Been using Illustrator for years but never explored the filter section. The only one I do use is to round the edges. Because a round box might not have the rounding I want, I rather make an rectangle first and later round out the edges.
So which filter do you use allot and why.
which filter do you use the most?
Been using Illustrator for years but never explored the filter section. The only one I do use is to round...
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rinaldidesigns
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Posted 07 October 2007 - 12:11 PM
Roughen is my favorite filter, it makes everything, lines, shapes, look less 'hard edged'...more hand drawn and casual....
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Posted 21 January 2008 - 01:34 AM
Lately, I've been composing some collages using digital photos and general mixed media and have been using the Focal Blur filter (Photoshop), once the image is flattened.
The filter assigns a blur that mimics that of a camera lens (with customized focal length) and I've more often then not been pleased with the end result.
I went ages without noticing this filter, too.
The filter assigns a blur that mimics that of a camera lens (with customized focal length) and I've more often then not been pleased with the end result.
I went ages without noticing this filter, too.
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Posted 29 January 2008 - 08:26 AM
I use the Blur tool very often in illustrator... it is the best for 3-dimensional accents and background glows or gradients..
(oh and rounding the edges the way you want can also be done by setting the corner radius when you click the file with the shape tool, at least that is how i use it to get the "roundedness" i want)
(oh and rounding the edges the way you want can also be done by setting the corner radius when you click the file with the shape tool, at least that is how i use it to get the "roundedness" i want)
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Posted 29 January 2008 - 09:35 PM
I lately become fund of the 3d tool more. However not really producing any logo's with it yet. Only use it for fast mock up packaging look. It is a great tool to make a fast 3d bottle shape in few second and spin around to see how it look and go back and edit.
However I could do it too in 3d max but the pen tool of Illustrator is the best.
However I could do it too in 3d max but the pen tool of Illustrator is the best.
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Posted 04 July 2008 - 08:18 PM
mostly I use smart sharpen...helps to spruce up the JPEG visuals I send out
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Posted 05 July 2008 - 08:35 PM
Greatly depends on the specific need. I use them all in varying degrees, but I would have to say that probably Drop Shadow, Inside and Outside Glow, and Bevel and Emboss I use most often to build dimension into my illustrations. But, even there I usually find that I get can carried away with the filters, and then I have to back off to find the ideal build of subtleties.
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Posted 06 July 2008 - 03:28 AM
I actually use PS CS3 and my most favorite one is the Machine Wash. I tend to like doing the rust effect for some of the BBQ logos and sites I have had to do as well as for the digital scrap kits. It makes for a nice fast effect without having to go through all the motions to do it manually.
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Posted 05 August 2008 - 10:18 AM
The blur and sharpen tools are referred to as the “focus” tools since they work to harden, or soften edges within an image. The smudge tool is useful for retouching or for special effects.
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Posted 01 September 2008 - 12:16 AM
Used blur once or twice. We're talking about vector here though...
I use the distort stuff a lot. Haven't even thought about the Roughen filter though; that's probably going to be employed very soon now.
I use the distort stuff a lot. Haven't even thought about the Roughen filter though; that's probably going to be employed very soon now.
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