How to Convert a Real Photo to Cartoon-Style in Photoshop 6.0
When you want to convert an actual photograph to a cartoon image, you can use Photoshop 6.0 to achieve the desired effect. The program's built-in tools are especially handy for image conversion. Familiarize yourself with some basic techniques and you'll be able to express yourself on your blog or website with interesting images and add "spice" to your online life.
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Launch Photoshop and open the photo file that you want to convert to a cartoon image.
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Click “Filter” on the toolbar at the top of the Photoshop window. Select “Brush Strokes” and “Ink Outlines...” to open the dialogue box. Adjust the sliders in the Options area to get the results you want. For example, set Stroke Length to “3,” Dark Intensity to “0” and Light Intensity to “40.”
Sharpen the image if necessary. From the top toolbar, click “Filter,” select “Sharpen” and then click “Sharpen Image” or “Sharpen More.” Adjust brightness and contrast, if needed. Click “Image” on the main toolbar, select “Adjust” and click “Brightness/Contrast...” on the drop-down menu.
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Click “Filter,” then “Distort” and “Spherize...” for a squeezed image. Choose "Horizontal only" in the Mode drop-down menu. Adjust the slider to set the percentage for your image. For example, enter “-100.”
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Flip the cartoon image to add variety. Go to the toolbox and choose the “Polygonal Lasso” tool. Right-click on your image and choose "Select All." When the image is activated, right-click again and select "Flip Horizontal".
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Save your converted image with a new file name. Use as clip art for your Web page or any project requiring a cartoon-style graphic.
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