Adobe Photoshop CS3
Applying Filters
You can dramatically change the appearance of an image using Photoshop's Filters. Filters can be easily applied to an entire image, a layer, or a selection by using Photoshop CS3's Filter Gallery. Information is given below on how to apply a filter as well as how to open up the Filter Gallery.
Applying a Filter: Menu Option
To apply a filter effect:
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From the Filter menu, select the desired category » desired effect
EXAMPLE: From the Filter menu, select Artistic » Colored Pencil
The Filter Gallery appears with options specific to the chosen filter displayed. -
At the right side of the window, use the filter specific options to customize your effect
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Click OK
Applying a Filter: The Filter Gallery Option
The Filter Gallery included with Photoshop CS3 allows you to easily browse, experiment with, customize, and apply filters. A dynamic preview of the selected area of your image is provided in the Gallery window so that you can see how the filter will affect your image before applying it.
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Select the area on your image which you want to apply a filter to
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From the Filter menu select Filter Gallery...
The Filter Gallery opens. -
To see the effects within a category of filters, in the Gallery list, click the category
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Select the desired effect
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Options specific to that filter appear at the right side of the window.
In the picture below, the Artistic category is open and Watercolor has been chosen.
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Adjust the filter settings as desired
NOTE: Watch the preview window as you alter the filter settings; the preview is dynamic and will update each time you change a setting. -
When you are finished, click OK
Your filter is applied to the selection.
EXAMPLE: Below is a before and after shot of a flower with the Watercolor filter applied:
