Photoshop Tutorial: How to Transform PHOTOS into Gorgeous, Pencil DRAWINGS

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  • Опубликовано: 10 май 2013
  • Photoshop CS6 tutorial showing how to transform photos into subtle, gorgeous pencil drawings.
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  • @BLTV_Photoshop
    @BLTV_Photoshop  3 года назад +19

    Hello everyone! I hope you enjoyed this video! More than 85% of my viewers aren't subscribed, so if you like my videos, please SUBSCRIBE to my channel. It would really help out! Thank you very much! ~ Marty 💙

  • @robertkane3726
    @robertkane3726 4 года назад +20

    I had just watch several RUclipss tapes that were 15 minutes or greater, and non of them are even close to yours and yours is much shorter and more informative. Thank you so much and keep up the good work.

  • @Ricardo-ns5hl
    @Ricardo-ns5hl 8 лет назад +426

    Now THIS is a tutorial... short... right to the subject and no bullshit

    • @7ydia837
      @7ydia837 8 лет назад +4

      +Ricardo Ceron agree! very helpful and straightforward

    • @michaelreyes8525
      @michaelreyes8525 7 лет назад +1

      Here is the best photo editing tutorial that you can check out: HootPhoto. info

    • @MultiKwolf
      @MultiKwolf 7 лет назад +3

      i agree, no bullshit, most of the tutorial are annoying 30 min or even a part 1 kind of shit not to mention they mostly constantly tries to promote them self for exposure. This is much better.

    • @Somabilbooks
      @Somabilbooks 7 лет назад +2

      Ricardo I Agree he is Number 1..No Waste Time Ecer

    • @hagalazrune1410
      @hagalazrune1410 6 лет назад +4

      YES ! He talk and its simple, easy to understand... NOT A DAMN FUCKING BACKGROUND MUSIC ! Those annoying tutorials are legion

  • @justinnatarajan1617
    @justinnatarajan1617 8 лет назад +39

    This was one of the best tutorials I have ever come across in RUclips. So simple and short, yet so informative. Great job Marty. Thanks a lot.

  • @A-KDJ
    @A-KDJ 9 лет назад +15

    Holy crap!! This has got to be one of the best tutorials I've ever seen. Hats off to you, Marty.

  • @EmmaleighNikolePhotography
    @EmmaleighNikolePhotography 5 лет назад +10

    This was the best tutorial ever. Normally I have to watch the video over 5 times, but I watched it once and was able to create exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for this!

  • @vidmaster7
    @vidmaster7 7 лет назад +5

    This is one of the most useful Photoshop tutorials I've watched. Thank you for keeping it succinct and giving us just what we need to be successful.

  • @chrissearle23
    @chrissearle23 7 лет назад +8

    At last! Someone who can make clear and easy to follow videos! Bravo!

  • @sterlingteaches
    @sterlingteaches 9 лет назад +31

    Excellent Tutorial. Thank you!

    • @vladimirperisic9208
      @vladimirperisic9208 6 лет назад +1

      hey ,if anyone else needs to find out about how to draw amazing pencil portraits try Skyarza Portrait Coach Star ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some incredible things about it and my buddy got excellent success with it.

  • @231152johny
    @231152johny 8 лет назад +16

    This is amazing, many thanks for sharing it.

  • @TheMaricamp
    @TheMaricamp 5 лет назад +7

    Thank you for a simple tutorial that has really helped me today

  • @Navigator777777
    @Navigator777777 8 лет назад +1

    Like many, I too was having trouble after the hue saturation operation.
    CS6 on a Mac.
    I was not able to invert by keyboard. All other methods produced an xray-like look.
    I finally got result by inverting first and then doing the hue saturation.
    Works now and I love it.

  • @quinn4091
    @quinn4091 7 лет назад +2

    This is how tutorials should be. Clear voice, good sound, explains all steps, zooms in and emphasizes the options with red square, we know at all times where he's pointing with the mouse and adds written shortcuts while he's saying them. Excellent job!

  • @bassagent97
    @bassagent97 9 лет назад +6

    now THIS is what you call.. a TUTORIAL!
    easy, quick, clear, understandable :)

  • @duanefitzhugh4093
    @duanefitzhugh4093 7 лет назад +3

    You have a great voice for a tutorial! Also, thank you for being very specific with how to do specific tasks (such as duplicating a layer) and for giving commands in both PC and Mac. This was clear and simple. Thank you!

  • @johnnelson9869
    @johnnelson9869 9 лет назад +1

    This tutorial is fabulous! And it's also the most straight-forward, easy-to-follow one I've ever viewed and tried. Great job!!!

