May 2022
Intermediate
58m
English
on-demand course
Digital Art Creation Using FotoSketcher: Transform Your Photos into Compelling Art
with Phillip Whitt
Closed Captioning available in English
Overview
FotoSketcher is a free (and easy to use) Windows-based program that lets anyone turn photographic images into impressive digital art with just a few mouse clicks. There are more than 20 different styles available, from pencil sketches to watercolor or oil paintings, pen & ink drawings, abstract art and cartoons.
Phillip Whitt reviews the basics of digital art creation using FotoSketcher. This fun and easy-to-follow course will show the viewer how to go from photo to painting (landscapes, architecture, portraits, etc.) in seconds!- What You Will Learn
- How to download and install FotoSketcher.
- How to make minor adjustments to the source image before applying one of FotoSketcher’s effects.
- How to turn a photo into a pencil sketch and a pen and ink sketch; it will try out several of the various effects offered in FotoSketcher.
- How to turn a photo into a pen and ink sketch; it will try out several of the pencil sketch effects offered in FotoSketcher.
- How to turn a photo (first) into a painting, and then a stylized image; it will try out several of the painting and stylize effects offered in FotoSketcher.
- Miscellaneous effects no effect (which adds a frame, texture, or text to the image).
- Use FotoSketcher to create images for marketing pieces, greeting cards, etc.
Who This Video Is For
Windows-based PC users who require the ability to edit digital images without the ongoing cost of subscription-based software, or complex open-source software. This group includes art or photography instructors (especially those in schools systems with limited budgets), small business owners, casual photographers, aspiring graphic designers, or anyone requiring a solid, basic editing program.
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