Preface

Hello everyone~~

Before using photos to create graphic files,

Please think about it first,

What is the ultimate use of this photo?

Let’s process it again.

 

If it is a picture posted on the Internet,

The resolution and files don’t need to be too large.

So this demonstration picture is 720X1080.

(The resolution of webpage images is 72dpi or above.

RGB color mode) If you need to output it into printed matter,

Set the resolution to at least 300dpi and CMYK color mode.

==== Created by users in the environment of Version 2.3.4 (PRO) ===

Users are advised to make good use of the functions of digital software.

First copy the original file and enable the lock function of the original file.

Or staged archiving

(For example: original file->overall retouching->detailed retouching->design file),

A work that fails due to the inability to restore the archive.

Introduction to pre-jobs and layers

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Make flexible use of the functions in the red box,

Coupled with the blending mode and mask function of each layer,

And make good use of the transparency parameter of its layer,

Correct them one by one into the finished product you want.

 

Turn on the layer that handles tone and contrast on the copied original.

Layer-->New tone compensation layer.

The various options are great features for changing pictures.

This teaching content uses several of its suitable functions.

The data mentioned in the article are only for reference and not absolute,

Depends on file size.

(Please refer to the video content! Place it at the end of the article)

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Use layer mode:

1. To deepen, use the "Color Enhancement" mode.

2. To brighten, use "Filter" and "Highlight Color (Glow)" modes.

3. Increase chroma, use "Overlay" and "Color" modes.

 

The demonstration process of retouching is from general direction to small details.

(Original file->Overall retouching->Detailed retouching)

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Demonstration of how to use layers

Filter-->Effect-->Illustration style,

Process content-->Select "Line Only",

(Other parameter settings are adjusted in detail according to the image file size)

The completed image will have only lines (the background is transparent).

Adjust the sorting position of layers,

Layer parameter settings (color increase--transparency 40%).

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Filter->Blur-->Gaussian Blur.

The data mentioned in the article are for reference only and are not absolute.

Filter->Blur-->Motion Blur.

Demonstration of how to use layers and masks

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Call the mask method in "Move Blurred Layer",

Right click on the mask layer.

The option "Create mask outside selection" will appear.

A black background will be produced.

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Can be used with airbrush brush (soft),

Click "Mask (Black Background)",

Brush on the shade (choose white to paint within the desired range),

And add the adjustment layer transparency (50%) and layer mode (overlay).

Groups of layers (create folders)

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Click to select the unlocked layers one by one.

Click "Create Folder and Insert Layer",

Then perform detailed retouching.

Detailed retouching

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Adding pen:

Use the water spray and droplet of the airbrush tool,

Draw the falling red leaves, copy the same layer,

Then use the Gaussian Blur of the filter function,

Paint and overlay the new brightness.

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Using the different properties of layer modes,

Proceed to partially brighten and paint textures.

Brush on the watercolor texture:

Add watercolor texture to the red frame part (apply watercolor brush,

Absorb (the eyedropper tool) the surrounding environment color system,

Observe carefully and follow the changes in ambient light,

Choose darker or lighter colors,

Just brush it on lightly.

 

After completing the above steps,

You can use "Create Folder and Insert Layer" again,

Then click "Copy of combined display layers",

Copy a completed drawing,

Next comes design and layout.

Design and typesetting

After retouching the whole body and after retouching the details

Sharpen the image.

Or design:

A design that wants to create a blurred texture (rendering) of watercolor

I used the Watercolor Tool and Ink Tool in the auxiliary tools,

Add masking (white brush strokes on black background).

The above introduction is the basic processing method and application.

Finally, add the time-lapse photography of the processing process.

Hope it helps all users,

See you next time!