Turning photos into drawings - Dallas Cowboys Forum

Juke99 · 02-27-2005

Earlier today I was asked how I make photos look like drawings.

Actually, the reason I did this on a few graphics is because the quality of the original image wasn't great....so I figured I'd "hide" the imperfections by filtering the photo..

I also use this filtering technique if I want to make something look more "historical"

So, we start with this one (which actually happens to be a good photo)

Next, I applied some brush strokes to it

The result I got is a bit too "harsh" to my eyes...So I added a "colored pencil" filter to soften the image a bit...

And I got this:

The result is too heavy...so I faded the effect by selecting " fade colored pencil" from the drop down...keep in mind, any alteration that you make on a picture can be faded...so lets say for instance you "sharpen" an image...if you go to "edit" just like in the above example, you would see "fade sharpen"..once you select this, a box will appear with a slider on it...simply move the slider until you like the effect.

Finally, I went to the "blur" filter and blurred the image slightly, just to soften it again...

Again, this is a simplified example...but it's a pretty effective method

This pic, btw, was the same one I used for this wallpaper...again, by messing with the filters, the picture looks more "historic" and fits the stone back ground better..

jacs · 02-28-2005

you should make a sub forum for tutorials.

Juke99 · 02-28-2005

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Originally Posted by jacs

you should make a sub forum for tutorials.

Working on it..

Mr. Fantasy · 02-28-2005

I agree, that would be awesome...

Juke99 · 02-28-2005

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Originally Posted by WOOHITZ

I agree, that would be awesome...

It's a huge goal of mine...

We have some pretty awesome stuff coming...just stay tuned.

**trickblue** · 02-28-2005

I would also reccommend a plugin available for Photoshop/Paint Shop Pro called "Buzz":

There are also some good scripts you can run in Paint Shop Pro:

Tio · 03-01-2005

Ya know in Paintshop pro, all you have to do is a simple blur and sharpen...

Juke99 · 03-01-2005

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Originally Posted by Tio

Ya know in Paintshop pro, all you have to do is a simple blur and sharpen...

That's cool....

I'm not favoring one over another...

If you have any other tips, etc you could share about Paintshop Pro or any other programs, that would be great.

Thanks..

**trickblue** · 03-01-2005

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Originally Posted by Juke99

That's cool....

I'm not favoring one over another...

If you have any other tips, etc you could share about Paintshop Pro or any other programs, that would be great.

Thanks..

true that... tips aqre always welcome from ANYONE...

Let me also mention to you PSP users that the same plugins that work in Photoshop also work in Paint Shop Pro...

jacs · 03-01-2005

does someone nkows h ow to use flash?

man that program is a

**trickblue** · 03-01-2005

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Originally Posted by jacs

does someone nkows h ow to use flash?

man that program is a

There is a VERY high learning curve to Flash... I have done a few modules... and it is pretty cool... but you must invest a lot of time in learning it...

One day I will learn it extensively and maybe do some bang-type stuff...

jacs · 03-01-2005

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Originally Posted by trickblue

There is a VERY high learning curve to Flash... I have done a few modules... and it is pretty cool... but you must invest a lot of time in learning it...

One day I will learn it extensively and maybe do some bang-type stuff...

i downloaded some video training stuff but it's stil an fing

**trickblue** · 03-01-2005

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Originally Posted by jacs

i downloaded some video training stuff but it's stil an fing

Yes it is... I tend to think those that have a video editing background would tend to pick up on it a bit faster...

I go way back with Macromedia products... they are not for the weak of heart and are more geared towards the professional...

They make excellent products with a high learning curve...

jacs · 03-01-2005

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Originally Posted by trickblue

Yes it is... I tend to think those that have a video editing background would tend to pick up on it a bit faster...

I go way back with Macromedia products... they are not for the weak of heart and are more geared towards the professional...

They make excellent products with a high learning curve...

yup, allthough i am getting better with dreamweaver but i dont have enough time to try and learn like 3 or 4 programs at once

Juke99 · 03-01-2005

Ditto flash...

And in the meantime, along with Photoshop, I am in the process of self teaching on the piano...

Figure I mastered the guitar that way...and I'm self taught about women...so if I learn the piano, I'm knowledgeable about two of three...that ain't bad.