Saw this on this forum once.

[serissolutions]

I thought I would try it.

http://www.serissolutions.com/photos/images/Manipulated/Clones.jpg

[roanjohn]

WOW!!!! I like it!!!

Ro1

[berrylish]

hehe nice. i think its the new think now. i also did this a while back. :D i like your kitchen btw
http://www.berrylish.com/forum/michellegirls.jpg

[Dante King]

Man those are really great I got to try this..SOON!

[CyberDyneSystems]

Clones! :shock:

Very cool. :)

[scraggles]

I've seen this a few times. Looks great every time. Excellent work guys!

[Fer]

COOL!!!!!!!!!!! I like your kitchen too!
This is fun, I'll have to try this as well :D

[MAD DOG]

Can you explain the technique involved. I'm quite new to photography, and that looks quite impressive.

[scraggles]

Well, if I was to do it, I'd set my camera up on a tripod, set the timer(or have a remote) and take numerous pictures with me standing in different places at the exact same angle. THen you can easily use the clone tool in photoshop to put the pictures together.

[Ballen Photo]

These are pretty COOL! I know how to do multiple exposures on a single frame of film, but like I said, that was film.
Anybody care to share how this is done digitally, or have any good links to a tutorial on this? Thanks. :D
-Bruce

[Red]

I have a question....why doesn't this technique have a name yet? I love it, must try it soon, and think it's common enough that it should have a name.

Where's our resident wonder with words? BLOO DOG!

[scraggles]

I think the technique is just called 'cloning' thats all it is. It's extremely simple. I'll toss one together a little bit later if I get the chance.

[Jemmind]

I like your "creation" very much, serissolutions. Expecially because of the two at the table and the two standing at the counter who look like they are talking or interacting with each other. That adds an element that many of these clonings don't have.
Julie

[Bruce Hamilton]

First someone clones a sheep, now everyone is cloning themselves. :lol:

[scraggles]

Heres a 30second tossup. It's as easy as pie. Stupid Canon A80 can't take pics in bad lighting for the life of me.

[soccerbyron]

Reminds me of Michael Keaton in "Multiplicity." I love these, I'm going to have to do one too.

[I Simonius]

I thought I would try it.


Well it might be simple but I bet it would take me an age to do! (hours of retouching in PSHP)
What's the quick way?

[DwightMcCann]

A wonderfully clever idea! So, do you select/cut/paste or use a 'clone' tool or what? Do you use manual exposure to ensure they are the same? Light the subjects differently in each frame? C'mon, give us the details? :-)

[BlueTit]

Cool idea, I have to try this, interested in any more details. I am not familar with "Clone" other than sheep.

[scraggles]

For mine, just to throw it together quick, I used full auto. The simple way to do it?

1) Take 2 or more pictures with you whereever you want you to be. If you do not have a tripod, place the camera somewhere that it WILL NOT move. If the camera moves between pictures, you won't be able to get the effect without messing something up.

2) Open one of the pictures in photoshop. You are going to use this as your new 'cloned' picture.

3) Open a 2nd picture while the first is still open.

4) Select the Healing brush tool (the cute little band-aid thingie) and on the menubar where it says 'Normal' select 'Replace' from the drop down menu.

5) On the 2nd picture you opened, hold 'Alt'. You will notice the brush turn into a crosshair. Click somewhere in the picture that will remain stationary. For example, in my picture, I used the door hinge that is right above my head on the right. Let go of 'alt'

6) Now move back to the first picture. Click the exact same spot (for me, the hinge), and start painting your new you into the picture. Sometimes lighting might be an issue, that is just something you have to either learn to work with in photoshop, or before you take the picture, plan the lighting.

Feel free to IM me if you have any questions. AIM/YAHOO SyntheticOcean

[Michaelmjc]

haha thats awesome, looks so cool.

[serissolutions]

For mine, just to throw it together quick, I used full auto. The simple way to do it?

1) Take 2 or more pictures with you whereever you want you to be. If you do not have a tripod, place the camera somewhere that it WILL NOT move. If the camera moves between pictures, you won't be able to get the effect without messing something up.

2) Open one of the pictures in photoshop. You are going to use this as your new 'cloned' picture.

3) Open a 2nd picture while the first is still open.

4) Select the Healing brush tool (the cute little band-aid thingie) and on the menubar where it says 'Normal' select 'Replace' from the drop down menu.

