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Post by batterup55 on Oct 12, 2019 16:38:39 GMT
I came across a sketch of a subscriber of the old PET mag had displayed in the Subscriber Gallery for the Jan/Feb 2010 issue. Not sure if an action or some other application but I sure would like to try it. If you or any other member recall or can devise such an action I would definitely be interested. Here is a clip of the submission to the mag  |
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Post by hmca on Oct 12, 2019 16:55:40 GMT
Hi Batterup55. I see you have already found Sepiana's sketch effect action. You may also want to look through the tuts posted here. This one had some very nice results as well. In the picture you included the person had masked back the original color of the plane. If you find a look that you like and run into a problem following the tut, just post back and someone will help you work through it. |
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Post by batterup55 on Oct 12, 2019 17:44:07 GMT
Thank you. Definitely enjoying the site as a newbie
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Post by ritage on Oct 12, 2019 18:15:43 GMT
This is the Westiemom Sketch Effect. It is not an Action, though, just a tutorial. The only difference I see to the simple, standard, sketch workflow is the addition of : Filter>Artistic>Poster Edges
It is a nice, clear description of the necessary steps. You will probably have no problem following them.
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 12, 2019 19:40:06 GMT
I came across a sketch of a subscriber of the old PET mag had displayed in the Subscriber Gallery for the Jan/Feb 2010 issue. Not sure if an action or some other application but I sure would like to try it. If you or any other member recall or can devise such an action I would definitely be interested. Hi batterup55, welcome to PSE&M! Glad to have you here. I created an action which pretty much follows the Westiemom's Sketch Effect tutorial posted by ritage . It also uses the Minimum filter, the Poster Edges filter, and allows for colorization. Getting into the Action -- Color Sketch
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I replaced the original Color Sketch action with an updated one. In this new version the file is not flattened at the end. The original color layer is kept at the top of the stack. You will be able to reduce the opacity of this layer if you wish to do so. Also, a layer mask was added to enable you to do selective colorization |
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Post by batterup55 on Oct 13, 2019 12:39:33 GMT
Thanks for this action. Like the BW the ease of use and the final product is outstanding. I used it and in playing with it I reduced the opacity of the second layer to 75% and the blending mode of the top layer to Lighter Color. I then went into Topaz Lens Effects and added a Neutral Gradient Filter 2 stops to the bottom of the image to reduce the exposure on the pad beneath the aircraft. Thank you again   |
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Post by batterup55 on Oct 13, 2019 17:53:55 GMT
Sepiana, I am afraid that after a full day of playing with your color sketch action and garnering ideas from other posts here on the site, that you may have awakened a hibernating bear. So now I would ask if you would consider "playing" with your color sketch creation/action and see if it is possible to add a texture image layer such as a brick wall or weathered wood upon which a subject image could be blended with and overlaid. I hope I am presenting this as it is in my mind's eye. Thanks
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 13, 2019 21:18:26 GMT
Thanks for this action. Like the BW the ease of use and the final product is outstanding. I used it and in playing with it I reduced the opacity of the second layer to 75% and the blending mode of the top layer to Lighter Color. I then went into Topaz Lens Effects and added a Neutral Gradient Filter 2 stops to the bottom of the image to reduce the exposure on the pad beneath the aircraft. Thank you again batterup55, thanks for the kind words! Glad to see you making good use of this action. I love how you have taken it to another level by bringing Topaz Lens Effects into the mix. (I also have this plug-in; I am a big fan of the Topaz products.) |
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 13, 2019 21:51:31 GMT
Sepiana, I am afraid that after a full day of playing with your color sketch action and garnering ideas from other posts here on the site, that you may have awakened a hibernating bear. So now I would ask if you would consider "playing" with your color sketch creation/action and see if it is possible to add a texture image layer such as a brick wall or weathered wood upon which a subject image could be blended with and overlaid. I hope I am presenting this as it is in my mind's eye. Thanks batterup55, For starters, . . . I consider myself a novice when it comes to creating actions; my actions are very basic. If you try them, you will see what I mean. ( BuckSkin posted an informal index for them -- FREE Actions!). I will give a try at fulfilling your request; it doesn't look that difficult. It would be a matter of inserting a Stop to allow the user to bring in the texture file and resize/reposition it (Ctrl/Cmmd-T). Then, make provisions to have the original image on top of the texture layer, change the blending mode, reduce the Opacity (if needed), and add a layer mask for more editing flexibility. Just give me some time. After I create the action in Photoshop, I need to test it in every version of Elements I have (10 of them!!!) using the Actions panel, the Effects panel, and the Guided Edit Action Player. |
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Post by batterup55 on Oct 14, 2019 11:27:40 GMT
Thank you for even considering this idea and I am most eager to see what you come up with. It sounds as if you have already an idea in mind of how to pursue this.
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Post by batterup55 on Oct 19, 2019 16:29:32 GMT
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Post by whippet on Oct 19, 2019 18:46:13 GMT
That's really nice batterup. Very effective. Just a personal opinion. No way could I be called an expert.  |
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 19, 2019 19:43:07 GMT
Sepiana still playing with your Color Sketch Action and the more I play with it the more I love it and finds it leads to all kinds of ideas. In my last comment to you I posed the idea of being able to add a texture background, . . . batterup55, pleased to see you are enjoying my action and taking it to another level with your tweaking. Great job! I didn't forget your request. I have already recorded a new version of this action including the ability to add a texture. Now I need to make sure there are no glitches when I run it in Elements. |
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Post by batterup55 on Oct 20, 2019 11:20:07 GMT
Thank you and I am looking forward to the fruits of your labor on the new action
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Post by Sepiana on Oct 26, 2019 23:58:42 GMT
So now I would ask if you would consider "playing" with your color sketch creation/action and see if it is possible to add a texture image layer such as a brick wall or weathered wood upon which a subject image could be blended with and overlaid. batterup55, I have just posted a new version of the Color Sketch action which includes a blank layer to allow the user to add a texture of his/her choice. This latest updated version is the result of great teamwork with fotofrank , an expert at action recording. Getting into the Action -- Color Sketch |
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