Photoshop 'Block Colour' Effect?
Open an image of a person, preferably with a white background, use Image > Adjustments > Threshold on it to turn it solid black and white. Double click on the background layer, and click OK to unlock it. Then extract the image from the background using the Quick Select tool to select and delete the white background. Add a new background layer, fill it with black and white stripes or use an image of black and white stripes. This took 2 minutes http://i.imgur.com/eRx7SKp.jpg using the above technique. I used this image http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en... and the stripes here: http://homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk/rbf/HIPR2/... The second image is more like vector art done in Adobe Illustrator, although it could be done in Photoshop by just filling shapes made with the pen tool. It's not a photo, it's a drawing. If you want to make something from a color photo that looks like solid blocks of color use Filters > Artistic > Cutout > reduce the number of levels and other sliders until you get the effect you like.
Photoshop 'Block Colour' Effect?
I'm trying to recreate an effect in photoshop that would create an image similar that seen in these screenshots: http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/L6VsEBgQSis/maxresdefault.jpg & http://blogs.catererandhotelkeeper.co.uk/blogs/satellite-dishes/2011/04/20/Hotel-Inspector-logo.jpg I want to change an original, full colour image into sections of just 'block' colour, as if they have been drawn with shapes. Note that although the first image shows the effect in black and white, this would be desirable in colour, although black and white may work just as well if it is possible. Does anyone know how to achieve such an effect?
How long will it take to make manipulation effects in Photoshop by myself?
(I thought i had finally managed to block all these question emas from getting to me: I feel horrible about not answering if I know the (factual) answers… )The kinds of manipulations you are trying to accomplish with Photoshop will cause (slight or drastic) variable time expenditure rates; if you would like to explain the type or method of manipulation, a fair assessment for time involvement could be offered but otherwise?!Learn the tools: what, where, why, how and which one when…Practice tools: if running into an obstacle or inability to accomplish an action with one tool, try another and even if you don’t think that’s what a tool is supposed to be doing.Your level of fitness: concentration skills, hand/wrist stamina, vision tolerance, work space environment and equipment will all be factors to how well you can achieve the manipulated Photoshop results you want to do.It it took me about 2–3 years to become Photoshop professional: but some individuals will never be able to learn Photoshop…
How hard is it to learn After Effects? After learning Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, what should I do to learn After Effects step by step?
Guys if you answer , that learning After Effects is super easy, you probably do not know what you are talking about. After effects isn’t easy at all, but I can also agree, that if you go through Photoshop and Illustrator it will be a lot easier. I was in a same situation, I knew PS very well and was about to learn AE. From the beginnig you will be swear a lot. It is professional and extremely handful tool, much more worth than PS or AI.I’ve started to learn it a year ago. I have seen a tons of tutorials, they are really helpful, but you should always combine tutorials with your personal work in AE. In my case I didn’t repeat what I saw in tutorials, instead of this I tried to create my own ideas.Here are two of my works in AE after 3 years of learning it :) Give me feedback if you want.LYRIC VIDEOS SHOWREEL
What is the best way to achieve this effect in Photoshop/Illustrator?
I'm a bit confused by some of the answers here; it seems to me like you're asking about the gold texture on the type and not about the isometric block effect, so that's the question I'll answer. If I'm wrong, I beg your pardon.There are lots of ways to achieve that kind of brushed metal texture with Photoshop, but here's a way you can do it that doesn't require buying any stock textures or digging around in Google image searches for textures to use:First, set your type in black and keep it in a layer by itself. Duplicate this layer, and rasterize the type in the duplicate layer (it's always a good idea to keep an editable type layer just in case you need to change something later).Make a new layer and fill it with black.With the solid black layer selected, go to Filter > Render > Fibers, and adjust the settings until you have a brushed texture that looks right. Once the fibers are rendered you can rotate and/or scale them however you want.Go back to your rasterized type layer. Select all, and use that selection to make a layer mask on the fiber layer. Invert the mask (cmd+I) so that only the fibers over the type appear.Set the blending mode of the fibers to multiply and adjust the opacity to about 20%. You'll probably adjust this later.Color the rasterized type with a gradient overlay ("fx" pulldown at the bottom of your layers panel). Make it gold or silver or whatever you want.Go back and adjust the opacity of the fibers until everything looks like you want it to.
Is there a fast way to switch color schemes in Photoshop?
There's a few ways to sort of do what you're asking for, but I'm not aware of one that does exactly what you describe:- Use layer styles: They can be copied and pasted between layers – AND pasted onto multiple layers at once. Problem is that "color overlay" sits ontop of "gradient overlay" for example, which makes achieving certain effects a bit harder. But can be useful for smaller elements like type. Also handy, 'cause you can save your custom layer styles.- Smart Objects: Good if you've got a lot of "repeating" elements like buttons, boxes, or other stuff that sort of have a "base" to them. Turn this "base" into a Smart Object, double click it, edit its color, save, close and the change should ripple through to all the elements that share this "base".- If you just want an approximation of what a certain color scheme might look like. a quick fix could be to use a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer on top, that's either masked to only effect certain parts of your comp. or set to only adjust certain parts of the hue spectrum.- Or, use illustrator, and its "Live paint" or "select object with same fill" functions :)
In photoshop, how can I make a square brush?
Photoshop already includes a set of Square brushes:Modify size as necessary and keep a lookout for the “Hardness” setting. If it’s not set to 100%, it will have soft edges and from the sound of it you don’t seem to want those.
How to make a box in after effects CS5?
Yo, I work with CS3 and this is how I do it. 1.Create a new solid 2. Make a rectangular mask (mask mode set to Add) 3. Duplicate mask (Select the mask and then Ctrl+D) or (Select the mask>Edit>Duplicate) 4. Select duplicated mask and set mask mode to subtract 5. Mask Properties> then decrease Expansion to a negative number Ya done.
Why is the lens flare option grayed out in Photoshop?
Check if you are on a normal layer (e.g. not an adjustment layer, type layer, smart object, shape, etc.) that is not empty. The lens flare option will work to modify the existing content of a layer, not create something completely new from scratch.
Do people use Illustrator to draw and After Effects to animate or do they use After Effects alone for drawing and animating?
So the thing to notice in this case is the vector shape creation capability of both software.As others have pointed out, Adobe Illustrator (AI) is intended for the creation of such types of graphics while After Effects (AE) is not. While there are certain instances where it might be quicker to whip out some basic shapes inside AE to save time (typically a solid block or an oval to be used for masking and transitioning), AI allows a much better working environment for shape creation and manipulation. And due to the procedural workflow inside AE, Illustrator graphics can be instantly updated back in AE with a few mouse clicks.AI graphics can be continuously rastered inside AE, meaning that they can be resolution-independent like their original vector format. What's even better is that, at any point, you can simply convert AI layers (provided the layer contain only vector graphics) into AE shape layers, giving you certain exclusive editing capabilities inside AE itself.So, unless you want to throw yourself into a mini challenge to make a video short exclusively with AE, I don't see the point of it. It's like using Microsoft Excel to draw a Gundam character. And yes, someone actually did it:If you want to learn more, there this guy Andrew Kramer whom I learned a great deal about motion graphics and animation from. He showcases mostly special FX tutorials on his website, but many of the techniques are applicable for animation, video editing, and visual compositing in general. And he has a habit of making all his graphics inside AE.After Effects Tutorials, Plug-ins and Stock Footage for Post Production Professionals