This is a panel from a webcomic I do. If you like this, go check it out: I Was Kidnapped By Lesbian Pirates From Outer Space!!!
I read a similar tutorial a few months ago, but when I tried it, it didn't work. So I messed around until I found something that worked for me.
If you want to follow along, I put up the elements for the tutorial here.
So, this tutorial requires a bit of pre-existing Photoshop knowledge. The alpha channels are usually the biggest hurdle. But once you figure them out, you'll be using them for everything.
EDIT [February 16th, 2010]: I've been learning a lot more about CMYK as I've been using this technique more and more myself. The red type contains my tips for making this EVEN BETTER!
And because so many people have asked, Photoshop is the only thing I know of that can do this. And it works best the larger the image is. I work at 450dpi, 7" x 10".
EDIT [February 21, 2010]: I recorded a video of myself using this technique! [link]
I read a similar tutorial a few months ago, but when I tried it, it didn't work. So I messed around until I found something that worked for me.
If you want to follow along, I put up the elements for the tutorial here.
So, this tutorial requires a bit of pre-existing Photoshop knowledge. The alpha channels are usually the biggest hurdle. But once you figure them out, you'll be using them for everything.
EDIT [February 16th, 2010]: I've been learning a lot more about CMYK as I've been using this technique more and more myself. The red type contains my tips for making this EVEN BETTER!
And because so many people have asked, Photoshop is the only thing I know of that can do this. And it works best the larger the image is. I work at 450dpi, 7" x 10".
EDIT [February 21, 2010]: I recorded a video of myself using this technique! [link]
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Given 2009-12-22Golden Age Tutorial by *rosalarian is a great tutorial that will guide you in some of the techniques needed to achieve an aged retro effect to comic pages and illustrations by combining both photoshop and textures.It is easy to follow and definitely worth a try.
Thank you for sharing!
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thanks a bunch for the tutorial, it was very helpful!
I worked too large and my lines were thin enough that it's hard to see the details. I could have made the halftone pixel number a little higher. But I'm still happy with the result.
two questions, whats the size of the original draw (The black and white draw)
and when you finished the draw in colors and close the photoshop in what format you save it? (i mean png, jpg, cymk???)
Thanks for your time and excuse my english!!!
two questions, whats the size of the original draw (The black and white draw)
and when you finished the draw in colors and close the photoshop in what format you save it? (i mean png, jpg, cymk???)
Thanks for your time and excuse my english!!!
I'll have to give this a go sometime.
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Thanks for the tut.
You're in CMYK mode, right?
I always remember photoshop steps better when there's an explanation why one should follow a specific step.
I've been wondering how to get that halftone look as well editing colors and such.
This is so incredibly helpful I can't wait to try some of it out!
Another question, how big was the image in this tutorial? Because I've applied the filter to a 20002 image and the dots came out gigantic on the default settings.
There is a way to set the dot size when you're in the halftone effects box. The very first thing in there should be the controls for dot size. 8 is the smallest it'll go.