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How to remove a tatoo using photoshop??

 
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Oct 25, 2006 15:07 |  #1

Not sure if this belongs here (I apologize in advance)

I am editing a large batch a pics of a model, and she has several large tatoos that she wants removed.

I've tried heal. I've tried clone. I've tried blur. They are rather large and I just can't get her skin shades and tones to match up.

Does anyone know of a tutorial or an easier way to do it?

Thank you so much!

Here are some examples of a few of her tattoos.

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Oct 25, 2006 15:15 |  #2

I would use the stamp tool, but very carefully. Can't do the lasso, too much contrast. Read the manual under stamp tool.


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Oct 25, 2006 15:21 as a reply to  @ SuzyView's post |  #3

Thank you. I don't get why this chick is paying so much to have her tattoos removed. She has 8 tattoos and she is paying per pic for a 150 picture photoshoot to have them all taken off. Wouldn't laser surgery be cheaper?




  
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Oct 25, 2006 19:35 |  #4

I personally would like an update if you find a way to do this as I think we will be getting more such request as these ladies get older.


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Jun 08, 2007 00:05 |  #5

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I use the clone tool a LOT !!! The key is to vary the strength of the tool. I start with a low opacity to get the darkness of the tatoo out, then increase the strength to get the texture of the skin back in. The light is shining down vertically so sample from top to bottom to keep the color even. I just did a quickie on this photo in less than a minute to show you, so it is not that great but you can get the idea. The clone tool is my most powerful tool, but again the key is not to try and use it at full strength. Start at about 25% and work your way up to 60-70% for the final texture of the skin. Let me know if you need any additional information

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Jun 08, 2007 00:16 |  #6

This is how I get rid of acne on my seniors.
The healing tool (J) is awesome. No need to worry as much about shading, it takes care of it for you. You simply sample a clear section of the skin that you want to use, then paint over the tattoo, much like the cloning tool.
Imagine using the cloning tool, but when you release the mouse button, it reshades everything based on what surrounds it.
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Jun 08, 2007 00:44 |  #7

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