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Post by fotofrank on Jun 26, 2021 1:31:19 GMT
This Creative Effects Challenge will show you how to create a Pixelated image using Layers in Photoshop Elements or the full version of Photoshop. Starting Image: Final Image: Please read thru the entire tutorial before you start. Let’s get started: 1. Open an image. 2. Duplicate the layer (Ctrl/CMD+j). 3. On the Duplicated layer, Go to Filter>Pixelate>Mosaic. Adjust the Cell Size accordingly. Make sure the Preview is checked so you can see the impact of the filter. 4. Add a Layer mask to the duplicated layer. 5. Reset your colors to their default. Press the letter d on your keyboard. 6. On the layer mask, use a Gradient or a soft brush to paint with black to bring back some of the original image. 7. You are now finished. Please note that I used Darker Color as a blendmode, you may want to try other blending modes or use a different gradient to get the effect that you are attempting to achieve. Final Layer Stack: You are allowed to download/copy the instructions for your use, either personal or business. This tutorial is the property of the author and cannot be redistributed, repackaged, modified, reposted for download, or sold without the explicit permission of the author.
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Post by hmca on Jun 26, 2021 3:49:25 GMT
Interesting effect, Frank. Using a mask I painted it on to the glasses. Image from StockSolo
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Post by Sepiana on Jun 26, 2021 6:11:57 GMT
Frank, my kind of tut -- nice 'n' easy, very effective, editing flexibility. - Used the Darken blending mode. - Image from Pixabay.
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Post by Lillias on Jun 26, 2021 17:36:12 GMT
Thank you for the challenge Frank. Image from Pixabay...
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Post by Sepiana on Jun 26, 2021 17:42:38 GMT
Lots of fun and quite addictive! This time, . . . - Used the Darken blending mode. - Applied a Watercolor-Cool Tones texture by Meredith Images to the background (Purple). - Applied Palette Effects by Blake Rudis (Color Expander). - Created the frame effect with Filter Forge (Artistic Noise Frame). - Image from Pixabay.
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Post by hmca on Jun 26, 2021 20:50:39 GMT
Combining with an attempt at creating a scrapbook page using Janice's tip about creating a background and two-colored fonts and Tom's pulled pixel effect from last week. Used a lightning brush to raise up a bit of the reflection. Song lyrics from Johnny Hates Shattered Dreams Image from StockSolo
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Post by Lillias on Jun 26, 2021 21:07:32 GMT
Great combination of effects Helen. The pulled pixels make a great border. The words go so well with the images you have chosen. A well thought out page.
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Post by fotofrank on Jun 26, 2021 22:18:11 GMT
Thanks to all of you this Creative Effects Challenge is off to a great start with some wonderful takes on this very simple effect!
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Post by fotofrank on Jun 26, 2021 22:29:16 GMT
From an event I photographed today.
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Post by Sepiana on Jun 27, 2021 2:10:07 GMT
One more, . . . - Used the Vivid Light blending mode (50% Opacity). - Image from Pixabay.
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Post by Sepiana on Jun 28, 2021 21:48:16 GMT
- Took the file into Topaz Glow (Fur and Feathers). - Applied the Crystallize filter. - Applied a texture by Erica Paree (Gold Paper, Soft Light blending mode, 100% Opacity). - Image from Pixabay.
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Post by Sepiana on Jun 30, 2021 4:40:34 GMT
- Applied a Canvas texture by Jai Johnson (Iced Blue, Multiply blending mode, 100% Opacity). - Applied Palette Effects by Blake Rudis (Saturation Neutralizer, Color blending mode, 12% Opacity). - Created the border effect with Filter Forge (Picture Fade Border Effects). - Image from Pixabay.
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Post by hmca on Jun 30, 2021 14:56:44 GMT
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Post by tonyw on Jul 4, 2021 19:34:35 GMT
Tried pixelating the background and then using a half-tone frame from filter forge but couldn't quite match the mosaic to the half-toning so fiddled around a bit more and finished up with this: Tony
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Post by Sepiana on Jul 6, 2021 21:21:16 GMT
- Used the Screen blending mode. - Applied the Mezzotint filter. - Applied a texture by Art Cascadea (Aged Canvas Rose, Multiply blending mode, 75% Opacity). - Image from Pixabay.
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