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How did I do this? (Photo to black / white / gray value "shapes")

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December 7, 2022
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I know it can be done because I've attached the evidence. And it can't be TOOOOO complicated because I did it. But I can't for the life of me remember how. Help?

GOAL: Create an image from a color photograph that lets me create sections of that photo by value. Maybe 4 values, maybe 10 or more. The important thing is that unlike "posterize" the end result has defined "shapes" that I can use as a template for collage, etc.

See the attached. The original image, and the outcome that I am trying to replicate!

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Correct answer Nancy OShea

Looks like one or more Filters from Filter Gallery.

Unless you saved it as an Action or wrote down the exact method & settings used, it may take some repeated trial & error to replicate what you did last time.

Go to Image > Mode > Grayscale.

Copy Layer with Ctrl + J.

With topmost layer selected, go to Filter > Filter Gallery > Artistic > Cutout.

Adjust values to suit.

Hope that helps.

L

Lumigraphics

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Image->Mode->Indexed Color, set to a low value and turn off dithering.

Image->Mode->Greyscale

MW17588Author

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Interesting effects! I like it. Thank you!

melissapiccone

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Is it possible you did it in Illustrator with Image Trace?

Melissa Piccone | Adobe Trainer | Online Courses Author | Fine Artist

MW17588Author

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Hi Melissa! Thank you. Didn't do in Illustrator. I'm dangerous in PS, LETHAL in Illustrator! Thanks!

Nancy OShea

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Looks like one or more Filters from Filter Gallery.

Unless you saved it as an Action or wrote down the exact method & settings used, it may take some repeated trial & error to replicate what you did last time.

Go to Image > Mode > Grayscale.

Copy Layer with Ctrl + J.

With topmost layer selected, go to Filter > Filter Gallery > Artistic > Cutout.

Adjust values to suit.

Hope that helps.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

MW17588Author

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BRILLIANT! I think that must be it!!!! Nancy - thank you!!!!!! I thought I was going crazy. Appreciate you!

Nancy OShea

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You're welcome. Glad to be of help. 🙂

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert

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