5) On the 2nd picture you opened, hold 'Alt'. You will notice the brush turn into a crosshair. Click somewhere in the picture that will remain stationary. For example, in my picture, I used the door hinge that is right above my head on the right. Let go of 'alt'

6) Now move back to the first picture. Click the exact same spot (for me, the hinge), and start painting your new you into the picture. Sometimes lighting might be an issue, that is just something you have to either learn to work with in photoshop, or before you take the picture, plan the lighting.

Feel free to IM me if you have any questions. AIM/YAHOO SyntheticOcean

No man thats the hard way.

I take as many pics as I can, yes with tripod so the camera doesnt move.

The in one photoshop file I put all the images in its individual layers.
Then I simply use the eraser tool and erase around all the areas on each layer that I want my self to show through.

very very easy.

[exposingmyself]

hey, i remember that other cloning guy. he was missing an arm.

now you gotta work on cloning yourself a canon ;) .

GREAT WORK!!!

[scraggles]

No man thats the hard way.

I take as many pics as I can, yes with tripod so the camera doesnt move.

The in one photoshop file I put all the images in its individual layers.
Then I simply use the eraser tool and erase around all the areas on each layer that I want my self to show through.

very very easy.

That works too. Just trying to familiarize people with the cloning tool. It's extremely useful.

[eosster]

Unique.

[henleg]

That's amazing!!!


Identical twins are common, but identical sextuplets AND quadruplets!?:rolleyes:

Fantastic!!:lol:

Seriously, though, they are very well done... Compliments to the chef!

Henny.

[MAD DOG]

I MUST have a go at this in the next day or two. Some of the images here are really cool.:cool:
I could of course make it much easier for myself as I'm an identical twin :p

[learjet035]

hehe nice. i think its the new think now. i also did this a while back. :D i like your kitchen btw
http://www.berrylish.com/forum/michellegirls.jpg
hey Berrylish, what kind of exposure did you do for this, I like the way it came out. Do you have the meta around, I would love to see it. I'm trying to get some indoor shots like this but having a bit of trouble. I may need a tripod. Thanks!

[exposingmyself]

berrylish
FAB lighting on yours!

[mbze430]

Try this using FILM.

[dorkn]

I think it would be cool to change your clothing for each shot so It looks like a bunch of different people. But in reality it is still you. Hmm may have to try this.

[berrylish]

hey Berrylish, what kind of exposure did you do for this, I like the way it came out. Do you have the meta around, I would love to see it. I'm trying to get some indoor shots like this but having a bit of trouble. I may need a tripod. Thanks!

uh...i dont know....i used a point and shoot camera hehehe :o. And whats a meta? I'm a super newb. Still waiting for my first ever slr camera to come :D .

[scraggles]

Wow. I used a P&S too... Guess I should have taken more than 1 minute to snap off the 2 shots. Probably would have come out better.

[exposingmyself]

Try this using FILM.

ha!

mbze430: they'll only scan it later anyways.:|

[Raj]

Great work !
I have been seeing these for quite a while & want to try myself soon !

[BottomBracket]

I love these fun shots. Berrylish, it's hard to believe you're a newb! great work.

[monkey_wrench]

alittle crude but took 5 mins

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/tatton/memememe.jpg

[scraggles]

Feet off the furniture young man!

Looks good, the shoulder on you laying on the floor is a tiny bit messed up though.

[Jemmind]

here's my quick and I mean quick attempt, using Elements. Is there a way to do it all at the same time? because I had to do it layer at a time. plus i saved it wrong and it looks like crap, please forgive that.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y146/jemmind/experimental-007.gif

Julie

[Claire]

I've seen this quite a few times, but I still love it. :) Gotta try it some time.

[DxHatchback]

did this saturday afternoon, saw this thread, and figured id post it up

http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/a/m/amr5015/revels1.jpg

[mbze430]

true...I should have specify using FILM with a single frame.

[MAD DOG]

Said I'd have a go. So here it is.
Not brilliant, as it was my first go and I'm not computer literate.
I also have no experience with photoshop.
It was a rush job (5 minutes only), so attention to exposure etc. was not of great importance to me. :o
I'm now going to experiment with the technique so that I can produce something a bit more special.

Thanks to everyone for the know how. :D

[scraggles]

Here's a little challange. I'm curious if anyone here can pull it off.

Try making yourself actually interact with yourself. For example: You hugging you, or shaking hands with yourself

I'll be extremely impressed if someone pulls it off.