  • @designman9915
    @designman9915 4 года назад +1

    In December 2013 i started learning photoshop and the first video tutorial was this video.This video was pain in the ass to follow but now i am a freelancer and a pro photoshop artist thank you so much for doing this and still posting videos.

  • @Sven2157
    @Sven2157 5 лет назад +36

    Marty, I have no EARTHLY idea, why anyone would mark your videos negatively! Thanks!

    • @MasterMainak
      @MasterMainak 4 года назад +3

      U know why they did that? :P because maybe they tried this technique and said somewhere "look i drew this" then they got caught XDDDDD they tilted and raged and disliked this video then out of frustration hahahaha

  • @damianhanleyinc1776
    @damianhanleyinc1776 7 лет назад +164

    Great video! Thanks for not doing 15 minutes of useless commentary like all these other J.O's.

    • @TheCPtutorales
      @TheCPtutorales 7 лет назад +19

      *Hey what's up guys welcome back to another video, and now today I'm going to Ugh I mean sorry, in THIS video, because I'm going to be uploading MORE videos of photoshop, probably today, but you'll be seeing them tomorrow, so make sure you stay tuned to see those videos for more awesome photoshop tutorials, and as always let's begin this video*
      *plays intro, 30 seconds of dupbvstep shit*
      *Ok so what we're going to be doing now is a tutorial in how to change a black guy's face into a white guy's nipples, and for this we're going to be clicking here* like, actually instead of telling us where, we have to be searching the fkn little mouse *and then we're going to go on blender options because we can't change the effects of the face if we don't change the blending options, so basically here what we're doing* he forgets that he was choosing blending *is a face split, we're going to actually make the face look like the white guy's nipples just like this*
      *Doesn't even comment, just let's us "see" how it's done and then
      *Alright guys, this'd be it, make sure to leave a like and SMASH that subscribe button down below, see ya in the next Photoshop tutorial video for my special 100 subs, see ya' next time*
      *ends*

    • @michaelreyes8525
      @michaelreyes8525 7 лет назад +1

      Here is the best photo editing tutorial that you can check out: HootPhoto. info

    • @ChodeOReilly
      @ChodeOReilly 7 лет назад +2

      lol

  • @Robthemonk
    @Robthemonk 9 лет назад +1

    Wow, this is great. I've literally just started using photoshop today and this is so easy to follow and has given me an understanding of layers and where to click to find certain effects. Thank you for the help!

  • @TOTAL457
    @TOTAL457 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you for this tutorial. There are so many gifted people who know how Photoshop really works. Well done Master.

  • @elizabethbolz2980
    @elizabethbolz2980 6 лет назад +13

    Clear cut and concise, thank you!

  • @petealvarado25
    @petealvarado25 5 лет назад +4

    simple & easy, thank you!!

  • @kencarpenter5715
    @kencarpenter5715 9 лет назад +1

    I must tell you, you are my new hero! Thank you for being clear, concise, and easy to follow.

  • @velocilaptop1
    @velocilaptop1 8 лет назад +2

    GREAT!!! Congratulations!!!

  • @brixfrancis1234
    @brixfrancis1234 7 лет назад +404

    I can draw realistic on papers. But a friend of mine want me to draw his gf but without paying me, so intead I'm gonna do this lol

    • @magnumpei2504
      @magnumpei2504 5 лет назад +15

      exact same scenario i have right now. Only problem is, the picture is really low quality, so i may have to draw it regardless.

    • @JustGraphic87
      @JustGraphic87 5 лет назад +47

      never do photoshop editing also for free, just an advice

    • @UnleashTheGreen
      @UnleashTheGreen 5 лет назад +2

      Just Graphic why?

    • @arijeetbhattacharya9787
      @arijeetbhattacharya9787 5 лет назад +16

      @@UnleashTheGreen because graphic designing is a rare skill

    • @reynacruz1815
      @reynacruz1815 5 лет назад +23

      i know its been a year but i hope you dumped that friend. A friend that wont pay you for your skill isnt a friend at all. they can go kick rocks with no shoes on.

  • @TechnTuts
    @TechnTuts 7 лет назад +5

    Thanks for this nice short tutorial...:)

  • @SteveWeaverIvyfield
    @SteveWeaverIvyfield 6 лет назад +1

    Your tutorials are THE BEST! Why? Because they're short, well descripted and enjoyable to watch. Thank you Marty!

  • @eschelar
    @eschelar 10 лет назад +1

    Great tut! I have also been using adjustment layers for this method. You've got some extra tips in there that I hadn't seen before.

  • @calvancandy8384
    @calvancandy8384 5 лет назад +3

    You’re tutorials are always brilliant Marty, it’s great to learn from you thanks.

