This grungy grainy style of image is often called the Xerox effect because of its similarity to old photocopied images. The image is given a high-contrast black-and-white appearance with shading generated by large grainy noise textures. Follow along with this tutorial to discover which combination of filters achieves the look and how you can customise […]
I have one week left in my Photoshop for Quilters online class. I thought I would share another PSE technique with you: The point of this lesson was to take an image and edit it so that you could print out a pattern to create an applique quilt. I chose a favorite image of my niece, Lilly: Original Image Image changed to black and white with levels adjustment Image deepened with Hue and Saturation adjustment Image has been posterized Then we were taught to soften the edges of the posterized version so that this could be printed out and used as a pattern to create a portrait quilt. These softened edges would be easier to cut out of fabric. If you look at the version above this one, you can see how much more detail there is in her hair that I removed. After the quilt top is completed, I could go back in and add that hair detail back in with machine quilting. How cool is that! You can find out more about this online class here: http://www.pixeladies.com CLICK HERE: to see My Quilts May Your Bobbin Always Be Full, LuAnn Kessi
So, if you've been reading for a while, you probably remember that Photoshop Elements and I started out with a love-hate relationship. Let's face it, it's a confusing program, and it takes a long time to figure it out! It took me a year of having it to really start using it, and even then it was pretty limited use. I was this close to just giving up on it when I discovered Photoshop actions! Basically you download an "action" and install it into Photoshop Elements, and then you can just click the action and it does all the work for you! It also ended up being a win-win, because not only did it save a ton of time, it helped me figure out the whole "layers" concept a little more when I started adjusting the different layers of the actions I was using. I decided I loved the whole action concept, and I went on a hunt for more free actions. These are a bunch of actions for Photoshop Elements that you can get for free! I know some of you have Elements as well, so I thought I'd be nice and share some of my free action finds. Hopefully you'll find some that you like from the list of websites below. I definitely have my favorites, but it's fun to experiment and see what each one does with an image. I would suggest messing around with the opacity of each layer after using an action, because a lot of them end up being pretty strong, and you can customize it to what you want better if you adjust the opacities. Without further ado - here are some places around the internet where I've found free actions (there are over 100 free actions here)! Pioneer Woman Action sets CoffeeShop Free Actions Paint The Moon Action Sampler Pack Everyday Elements Basic Sampler (more freebies become available when you subscribe to their newsletter) MCP Free Actions Texas Chicks Free Actions (for subscribing to newsletter) Yellow Sky Free Actions (for liking on Facebook) Oh So Posh Free Actions (for liking on Facebook) The above actions are the main ones I've downloaded and used, but the following page has more resources for free actions that I don't have listed here. I haven't looked at some of these sites yet, so I might have to check them out myself! More Resources For Free Actions After you download the actions, you have to install them into Photoshop Elements. I feel like the Texas Chicks explanation is a little simpler and clearer, but I included the CoffeeShop explanation as well because it's more detailed if you are having problems with one of the steps. And just a little tip: The action files have the file extension .ATN, and sometimes include an .XML file too. The action downloads usually include an image file (.PNG or .JPEG or .PND). Make sure to transfer the .ATN file, the .XML file, and one image file. Installing actions in Photoshop Elements - Texas Chicks blog Installing actions in Photoshop Elements - CoffeeShop blog And after you install them into Photoshop Elements, experiment and have fun with your photos! And just as an example from one of our Christmas photos last year . . . Original Photo: And with different actions applied to it: 1. Ice Pop from CoffeeShop blog 2. Butterscotch Vintage from CoffeeShop blog 3. Little Miss Muffet from Oh So Posh Photography 4. MCP's Mini Fusion 5. Vanilla Pop from Paint the Moon 6. Pioneer Woman's Cooler 7. Urban Grit from CoffeeShop blog 8. Vintage Blush from Coffee Shop blog 9. Whisper Linen from Oh So Posh Photography And there are lots more that I don't have time to show you! You can get a ton of different looks by combining actions too, and you don't have to spend a lot of money buying action packs (which can be rather pricey). Though just between me and you, I love the look of Florabella's action packs, but I haven't brought myself to spend the money to buy one yet. And they unfortunately don't have any action sampler packs. I hope you have fun with some of these free actions from around the web! P.S. Actions are fun, but they are even better on photos that are already good in-camera. If you have a DSLR but struggle with getting off the automatic settings - I've got a GREAT resource for you! Erin from Digital Photography for Moms has a great program for teaching you how to get the most out of your camera. Check out *Guided365 here! *affiliate link
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This is me Painting in real time in Photoshop with my Photoshop brush. YES! That's a digital painting - done in Photoshop !!! Click here to get it.
After such great feedback we are sharing another set of free photoshop brushes. This week, we have people in elevation. These brushes can be used to easily
If you’re a professional designer or an illustrator who use Photoshop for design work you’ll find this collection of free Photoshop brushes quite valuable. With the right set of brushes, you can go beyond your imagination to create unique graphic designs, illustrations, effects, backgr...
How to add a sky in Photoshop First Method Technology is always moving, so you may have noticed the latest feature in Adobe Photoshop Creative Cloud, the Sky Replacement Tool. This tool automates the process of adding a sky a little bit more than dragging a sky onto an image. I have created a video below on how to best
Flash Modes are another important point to learn DSLR Photography. Virtually all DSLR cameras are sold with a built in flash though the quality is unfortunate.
By far the most requested tutorial on f.64 Academy is "How to use the Pen Tool in Photoshop?" It is a pain in the ass to get used to, but is very useful.
Photoshop brushes are serious time-savers. The correct brush can instantly enhance a plain-looking photo. The right brush can highlight a specific area in an image without putting too many touch-ups. The great thing about Photoshop brushes is that they are…
Learn how to create and add the Orton Effect to your photos with this step by step tutorial. Covers Photoshop, On1 Photo RAW and Lumenzia.
Collection of Best Photoshop Brushes, this is a mixed collection of different category free photoshop brushes from quality sources.
Best ultra HD Photoshop brushes pack contains more than 1500+ amazing high resolution Photoshop brushes, up to 5000 pixels in size. All brushes are very high
Custom Shapes came along beginning with version 6 of Photoshop and they are still alive in Photoshop CC 2019. With Custom Shapes, you can do much more with vector graphics than you could before. In this list I've collected the best FREE Photoshop custom shapes from DeviantART, Photoshop Supply, and many other authors. Custom Shapes are really useful; if you have created a difficult shape once it is better to save it as custom shape so you can use it in your further design projects. Once you have made a path into a Custom Shape, you can, with a click-drag of the mouse, create a new copy of that shape, in any size, color, or layer style you want, anytime and anywhere. So it is very easy to use. I really hope you find this list useful!
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In today’s Photoshop tutorial I’m going to show you how to add grungy, distressed, ink stamped effects to your type, logos, or illustrations. The effect resembles the letterpress printing style, or any other impact print method, like a rubber stamp, or an old typewriter. I’ll show you how to distress your clean digital artwork to […]
Unmesh Dinda over at PIXimperfect has released another exceptional photo editing tutorial that you'll want to bookmark if you shoot portraits. In this
