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Need to create this effect...help please?

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May 24, 2019
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Hello!

I need to create the distorted graph like effect that is there on this diary. I tried using the Median filter in photoshop and then using a distress brush ...but its not the same. May be if you have any brush suggestions or filter suggestions that I can use?

Thanks in advance.

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Correct answer c.pfaffenbichler

Hard Mix Patterns on blurred lines night provide one option.

Edit: For comparison a screenshot with the Hard Mix Layers hidden.

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Devons5E1C

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Sorry to be jumping on this so late, im just trying to create this bled ink effect and i can just about follow most of this but whats the 'clouds' layer? just a picture of clouds?

harshadamarneAuthor

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I did this and it was perfect!! Thanks a lot for your time and patience and prompt help!!!

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DaveJCummings

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Thanks c.pfaffenbichler That's awesome and something I might try to do for a project.

c.pfaffenbichler

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This technique will result is hard b/w pixel-edges, though.

If one needs softer edges/anti-aliasing one can simulate that by working at double-resolution, converting the whole stack of Layers to a Smart Object and downsampling the containing document.

harshadamarneAuthor

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aah!...yep got it...Thanks for that tip!!

harshadamarneAuthor

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Yeah baby!! That did it...Thank you!!!

(I was doing it directly fromt he Image dropdown...dont know why that wasnt working as well as the adjustment layer)

c.pfaffenbichler

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It might prove useful to make the Patterns »luminance-neutral«, so for example before adding the monochrome Noise to fill the Layer with 50% gray.

harshadamarneAuthor

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So I used 'desaturate' earlier and now I did it with 'Hue and Saturation' like shown by you. But I still have those red dots. I dont know how to get the grid neutral...it is neutral as far as I know. I havent set any transparency or anything on it.

c.pfaffenbichler

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I don’t see the Hue/Adjustment Layers in your screenshot.

There should be one for the grids and one clipping masked to the Hard Mix group.

harshadamarneAuthor

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Hi...the grids are neutral but the noise layer was set on 'difference' ...however getting it back to normal wasn't helping either. Following is a link to my file....Thanks a lot for this!!!

https://wetransfer.com/downloads/e1c5ebcdabeaab0c8963b145a69da16a20190524125056/481604416687b9ecc6994d41810a89ea20190524125056/c7f25d

c.pfaffenbichler

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Neither the grids nor the noise appear to not be neutral, desaturating gets rid of the red pixels (see screenshot).

harshadamarneAuthor

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Well actually what I sent you was after desaturating both layers. Also, if I reduce the noise level the effect is not the same...The grid still looks whole instead of looking grunge like....got any other ideas?? Thanks!

c.pfaffenbichler

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Are the grids completely neutral?

Can you provide the file via some file transfer platform?

harshadamarneAuthor

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Thanks a bunch!...This was very helpful, however I am still unable to achieve it exactly ...do you think it will work differently with a black background because that's what I am using. Screenshot below for your reference: