, from the U.S., using Mac OSX, Photoshop c/s writes:

> I don't know how to get the ripped/torn
> edges look on a photos

Several different Photoshop tricks can do the job, but
here are the easiest....

Torn Edges

1. Use the lasso tool to draw a jagged line on the object where you want the torn edges.

Complete the circle by continuing outside of the object until you join with the beginning and the area is selected.

Hit Delete.

2. With your mouse inside the selected area, drag and move it up slightly
to select the area you want to look torn.

3. Choose Filter> Select> Torn Edges

Adjust the three options until you like the effect and hit Okay.

4. Sometimes Photoshop is stubborn and that won't work. Another good option is Filter> Noise> Add Noise. Adjust the level and hit Okay. This option is better on certain colors and textures.

5. If the Torn Edges is unavailable (grayed out), then check your color mode. It won't work in CMYK mode, so just change to RGB under Image> Mode> RGB Color.

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Torn Paper

-- an excellent Photoshop Tutorial at My Janee site...

Notice Janee's site's main interface -- the torn paper look. In this tutorial, you will not only learn how to make this effect, but you will also get some practice with these:
* Making a texture * Using a Layer Mask * Making a Shadow

This tutorial was written with screenshots from Photoshop 7 or with Elements 2. This entire tutorial can be done with either program. It also will work just fine with PS 5 or PS 6.

Torn Paper Tutorial

Comments

[Photoshop Tutorial]

I like using Photoshop brushes for this effect.

[web designer]

You should have mentionned about the correct background color and luminance. Myjanee link, on the other hand, is one of the finest tutorials around

best regards;

[Megan]

Hey,
I feel I have the simplist "?".... I just need to know how to select a paper type when in photoshop using a mac... WHERE can I select my paper type.

I am using photoshopcs2...can you help

[Shameer]

nice tutorial ... have tried it and its good. oh and ella he is using CS it might be in select (am not sure) either way the outcome was awsome thank you.

Shameer

[Erik]

When I needed to get torn paper edges QUICKLY for an in-house web project I found a highly effective and extremely fast way to get them. I tore a piece of colored paper, and scanned it. Then I just changed to color of the paper to match my needs. The advantage to this method is that it's extremely easy to use, and amazingly realistic (as it is real paper).

[Ella Visani]

Just to comment on the Torn Edge tutorial, the Filter 'Torn Edge' is in the Sketch group. There is no group called 'Select' from the Filters meno option. I think this may have been a typing error.
Thanks
Ella