[big_ipaq]

Much easier is to use history tool. Just open one image, the paste the second one over the first one as a new Layer. Then just use the history tool brush to reveal the layer underneath...

[jimmyb_2]

change your shirts, twins,triplets,etc, don't wear the same shirts. all of these, to lazy to change dang shirts.

[scraggles]

Much easier is to use history tool. Just open one image, the paste the second one over the first one as a new Layer. Then just use the history tool brush to reveal the layer underneath...

Or the eraser.

I mentioned the healing brush tool because it is more advanced, but once you get to using it, you'll fall in love with it.

[serissolutions]

Here's a little challange. I'm curious if anyone here can pull it off.

Try making yourself actually interact with yourself. For example: You hugging you, or shaking hands with yourself

I'll be extremely impressed if someone pulls it off.

I can do that! I will take that challenge!

[scraggles]

Good luck! I can't wait to see how you do. I'm pondering how you'll go about doing it. Maybe I'll make an attempt.

[DxHatchback]

Here's a little challange. I'm curious if anyone here can pull it off.

Try making yourself actually interact with yourself. For example: You hugging you, or shaking hands with yourself

I'll be extremely impressed if someone pulls it off.

seems really hard

ive never tried it, but from working with photoshop layers and erasers, it seems hard

[scraggles]

Yeah. I just gave it a quick shot. Came out bad. I don't have my graphics tab hooked up right now so my photoshop skills are in the gutter. However, taking the two pictures was the hard part. Lining everything up perfectly seems virtually impossble.

[exposingmyself]

mad dog: that's a really good try but the effect is not the same. you can buy a dozen of those adorable fuzzy bears but try calling up a dozen or yourself for a photoshoot..... ;)

[MAD DOG]

That's very true, but would you really want my uggly mug plastered onto the thread???........I THINK NOT. ;)

[Michaelmjc]

Heres my attempt at it.

[scraggles]

Mike, you pimp. Very nice.

[exposingmyself]

mad dog: have you seen my avatar?

<--- that's ugly!

but we love lucy soooooooooooooooooo much!

:)

[exposingmyself]

Mike: how about you holding a pic of you holding a pic of you hold a pic and so on and son on
:D

[Michaelmjc]

I tried that, but didn't look as good... I could only get about 3 of me in befoe you couldn't see what was in the picture frame.

[exposingmyself]

michaelmjc: hmmm, you're right, i didn't think of it that way. i'm thinking of the mirrored effect but i guess it's easier with actual mirror and not ps.

great try on your cloning though. :)

[learjet035]

Bored in my hotel, gave it a go. I love the idea! Cool stuff, I love this place.

[MAD DOG]

FAO Exposingmyself.

My wife loves dogs, and used to work them for a living.

I daren't ask here which is the better looking, your dog or me.

I think I now what she might say.

[D4VE]

These cloning pics are cool.
I mean't to do one when the first one was posted up ages ago, but now I definately will :)

[smudge]

No man thats the hard way.

I take as many pics as I can, yes with tripod so the camera doesnt move.

The in one photoshop file I put all the images in its individual layers.
Then I simply use the eraser tool and erase around all the areas on each layer that I want my self to show through.

very very easy.


Sorry I'm a bit slow at PS. How do you make different images, layers in the same file?

[Michaelmjc]

Just drag the pictures on top of eachother, then start erasing.

[exposingmyself]

learjet: that's too funny. :D

[Matt_hil]

I will try this tonight, I have done this few times before but I cant find them!! I will have a go at interacting with myself It shouldn't be that hard I dont think... (crossing fingures) :confused:

[Feihung08]

Bored in my hotel, gave it a go. I love the idea! Cool stuff, I love this place.
Nice Job! I found it to be a "Where's Waldo" game looking for your "remote" in each of your clones!! Just use your self timer next time. After my first two pics with my remote in them a year ago......I've never used it since!

[learjet035]

yeah, good advice. I was running outof hiding spots for the remote.

[learjet035]

These are fun. And we had some downtime.

[roanjohn]

.........have I missed the boat here..........??

I gotta try this..............:-)

Ro1

[Matt_hil]

here's a fast one I did!! :D its a bit patching in some areas....I will sit down and do a good one when I have got time ;)


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v216/SSurge/ongoing.jpg

[Rob612]

Try this using FILM.

Not for a beginner, but it can be done without too much effort. Obviously PS is another world :D

[berrylish]

here's a fast one I did!! :D its a bit patching in some areas....I will sit down and do a good one when I have got time ;)


nice! i tried hugging myself once....but it didnt turn out the way i wanted.

