How to Make a Photograph Look Like a Sketch with the Minimum Filter
Open your image in Photoshop., Duplicate the background (your image). , Desaturate the layer., Duplicate the background again and desaturate it as well., Invert the second desaturated layer (the top one)., Change the blend mode of that layer to...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your image in Photoshop.
To do this, simply select Image >> Adjustments >> Desaturate.
You can also press Shift + Ctrl + U instead. , You want to have 2 desaturated layers when you are done. , You can do this by going to Image >> Adjustments >> Invert. , Don't be alarmed at the result. , Go to Filter >> Other >> Minimum and set a value of about 2 or 3 pixels. , This image is using a setting of
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Step 2: Duplicate the background (your image).
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Step 3: Desaturate the layer.
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Step 4: Duplicate the background again and desaturate it as well.
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Step 5: Invert the second desaturated layer (the top one).
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Step 6: Change the blend mode of that layer to Color Dodge.
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Step 7: Set your pixel value.
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Step 8: If you want your 'sketch' to have a stronger look
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Step 9: then you should set a higher value of pixels.
Detailed Guide
To do this, simply select Image >> Adjustments >> Desaturate.
You can also press Shift + Ctrl + U instead. , You want to have 2 desaturated layers when you are done. , You can do this by going to Image >> Adjustments >> Invert. , Don't be alarmed at the result. , Go to Filter >> Other >> Minimum and set a value of about 2 or 3 pixels. , This image is using a setting of
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