Sams Teach Yourself Adobe Photoshop CS3 in 24 Hours

Chapter 17. Applying Filters to Make Your Picture Funky

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• Distort Filters

• Pixelate Filters

• Stylize Filters

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So far, the Photoshop filters described have been more or less useful. They corrected a fuzzy image or blurred a distracting background. Or they did something to turn your photo into an imitation drawing, painting, or mixed-media construction. In this hour, we’ll play with some filters that are mostly just for fun. These filters distort, stylize, and pixelate your picture. Most of these are meant for special effects. They’re not for every day, but you are sure to find one or two that are helpful.

The key to success with these filters is to try as many different combinations of settings ...