Computer Graphics with Photoshop - Re: - Looking for a "scratched edges" plugin; any recommendations?

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Re: - Looking for a "scratched edges" plugin; any recommendations?

Orchid

2004-11-16, 5:49 pm

Jon J. Yeager <nospam@please.com> wrote:

> Can someone tell me what plugins will do the scratches edges effect on
> pictures like the one found on top of http://www.danielghattas.com ?
>
> I've tried PhotoGraphic Edges and Alien Skin Splat and both don't do that
> scratched effect very well. They're more "torn paper" effect-driven... while
> I'm looking for that "brush stroke" dirty/scratchy feel.
>
> Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

You may want to try:
http://jasonsantamaria.com/archive/...d_aesthetic.php

There are links at the botton to other articles on getting similar
effects which may help you do what you need even if this particular page
does not.

Applying the effect is pretty easy (past the black and white picture
into a channel, load it, then delete parts of the picture or load the
worn paper look graphic into a layer mask) but finding the right
combination of brushes and pressure to achieve the effect will be the
tricky part. One of the sites referenced at the bottom of the page above
includes a link to a site called V-brushes which has brushes that should
help.

http://veredgf.fredfarm.com/vbrush/main.html

Personally, I'd go for the advice of taking tape to a black print out
and distressing it by hand then scanning that page in and using it as
the basis for a layer mask or channel.

Good luck.

Orchid

NewAwlins

2004-12-22, 4:14 am

On Thu, 21 Oct 2004 12:26:03 -0400, "Jon J. Yeager"
<nospam@please.com> wrote:

>Can someone tell me what plugins will do the scratches edges effect on
>pictures like the one found on top of http://www.danielghattas.com ?
>
>I've tried PhotoGraphic Edges and Alien Skin Splat and both don't do that
>scratched effect very well. They're more "torn paper" effect-driven... while
>I'm looking for that "brush stroke" dirty/scratchy feel.
>
>Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
>

Sorry I'm two months behind on the reply to this thread.
I was looking for more info on this as well.
Try this link
Photoshop plugins from Mister Retro! Machine Wash
http://misterretro.com/image_filters.html

NewAwlins

NewAwlins

2004-12-28, 7:14 pm