Photoshop Filter Forge

In this Adobe video tutorial we show you how to convert photo into watercolour picture by using Photoshop Filter Forge.

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At the outset of this lesson you will need

Photoshop Filter Forge,

which can be downloaded as a demo version. In this video lesson we don’t give you a detailed instruction about

Photoshop Filter Forge,

we’re concentrating on explaining the procedure on to convert a photo to watercolour picture. Photoshop tutorial is really simple and we definitely recommend it for beginners as well.

We will gradually apply different types of

Filter Forge Photoshop

On our selected photo. You can download filters from the filters library directly from the application at top right corner. Each type of filter has its settings with which you can experiment and create different variants.

Still, we would like to draw attention to Paint Watercolour filter. When you use this application white lines might appear on your picture. To remove these lines go into Settings menu and click on Distortion slider to zero. The transitions between colours will be smooth.

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At the very end of this Adobe video lesson we have enclosed photos that have been converted to watercolour pictures by using Photoshop Filter Forge.

Photoshop tutorial – How to convert photo into colored ink

In today’s Adobe video Photoshop tutorial we show you instruction on
how to convert photo into colored ink.

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In this

Photoshop tutorial

You can choose photo that you want. At the beginning we will transfer
layer to a smart object and then we duplicate it. For this layer we
apply several Photoshop filters. We start with filter Blur – Gaussian
Blur with small set blur value – about 1 px. Right then we will use
next blur filter, this time Smart Blur to smooth the image. Continuing
further with this

Photoshop tutorial

we apply filter Other – High pass a value of about 2.0. And again
we’ll use Photoshop filter, this time Sketch – Note paper. The last
filter which we’ll use will be again Blur – Gaussian Blur with the same
value as at the beginning of this lesson. We change blending mode to
Multiply and we continue with further adjustments as you can see in
this Adobe video

Photoshop tutorial.

The tutorial is elaborated in great detail and each step is explained
so it can be tried by beginners as well. At the end of this instruction
when you set up color saturation choose what suits you but it is
better to setup less contrasting colors.

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At the very end of this Adobe video Photoshop tutorial – How to convert
photo into colored ink we attached a picture that has been modified by
this lesson. Be sure to see today’s tutorial a try it out.

Photoshop tutorial – Drawing imitation

In this Adobe video Photoshop tutorial we return to theme of sketches, painting and drawing and we will show you a way to creating drawing imitation.

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For this

Photoshop tutorial

- Drawing imitation, we did not choose good enough picture of car. But the final effect doesn’t loose its quality. We create a background layer under the image and we apply a Photoshop filter – Texturizer. This step is not a condition, the layer can be modified to retain only the color. As you can see in this

Photoshop tutorial

- Drawing imitation, we duplicate layer with image three times. On the initial / basic / layer of our image we aply Photoshop filter – Smart blur where the parameters, and this is very important, will be selected to Edge only. With this filter we have created the basis of this

Photoshop tutorial

- Drawing imitation.Adjust Each additional layer and change blending mode between each layer. When setting the blending mode you can experiment and try another. If the effect is too sharp, we reduce layer opacity as needed. At the very end, we used the Photoshop filter – Lighting effect where we set style called Crossing down. Again, we want to remind you that you can use custom setting. Even today’s lesson is detailed and each step is explained.

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At the end of this Adobe video Photoshop tutorial we enclosed a picture that was adjusted on the basis of this lesson – Drawing imitation.

Photoshop tutorial – Add 3D perspective into the picture

In this Adobe video Photoshop tutorial, we would like to show you a
simple tip how to add 3D perspective into the picture.

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We will show this tip to you on a picture that we have created in the
last

Photoshop tutorial

Called – Convert photo to illustration. A simple way in Photoshop is
that we add 3D perspective into image which means that the image will
be plastic and realistic. This technique is probably best suited for
images that have been converted to oil painting. With using this effect
by this

Photoshop tutorial

Image looks like it is coated with oil paint layers.
We start with opening an image and duplicate it. We will use Photoshop
filter Stylize – Emboss. In the dialog box, set the parameters. You
can, of course, change the value of parameters depending on your image.
Finally, you only need to change the blend mode to Vivid lights and the
effect is done.

Photoshop tutorial

- Add 3D perspective into the picture is really very simple and fast
and we definitely recommend it for beginners as well. Video lesson is
treated in great detail.

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In conclusion, we have enclosed a picture that we have adjusted
according to this Adobe video Photoshop tutorial – Add 3D perspective
into the picture. Be sure to see this video and learn this simple
Photoshop tutorial.

Photoshop tutorial – Convert photo into illustration

In today’s Adobe video Photoshop tutorial we will show you a possible way of how to convert photo into illustration.

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Converting photo into illustration

is a popular Photoshop tutorial and we’ve already brought a couple of them on our website before. Today, we offer another way of creating this interesting effect. First of all, we create a pattern from selected photo – it’s the most important part of this Photoshop Instruction -

Convert photo into illustration.

Then duplicate the layer and edit it by using Photoshop Filter – Stylize – Find Edges. This filter creates sort of an outline picture which we will paint later in the next part of Adobe Photoshop video lesson. The We create a new layer on which we will create a canvas by using filter Texture – Texturizer. On this canvas the resulting image will appear. At the very end of this Photoshop tutorial -

Convert photo into illustration

We will use Pattern Stamp tool. With this tool we can start painting our outline picture. You do not paint the full picture in detail but rather only a few moves so that the created effect is more attractive. Finally, we will use Photoshop Gradient tool on a new layer to highlight this effect. We have created illustration.

