Applying Filters

What are Filters?

Filters are applied to a photograph to manipulate the visual appearance of the final image. The filters available within Photoshop vary widely in the affect they have on an image. The biggest selection are filters that change the aesthetics of the image, making it much more artistic and unique by applying a range of effects. Other filters are designed to improve an image, such as the Lens Correction, Sharpen, and Noise filters, for example.

Filters Used to Cre Ate Artistic Effects

The first place to start if you want a filter that applies an artistic effect is the Filter Gallery. When you select the Filter Gallery, a whole swathe of filters are available for you to choose from and preview through thumbnail samples. ...

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