Look what the new Preview can do!

[macfreek57]

I made this with the new Preview in about 35 minutes. I have very little prior Photoshop experience. I definitely couldn't figure out how to do this in Photoshop in 35 minutes. I know it's not that exciting of an image (sorry, I'm getting Mario Galaxy for Christmas), but I figured it is a pretty good testament to Leopard's improvements to the Preview app and the nonchalance with which they introduce powerful yet easy-to-use features.


http://www.geocities.com/macfreek57/AuroraGalaxy.jpg

[Oryan]

I love the picture! So what is new about Preview? Can you combine multiple pictures? (I haven't upgraded yet.)

[macfreek57]

Yeah, there are basic (but pretty well implemented) image extraction tools. The image of mario and the "Super Mario Galaxy" title were both in different images against relatively busy backgrounds. I used the new extraction tools to create new images with alpha layers. I then Copy and Pasted the two new images onto the Aurora image.
Oh, I guess this is not that impressive without mentioning that. Here are the source images:

Mario (http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/image/article/835/835802/mariogalaxy_guide_1195257071.jpg)
Title (http://images.nintendolife.com/articles/2007/07/11/e3_2007_super_mario_galaxy/attachment/0/large.jpg)

[johny5]

wow thats pretty cool, I never knew Preview was good for anything at all especially now we have quicklook!

[bluetooth]

pretty cool feature. I should look into upgrading a little sooner.