Snag-It is okay, but a bit too-bitmapped looking and inflexible for my tastes.
We developed a Photoshop action that loads a masking layer (anti-aliased tear) that you position over an image (scale as needed), hit enter and 2 new layers are created, you can use either one (or both by positioning the content) and that's it. We also created some variations that do tears of particular sections of a big screen (top left, top right, bottom left, bottom right) and a variation that works for menus, including multiple tears. And they all look smooth like torn paper, not jagged like a low-res GIF. So ... Photoshop and GIMP ... create an action or set of actions. That's the best, most flexible solution. If anyone really wants a copy, e-mail me. Please note that as they are PS Actions, they will come into your installation with all of the possible steps within the action enabled, and there are some steps that are not desirable depending on what you are doing. You will also need to modify the Open step to point to the correct PSD file for the mask. I am willing to share this content, but not help out with it. This is provided "as is". Will -----Original Message----- From: framers-boun...@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces at lists.frameusers.com] On Behalf Of Flato, Gillian Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 11:58 AM To: framers at lists.frameusers.com Subject: OFF-Topic: ripped paper image Does anyone know of a tool that allows you to erase part of a graphic where when you run the brush through the graphic, the remaining visible graphic looks like you ripped a piece of the graphic out of the middle? So I want a tool that leaves a jagged edge behind. Thank you, Gillian Flato Technical Writer (Software) nanometrics 1550 Buckeye Dr. Milpitas, CA. 95035 *408.545.6316 7 408.232.5911 * gflato at nanometrics.com <mailto:gflato at nanometrics.com> colo1-dmz-mx1.nanometrics.com made the following annotations --------------------------------------------------------------------- Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the company. Employees of Nanometrics, Inc. are expressly required not to make defamatory statements and not to infringe or authorize any infringement of copyright or any other legal right by email communications. Any such communication is contrary to company policy and outside the scope of the employment of the individual concerned. The company will not accept any liability in respect of such communication, and the employee responsible will be personally liable for any damages or other liability arising. --------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to Framers as wilg at gibbscam.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/wilg%40gibbscam.com Send administrative questions to listadmin at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.