I want to look at the different effects which can be
achieved using Photoshop.
Blur
The first technique I want to talk about is called
blur. The specific type of blur is called “Gaussien blur” and is good for making
people or objects look distant. To get this effect go to “Filter” on the top
tool bar and then “Blur”. Under the list of different options you will find Gaussien blur. Once you select it then a menu will open. The menu will give
you a small preview of your work and an adjustment slider. When you are happy
then click OK. It's fairly simple and can achieve some good effects.
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| A view of the gaussien blur window |
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| The original and blued images |
Liquefy
Liquefy is a really interesting thing to do in Photoshop. It
allows you to distort an image as if it appears like a liquid. Its really good for detailed
digital painting, it means you can adjust the scale of something without re
painting it. To find the option go to “Filter” and then “Liquefy”. When you
select it then a new window will open with the contents of your selected layer.
In the window you have a smudge option and a couple of other things. The two symbols
of circle with arrows on are probably the most useful. They allow you to stretch
and squish your image. This is good for minor adjustments. Don’t use it too much
though because it can ruin your image. Once your happy just click OK, if you don’t like
it then just undo it.
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| A look at the Liquefy menu |
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| The one on the left has been distorted in Liquefy |
Overlays
In the bottom right hand corner of Photoshop there will be a
small window where your layers are. Above there will be a small box which says
normal. If you play around with the different options in that drop menu you can
get some very interesting effects. You will need a texture on another layer for
this but it’s well worth playing around with. Below are some examples of what I
found.
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| I got this effect by selecting the "Hard Light" option |
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| This one is the is the "Divide" option |
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| I used "Soft Light" for this effect |
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