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Summary: Photoshop users can use the Gaussian Blur and the Posterize filter to turn a picture into a cartoon. Change digital images and pictures into cartoons with the tips in this free video on digital imaging from an Internet design specialist.
Luis Estrada has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. He specializes in developing web sites and web applications. Estrada has been designing and creating websites for more than 8...read more
"Hello, my name is Luis Estrada, and I am a software developer. In this video, I'll show you how to turn a picture into a cartoon. I'm using Adobe PhotoShop CS Two. PhotoShop is a registered trademark of Adobe, a company to which I have no affiliation. First, let's apply a Gaussian Blur, select Filter, Blur, and Gaussian Blur. Choose a radius of two pixels. If you have a higher resolution image, you could use a bigger radius, like three or four. The idea is to blur the picture, while still leaving it recognizable. Then press Edit, and Fade Gaussian Blur. Keep the Blur at a hundred percent opacity. Choose the mode, as darken. Now, go to Filter, Artistic, and choose Poster Edges. Select a low volume, for the edge thickness, like zero, or two. Leave edge intensity at zero. And use a high posterization value like five or six. Experiment with these values, to find what best suits your picture. Finally, press on the OK button. Now, you can save your image. I'm Luis Estrada, and I've just shown you how to edit your digital images."
eHow Article: How to Turn a Picture Into a Cartoon