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Finally, we attach a photo that was modified by using this Photoshop instruction. Be sure to see today’s lesson titled – Convert photo into illustration.

Quick Photoshop tutorial – Pencil sketch

Today we will show you another quick Photoshop tutorial on how to create a pencil sketch.

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In this

Photoshop tutorial

You will learn how to quickly and easily convert photo to pencil sketch. It is one of the possible ways how to create this effect in Photoshop. Even on these pages you will find several ways to create a pencil sketch effect. In this

Photoshop tutorial

We offer you a tip on how to create this effect. We recommend this Photoshop lesson for its simplicity for beginners as well. Video is treated in great detail and each step is explained. As you can see in this

Photoshop tutorial

We will use new adjustment layer to transfer the image to black and white. Then we use Photoshop filter Stylize – Find Edges. Next, we fade filter in half and we change the blending mode to Pin Light. At the end of this Photoshop lesson we will use Rectangular Marquee tool to create a simple frame around the picture. Effect pencil sketch is done.

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As always, today we attach an image that was created with this quick Photoshop tutorial – Pencil sketch. So do not hesitate to come and try to create this effect.

Photoshop tutorial – Effect of 50’s

In the following photoshop tutorial we’ll show you how to create effect of 50’s from photography.

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Effect of 50’s

Is very nice retro effect which is very much used nowadays. In this effect you need to create something similar to drawn picture which is then further adjusted. As you’ll see in this adobe photoshop video tutorial

Effect of 50’s

We’ll be using filter Smart Blur which will change the whole picture and will add it illusion of painted picture. Next, we will use photoshop tool Smudge. With its help, we can start painting hair and lips, so that the illusion of drawn picture is the best it can be. However, it is very important to choose the right photograph in this

Effect of 50’s

You really need to search hard for it as not every photograph is suited for this. As you can further see in this adobe photoshop video tutorial - Effect of 50’s we will be continuing using filters and more specifically Blending mode between each layer. Layer with texture will be used to maximise our effect of printing posters in those times. Make sure you won’t miss this video photoshop tutorial – effect of 50’s and try this technique.

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At the end we bring you some posters that has been created with the help of this photoshop tutorial – effect of 50’s.

Photoshop tutorial – How to prepare a photo for vexel or vector.

The following photoshop tutorial will show you a simple but useful way on how to prepare a photograph for creating vexel effect or vector.

In this

Photoshop tutorial

We’ll make our work easier because we’ll use a photoshop filter – Topaz Vivacity and more closely – Topaz Vivacity Clean. If you don’t have this filter, you can download its demo version and then try this

Photoshop tutorial

Experiment in your settings because they can be different in your pictures. Final effect is in this case truly amazing and you can see this for yourself if you watch this video

Photoshop tutorial

After finishing working with Topaz Vivacity filter you can now choose – stay in photoshop and go on to create vexel effect from your picture or open up your picture in adobe illustrator and start creating vector from it. We’ve only touched on working with pen tool in photoshop because creating of vexel effect will be the theme of some other photoshop tutorial. In adobe illustrator we basically just showed you how to use Live Trace function and with its help to create vector from photograph. Of course, even here it is the best to take illustrator pen tool and start  creating vector. With this photoshop tutorial we wanted to show you that you don’t need to be afraid and make your work easier with the help of filtres. Make sure you watch this video.

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At the end we bring you a picture that has been created with the help of this photoshop tutorial – How to prepare a photograph for creating vexel effect or vector.

Photoshop tutorial – Threshold

Photoshop video tutorial which will show you how to use tool called Threshold.

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Threshold

in photoshop is a very good helper, for example if you create silhouette or stencil. We can get to function

Threshold

through Image – Adjustment – Threshold – with one dialogue window and slider for making black and white picture lighter or darker. With the help of

Threshold

function in photoshop we can’t always produce results that we would want. That is why we want to show you how to achieve those good results in this adobe photoshop video tutorial. We used photoshop tool Burn with which help you highlight details. Using small brush and short strokes is essential. Tablet is an advantage in this case. As you can see in the video, when applying function threshold, choose lighter tones and finish details with burn tool and you’re guaranteed to achieve great results. If you, by any chance, make mistake, use photoshop tool Dodge to repair it. Everything is shown in high detail in video.

 

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At the end some examples that were done with the help of this adobe photoshop video tutorial – Threshold.

Photoshop tutorial – Turn photo to charcoal drawing

In this adobe video photoshop tutorial we’ll show you  how to turn your photo to charcoal drawing.

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In photoshop there’s filter Sketch with wich help we can turn

Photo to charcoal drawing

Use of this filter Sketch is much simpler and faster, however, the end result isn’t always good. Today we’ll show you a guide how to transfer

Photo to charcoal drawing

Without the help of photoshop filter Sketch and you’ll see yourselves that the end result is amazing. Because we’re going to use short strokes of brush, it is best that you use tablet. Quite nice results can be achieved by using computer mouse, however, you’ll need more patience for that. As always everything is shown in high detail in photoshop video tutorial

Photo to charcoal drawing

We’d like to point out the use of your photoshop brush – when drawing details, use smaller size brushes and as we have already mentioned, use short strokes of your brush, so you can achieve the most realistic effect possible. This adobe photoshop video tutorial doesn’t just have to be guide on how to transfer photo to charcoal drawing, but also it could be a guide on how to transfer photo to a sketch – with pencil, charcoal,… Make sure you won’t miss this video tutorial.

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As always, we bring you some pictures that were created by this photoshop tutorial which carriers a heading – Turn photo to charcoal drawing