The following method of photo study comes from fast-tracked concept artist Anthony Jones, who once said something along the lines of...
"Humans, by default, can only see a certain way. But what if we were like The Predator, and our eyes took in information differently? That's what Photoshop gives you : a second sight."
Here we've run a variety of filters on some faces.
CUTOUT : reduces to simple pattern with minimal color (useful for simplifying values)
PHOTOCOPY : gives "coloring book" edges, eliminates interior noise
THRESHOLD : reduces to on/off pattern, loses edges, consolidates darks (useful in figuring out graphic stamp)
HIGH PASS : shows where the brightest parts of the image are (useful in figuring out highlight options)
MEDIAN : eliminates noise, brings down detail, simplifies colors
MAXIMUM : generates high-key palette
MINIMUM : generates low-key palette
MOSAIC : generates simple palette
POSTERIZE : reduces to simple pattern with minimal color (useful for simplifying values)
CONTOUR : shows edges (useful for seeing shadows)
The next time you do a study from a photo, see if one or several of these filters helps you in your analysis...and try out a few others while you're at it!
Babe Lab Disclaimer : Non-proprietary photos and illustrations featured on Babe Lab appear for the sole purpose of review.
"Humans, by default, can only see a certain way. But what if we were like The Predator, and our eyes took in information differently? That's what Photoshop gives you : a second sight."
Here we've run a variety of filters on some faces.
CUTOUT : reduces to simple pattern with minimal color (useful for simplifying values)
PHOTOCOPY : gives "coloring book" edges, eliminates interior noise
THRESHOLD : reduces to on/off pattern, loses edges, consolidates darks (useful in figuring out graphic stamp)
HIGH PASS : shows where the brightest parts of the image are (useful in figuring out highlight options)
MEDIAN : eliminates noise, brings down detail, simplifies colors
MAXIMUM : generates high-key palette
MINIMUM : generates low-key palette
MOSAIC : generates simple palette
POSTERIZE : reduces to simple pattern with minimal color (useful for simplifying values)
CONTOUR : shows edges (useful for seeing shadows)
The next time you do a study from a photo, see if one or several of these filters helps you in your analysis...and try out a few others while you're at it!
Babe Lab Disclaimer : Non-proprietary photos and illustrations featured on Babe Lab appear for the sole purpose of review.