[Sikario]

I've done this many times before, they're always interesting to look at and really fun to set up.

I'd love to say the photo below was a trick shot, but there are actually 8 copies of me in real life. No really. :D
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/n.e.bullock/Web%20upload/Duplication%203.jpg

[Michaelmjc]

Wow that is a ton of clones!

Theres a lot of really good ones on here, nice job.

[I Simonius]

Wow that is a ton of clones!

Theres a lot of really good ones on here, nice job.

presumably this is done by extracting (wand tool?) the person from the same shot taken many times?

I know it's obvious to those that know but please explain it?

[symes]

Seris,

Can you explain your method...step by painful step?

Cheers

[learjet035]

There a ton of ways to do this in PS. I personally open all the images. Select one image to be the "main" image. Then I create a new layer and use the clone tool to bring the clone over. The new layer allows me to trim off excess stuff around the clone or adjust the brightness or whatever. Repeat with a new layer each time. If you don't use PS often it may be a pain @ first, but after a couple tries it's easy, so get to it. =)

[learjet035]

PS, it helps if you use full manual on your camera, that way all the shots expose the same. ='s less work!

[serissolutions]

Seris,

Can you explain your method...step by painful step?

Cheers

No problem.
I dont understand why everyone is explaining it the hard way. The clone tool is for experienced PSers. Just use the eraser tool and it is simple to do and understand.

1) set up a camera on the tripod, take pics of yuorself in different positions, dont move the camera
2) load each image into one PS file on its own individual layer
3) On each layer erase the part that will expose the layer benieth it, thus exposing your clone.

So simple.

Let me know if my explaination sux and I will post screen shots.

Its a little more complex when your clones overlap each other.

PS: Dont confuse the term "clones" with the "cloning tool" in PS. YOu dont need the cloning tool, its just another way of doing it.

[learjet035]

The "hard way" would be- use the pen too to nicely extract each clone, then import. Would look the best though.

[I Simonius]

No problem.
I dont understand why everyone is explaining it the hard way. The clone tool is for experienced PSers. Just use the eraser tool and it is simple to do and understand.

1) set up a camera on the tripod, take pics of yuorself in different positions, dont move the camera
2) load each image into one PS file on its own individual layer
3) On each layer erase the part that will expose the layer benieth it, thus exposing your clone.

So simple.

Let me know if my explaination sux and I will post screen shots.

Its a little more complex when your clones overlap each other.

PS: Dont confuse the term "clones" with the "cloning tool" in PS. YOu dont need the cloning tool, its just another way of doing it.

Thanks, but for complete newbies to PS how do you 'load' each image into ONE PS file?

[ProAc_Fan]

The "hard way" would be- use the pen too to nicely extract each clone, then import. Would look the best though.

That would definitely be the hardest method but what makes you think it would look the best? I prefer the healing brush method myself. Very quick and painless.

[jarod]

Thanks, but for complete newbies to PS how do you 'load' each image into ONE PS file?

Copy and paste the content as new layer into your master (final composite) image.

[serissolutions]

That would definitely be the hardest method but what makes you think it would look the best? I prefer the healing brush method myself. Very quick and painless.

Agreed, nothing about that method is better. Its more time consuming and to no advantage.

[EDITED LATER]
I am agreeing with the healing brush method and commenting that the clone tool method is not better and is more time consuming.

[serissolutions]

Thanks, but for complete newbies to PS how do you 'load' each image into ONE PS file?

OMG I typed all the steps in this reply and my browser failed. I had to type it all over again. I hope you appreciate all the effort!!!

IN WINDOWS (I DONT KNOW MAC)
1) Open image 1
2) press CTRL-A to select the entire image
3) press CTRL-C to copy the image
4) menu "file/new", then press ok
(The size of the new PS file will be automatically correct based on what is in your clipboard)
5) press CTRL-V to paste the image

Do steps 1,2,3 and 5 for all the other images (do not do step 4 again) and paste them all into the new PS file you created

Now erase the parts of each layer to reveal the layer under it and you can develop a "clone image"

Let me know if you have questions.

[Fer]

This post is popular!!!!! I liked all the images you all posted! I have to try this!

[scraggles]

Agreed, nothing about that method is better. Its more time consuming and to no advantage.

There are many advantages to using the healing brush. Just not for this specific project.

