CREATIVE EFFECTS
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n this chapter we’ve looked at ways to produce
more creative images by applying filters to
photographs. This enables us to produce a wide
range of looks, from sketches and paintings to
in-camera effects such as zoom bursts. You can also change
the mood and look of a photo by mixing it with a texture.This combination of photo and texture can create a grungy
poster look, or a stylised album cover effect. You can combine
photographs of textures (such as peeling paint) with your
shots in a host of creative ways, courtesy of a layer blending
mode. We’ll look at these in more detail overleaf, but we’ll
kick off by showing you quick ways to add creative textures.Explore the Textures panel in the Quick editing mode
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Mask out the subject
Click the Expert editing mode tab. The texture has
been applied as a Quick Edit Texture layer. Grab the
Brush tool. Choose a soft tip sized 300. Set the Foreground
colour to black. Click the white mask and paint over the
model to stop the texture from overlapping her.3
Try different looks
You can experiment with different textured looks by
double clicking the previews. The Blue Wash texture
blends with the original image and distresses it, creating a
pealing poster effect. Double click the Cracked Paint texture.
At this stage it overlaps the background and her face.2
Apply a texture
You’ll see a collection of texture thumbnails in the
Textures window on the right. Move the cursor over
a thumbnail to see a descriptive label. To apply a texture,
simply double click the preview. The Blue Grid texture
complements the model without being too distracting.1
Go to the Quick editing mode
Open ty_elements15.jpg. The bland studio backdrop
will benefit from some added texture, to enhance our
retro model and change the mood of the shot. Click the
Quick editing mode tab to jump to that workspace. Click
the Textures icon at the bottom right.Enhance your photos by adding textures
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