Instructions for Using Filters

Open the image in Photoshop:

1. Open Photoshop

2. Open your image by going to the File menu and selecting Open.

3. Choose File and click Open

4. Make sure the Layers Palette is visible, if not go to Window - > Layers

5. Copy your background using the keyboard shortcut CNTRL + J (Command J)

6. Go to the Filter Menu and choose Filter Gallery

7. In the Filter Gallery at the bottom left corner choose Fit On Screen (It will allow you to see the whole image)

8. Try the various options under the Artistic List, when you like your choice click OKAY

Save the image:

Save your image by going to the File menu and Save As (Choose JPEG for finished images and PSD for unfinished images). For JPEG save the image at the highest size (Size 12).

***REMEMBER YOU CAN ALWAYS GO BACKWARDS ONE STEP WITH THE KEYBOARD SHORCUT CONTROL + Z or COMMAND + Z***

Advanced:

Use the Selection Tools to Change the color of particular areas in the image:

1. Under the Image menu choose Mode and RGB. If you are asked if you want to flatten the image, say no.

2. Select your foreground color by clicking on the top square in the Tools Palette, Select your color from the options provided

3. Use the marquee tools to draw out geometric shapes and then fill them with color using the paint bucket.

4. You can also make a second copy of the background and apply a different filter to it. Then you can erase parts of the top layer to reveal what is below.

Save your image by going to the File menu and Save As (Choose JPEG for finished images and PSD for unfinished images). For JPEG save the image at the highest size (Size 12).

***REMEMBER YOU CAN ALWAYS GO BACKWARDS ONE STEP WITH THE KEYBOARD SHORCUT CONTROL + Z or COMMAND + Z***