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Jay29422733h5j9
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April 15, 2023
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Searching for an old photoshop action called "effie"

  • April 15, 2023
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This would have been about 10 years ago. It was created by a gentleman from New Zealand, I believe. But he has sence disapeared. Does anyone have any thoughts or leads for me?

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mark tc94605351
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September 15, 2025

I have a copy if you're still interested.

Trevor.Dennis
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Trevor.DennisCommunity Expert
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September 16, 2025
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I have a copy if you're still interested.

 

By @mark tc94605351

 

Mark, does it work with current versions?  I was wondering if it dated back to Flash (pre HTML5).  

What does it do?

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    mark tc94605351
    Participant
    September 17, 2025
    I found it in an archive that has several Photoshop Actions.  I have
    never used that particular action, so I cannot tell you anything about it.

    The one I have used the most is pOpArTiSt, which does interesting
    stylistic transformative effects to an image or selection.
    Missbee
    Missbee
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    November 19, 2023

    You likely can find a satisfactory substitute at GraphicRiver. And there is much instruction around how to use the new generative fill to create painting effects. It seems to do watercolor the best. You have to experiment with the degree of fill.

    Good luck.

    Missbee
    Missbee
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    November 20, 2023

    I downloaded and tried many of the freebies. They all worked in Photoshop 2024, save Matisse, because I didn't want to bother downloading the needed zip opener.  I found the Insta-Paint particularly charming. I also kept the Portrait tools.

    Jeff Arola
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    Jeff ArolaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 16, 2023

    You can download the "effie basic" under where it says More Free Actions

    Jeff Arola
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    Jeff ArolaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    April 15, 2023

    The orginal page now seems defunct, but there are saved snapshots from various years on web.archive

     

    https://web.archive.org/web/20070823184705/http://homepages.slingshot.co.nz/~mikefinn/action.html

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      Jay29422733h5j9Author
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      April 16, 2023

      Hello,

      Thanks for your efforts. I suppose all I can hope for is someone who has Mike Finn's "effie basic" photoshop action woul drop me a note and we can work something out.

      Jay

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