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Posted on 17/03/06 7:50:39 PM |
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Lexus
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Simple Cartoon Blur Effect
I don't know wether this has been done before somewhere else, but i learnt it myself, while playing around. So here it goes..... In this tutorial I will be showing you how to do a simple effect using 1 filter and a layer style. The effect it gives gets rid of the shine in pictures, and, if blurred enough, it gives it a cartoon sort of feel to it. The picture im going to use is one of the living room fireplace from the christmas just gone: 
Ok, so lets get started. First off, just select the BACKGROUND LAYER that your image is presented on, and click CTRL+J, this will duplicate the layer. 
Now, on the TOP LAYER, change the LAYER STYLE to DARKEN. 
Now, with the TOP LAYER still selected, go to FILTERS>BLUR>GAUSSIAN BLUR. 
With PREVIEW TICKED so you can see what your doing, give as much blur as you need. I haven't given much blur, because too much blur will make it loose its details and colours. 
Well, thats it, its not much, but I had to add something to the Tutorials section! 
Heres what it looks like when you finish(NOTE: Because the picture is small, you cant see the details of it, but do it yourself, so you get the idea )
Ok, thats me done. Lex.Out _________________ 3 Radio Visit http://www.3-radio.co.uk and listen! You will love it! |
Posted on 17/03/06 7:52:56 PM |
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Lexus
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Re: Simple Cartoon Blur Effect
If someone sees a mistake, tell me and ill correct it. _________________ 3TV Visit http://www.3television.co.uk and watch. You will love it! |
Posted on 18/03/06 08:40:57 AM |
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Lexus
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Re: Simple Cartoon Blur Effect
Heres another before and after, this is from one of my desktops made using this effect. Once my site is working you can all download my desktops! Before the transformation: 
PS. Its Jennifer Ellison  _________________ 3TV Visit http://www.3television.co.uk and watch. You will love it! |
Posted on 18/03/06 08:42:46 AM |
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Lexus
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Re: Simple Cartoon Blur Effect
After doing the effect, I got a soft-edged brush, set it to a low opacity, and put a bit of blusher on. 
After the transformation: 
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Posted on 20/03/06 2:57:58 PM |
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Steve Caplin
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Re: Simple Cartoon Blur Effect
Great effect, Alex. Is that your mum? |
Posted on 20/03/06 4:35:52 PM |
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Lexus
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Re: Simple Cartoon Blur Effect
 WOOO!! I WISH!!
No, its Jennifer Ellison Yee Haa..... _________________ 3TV Visit http://www.3television.co.uk and watch. You will love it! |
Posted on 20/03/06 5:08:16 PM |
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trinityofone
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Re: Simple Cartoon Blur Effect
Very Freudian _________________ It must be Thursday, I never could get the hang of Thursdays |
Posted on 20/03/06 7:19:45 PM |
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Dezolat0r
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Re: Simple Cartoon Blur Effect
I concur. Nice tutorial btw. The result is similar to that of the Squint filter in Eyecandy 4000. |
Posted on 20/03/06 10:47:14 PM |
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Pierre
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Re: Simple Cartoon Blur Effect
Good and simple one Alex. I like simple tutorials, you remember the trick easier. More! More! _________________ |