How To Age Gracefully
Jan 11
A New Twist On Old
I hope your 2012 is off to a very creative start. If one of your New Years Resolutions is to add some new looks to your image portfolio, then you are in luck!
This week, I was working on a video tutorial on how to get a cool antique effect in Photoshop. I’ve tried several different ways over the years, but I liked the look I got from this technique- so I thought I’d share it.
BEFORE
Here is the portrait I started out with. I find the technique works best if you start with an image that has fairly dramatic lighting.
I basically added a texture layer on top of the image, then adjusted the blending mode. If you’d like to see the step-by-step Photoshop tutorial, you can view it on my YouTube Channel.
AFTER
Here is the final image:
The image has taken on a rich, golden tone – along with some vignetting. We’ve also applied some grit and texture to add to the effect.
Want to give it a try yourself?
No problem!
Just use the “SHARE TO GET” button below. You basically give a shout-out on Facebook or Twitter telling your friends about the technique and the texture file will download for FREE! Can’t beat that, huh?
Give it a shot and let me know what you think.
No downlaod prompt came after psoting?
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i posted it in FB but i can´t download the filter…
ok, I have shared this on my Facebook business page, as well as my personal page but still can’t download it. I keep getting the ‘you have to share the link before you can download’ message. What do I do? I have shared it twice now, would really like the texture file. Thank you.
Hey everyone- thanks for the heads-up. Looks like there was a problem with the PayWithTweet button. I’m trying it a different way now.
I just tried it and it worked – so everything should be fixed. Please let me know if you run into any problems!
Sorry for the mixup.
Larry
Works now! Thanks.
Glad to hear it!
It worked for me. Thank you !
You are certainly welcome – happy creating!
This is great! Thanks for sharing this tutorial link… Hope I can do this perfectly.
I know you can do it. Go for it!
I just posted on Facebook but no file downloaded. Thanks for your help. Love the antique pic file.
Sorry — just figured out the final step. Thanks so much for the file!!
Great Pat. Best of luck with the technique!
hi, I like ur lessons, they r so easy to understand and so simple and so effective.
but can u tell me please from where I can find more filters like this?
thanks for ur helping
They are everywhere. Try doing a Google search for “Photoshop Actions” or “Photoshop Filters” and you will be swamped with options.
I posted and got no download?
I’ll send it to you Pam. Not sure why the download didn’t work.
i just tried it, it wont download either.
No download either. Logged into facebook and saw no prompt anywhere?
Never mind! I got it! Woo Hoo!
Great- glad it worked out! Mind posting what tripped you up and how you got it to work? I know others have had difficulty and might love some clarification.
Hi Larry…I enjoyed your tutorial. I’m learning PS5. I do not have a twitter for face book account. Will you please send me the texture file. Thanks LB