[Sikario]

I personally like to use layermasks, instead of erasing. This way I can quickly reverse any changes and also preview exactly where each clone will be right from the start.

[serissolutions]

There are many advantages to using the healing brush. Just not for this specific project.

Scraggles, read the original post again. I am agreeing with the healing brush comment. I am disagreeing with the CLone tool comment.

[serissolutions]

I personally like to use layermasks, instead of erasing. This way I can quickly reverse any changes and also preview exactly where each clone will be right from the start.

Yes thats true. But I think its for more advanced users.
The erase method is easy for new PS users. Thats why I posted it as the easiest way. Newbies can understand an eraser but not necessarily a layer mask.

[Bruce Hamilton]

I was running outof hiding spots for the remote.

Just palm it in an empty hand... Shouldn't have to point it at camera.

[Keiffer]

I personally like to use layermasks, instead of erasing. This way I can quickly reverse any changes and also preview exactly where each clone will be right from the start.
Think you can explain this or is it way to complicated to explain it here? I'm really lost when it comes to layers, I understand the concept I just can't grasp how to do it.

[exposingmyself]

Proacfan: I love your rendition. It reminds me of sunday comics Family Circus. :D

[txdude35]

Here's my try: playing Halo with the only person I can beat.

[watermarkphotography]

How about this one. Its not me though. Same concept.



http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/watermarkphotography/Extremephotography-2Small.jpg

[mrclark321]

Great shot...I really like this...got to love those canon lenses!!!!How about this one. Its not me though. Same concept.



http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y156/watermarkphotography/Extremephotography-2Small.jpg

[JSolie]

Here's a couple I did a while back of my sons...just playing around

http://members.ispwest.com/jsolie/pics2share/matts.jpg

and...

http://members.ispwest.com/jsolie/pics2share/dans.jpg

Good fun doing these, and pretty easy, too with layers & masking :)

-- John

[scraggles]

Is that your son, or yoU? I'm impressed if you're only like 10 and pulling off stuff like that.

[JSolie]

Is that your son, or yoU? I'm impressed if you're only like 10 and pulling off stuff like that.

LOL! :lol: Why, thank you. They say the camera adds years and weight, but since I can never seem to get things right, it always works in reverse for me :rolleyes:

I revised the message to indicate that, yes, those would be my sons.

-- John

[I Simonius]

Copy and paste the content as new layer into your master (final composite) image.

DOH! I always expect it to be complicated!

[I Simonius]

OMG I typed all the steps in this reply and my browser failed. I had to type it all over again. I hope you appreciate all the effort!!!

IN WINDOWS (I DONT KNOW MAC)
1) Open image 1
2) press CTRL-A to select the entire image
3) press CTRL-C to copy the image
4) menu "file/new", then press ok
(The size of the new PS file will be automatically correct based on what is in your clipboard)
5) press CTRL-V to paste the image

Do steps 1,2,3 and 5 for all the other images (do not do step 4 again) and paste them all into the new PS file you created

Now erase the parts of each layer to reveal the layer under it and you can develop a "clone image"

Let me know if you have questions.

AHA! thanks - yes I do appreciate all your effort!

[I Simonius]

Think you can explain this or is it way to complicated to explain it here? I'm really lost when it comes to layers, I understand the concept I just can't grasp how to do it.

I'd love to understand how to do it with layer masks too, (whatever they are) because I really want to get the hang of this malarky.

I would really be grateful if each method can be explained
I'm a fairly quick learner once things are explained

It would be great for this thread to produce a list of the possibe and *best* ways to do exactly this trick

[I Simonius]

Great shot...I really like this...got to love those canon lenses!!!!


EH? I thought that was the shot that started all this off :confused: :confused:

[busterboy]

Great thread..:D Thanks for sharing everyone..;)

[PaCiFiSt]

I've done this many times before, they're always interesting to look at and really fun to set up.

I'd love to say the photo below was a trick shot, but there are actually 8 copies of me in real life. No really. :D
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/n.e.bullock/Web%20upload/Duplication%203.jpg

Oh so you only cloned yourself once? I count 8 people and one clone:D:D

[exposingmyself]

sikario: yours would work better for me if you were watching yankees home game ;)

[Sikario]

I would have, if I even knew the rules of Baseball, or if I liked it. Football (soccer) is where it's at.

The hat is just to hide my hair. :D

[exposingmyself]

don't worry, i still need to ask hubby and 11 yr old son what's going on when i watch a baseball game ;)