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andym172
Nov 28, 2003, 06:18 PM
Hi,

Is it possible to convert a photograph to look like a pencil drawing?

If so, which piece of software enables you to do this?

Thanks!

Andy.


Moxiemike
Nov 28, 2003, 06:41 PM
Originally posted by andym172
Hi,

Is it possible to convert a photograph to look like a pencil drawing?

If so, which piece of software enables you to do this?

Thanks!

Andy.

Something like this:
Moxiemike
Nov 28, 2003, 06:42 PM
argh

messed up the attachment
andym172
Nov 28, 2003, 07:03 PM
Yeah, but with more definite lines.

The photo that I'm wanting to work on is of a window and is quite bold, hence needing definite lines in the drawing...
Moxiemike
Nov 28, 2003, 07:06 PM
Originally posted by andym172
Yeah, but with more definite lines.

The photo that I'm wanting to work on is of a window and is quite bold, hence needing definite lines in the drawing...
you have PS? try the skecth and stylize filters. :D
bousozoku
Nov 28, 2003, 07:22 PM
Painter 8, from Corel, is a natural media graphics application and can give you a starting point that looks like a drawing and gives you the tools to complete it in the same fashion.
andym172
Nov 28, 2003, 07:40 PM
I have access to PS so will give that a go.

Thanks for the advice! :)
cb911
Nov 28, 2003, 08:39 PM
also look up 'Digital Tutors' on google. they've got a good PhotoShop tutorial on making a photo look like a drawing.

it's a really good tutorial, and you should be able to adapt it for your needs. :)
mnkeybsness
Nov 28, 2003, 08:55 PM
i assume you want something like this...

http://paularmstrongdesigns.com/images/photos/mcs_pencil.jpg

i made it black and white, fixed up the levels to not include too much white, copied the layer, gaussian blur a bit and brought the opacity of the top layer down, then on the bottom layer i added a bit of monochormatic gaussian noise.
andym172
Nov 28, 2003, 09:15 PM
Originally posted by mnkeybsness
i assume you want something like this...

http://www.monkey-business.biz/gallery/albums/10001/normal_mcs_pencil_ligher-sky.jpg

i made it black and white, fixed up the levels to not include too much white, copied the layer, gaussian blur a bit and brought the opacity of the top layer down, then on the bottom layer i added a bit of monochormatic gaussian noise.

Very nice! :)

That's pretty much what I'm after!