  • @NitinVermaTheAnimator
    @NitinVermaTheAnimator 6 лет назад +6

    Quite an interesting thing to do

  • @coolcutsgal2
    @coolcutsgal2 4 года назад +1

    I'm SO APPRECITIVE of your video! I'm taking a makeup class and i needed a picture of myself as a sketching. this was a GOD SEND! Merry Christmas and Happy 2020!!

  • @xza777
    @xza777 8 лет назад +1

    Great Tutorial. Short, well explained, to the point. Thanks!

  • @qudamar
    @qudamar 6 лет назад +6

    Thank you Sir

  • @joeylowe2147
    @joeylowe2147 8 лет назад +16

    Thank you Marty! You are a life saver. I've been fretting about having to complete a self-portrait in my art class for several weeks. I have a favorite photograph that I was able to turn into a line drawing that I could use as a guide. The clean-up portion of your video is what made my project a success. I was having a difficult time trying to get the look I wanted. Merry Christmas and thanks again!

    • @BLTV_Photoshop
      @BLTV_Photoshop  8 лет назад +2

      +Joey Lowe :-)

    • @graffist1
      @graffist1 7 лет назад +3

      Blue Lightning TV Photoshop sux didnt work for me

    • @margofrank7918
      @margofrank7918 6 лет назад

      Here is the best tutorial to learn how to do pro photo editing: HootPhoto. info

  • @blurped1952
    @blurped1952 9 лет назад +1

    excellent tutorial. I chose to do the reduction in density and the cleanup together, by adjusting the opacity of the brush tool.

  • @ShannonHernandez
    @ShannonHernandez 6 лет назад +1

    Perfect tutorial! Thanks for the training, Marty!!

  • @Vectortoons
    @Vectortoons 7 лет назад +4

    This is a great tutorial :) It's so nice to have narration!

  • @rasshelltabuenashengtabs
    @rasshelltabuenashengtabs 3 года назад +3

    yey! I did it!.. Thanks to this vid, I feel like I can really make a pencil drawings without my friends knowing I am only using photoshop.. haha!

  • @intoart340
    @intoart340 7 лет назад +1

    Marty, you are a very good teacher. Please keep making tutorials, they are very helpful.Thank you

  • @georgegomes301
    @georgegomes301 5 лет назад +2

    Thanks for doing a tutorial that's easy to understand, and follow.

  • @salamatvet2675
    @salamatvet2675 4 года назад +4

    The best way to do the job, thanks a lot

  • @ahmedmohmmaedarbed7260
    @ahmedmohmmaedarbed7260 4 года назад +3

    احبك لانك تعلم الناس المبتدئين 😍♥️

  • @abinchi
    @abinchi 6 лет назад +2

    Love your tutorials. They are clear, understandable and precise. Great job, many thanks

  • @Cinnabar_and_Chalcanthite
    @Cinnabar_and_Chalcanthite 7 лет назад +1

    Absolutely brilliant!!! I also see below what do do with tones too dark or to light. Thank you so much!!!

  • @MsBombastix
    @MsBombastix 10 лет назад +9

    Love your tutorial here but as a fellow photoshop lover, if you wanna make the drawing have little pencil strokes, merge everything and copy the background layer, go to filter - filter gallery - graphic pen and choose the settings you feel looks good, then click ok and set that layer to "darken" in the blending modes. play with the opacity until it looks right. now your drawing has little drawing strokes, it looks even more realistic!!! take care :)

    • @MsBombastix
      @MsBombastix 10 лет назад +2

      I must specify "merge everything" after you follow this tutorial :) and then do what i said!

    • @bartgragg5042
      @bartgragg5042 10 лет назад

      MsBombastix
      Would you happen to know how to create the stroke effect that is used in the portraits in the Wall Street Journal? Stipple portraits I think they are called?

  • @AVweb
    @AVweb 9 лет назад +8

    Nice job on this tutorial, Marty. Absolutely lucid. And BTW, that model is just gorgeous.

    • @shevasiete7683
      @shevasiete7683 3 года назад

      interesting points ,if anyone else wants to discover easy ways to draw portraits try Loctavan Amazing Drawing Strategy (just google it ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my co-worker got amazing results with it.

  • @twalrus1
    @twalrus1 9 лет назад +1

    Hi Marty, I have something to add to this tutorial...first off, thanks! this pencil drawing is great! As to controlling the areas that start turning black with too much levels movement, I found that if you add an exposure layer and offset by about +0.10, it acts as a limiter to the blackness so that can go back and use the levels to your heart's content.

  • @thierrymemel
    @thierrymemel 4 года назад +1

    Best tutorial... Life becomes simple very simple when you are a digital artist like me . Much thanks. Need more .......

  • @mariyah80
    @mariyah80 4 года назад +2

    Simlpy... Fantastic!! short, clear, and without any cumbersome steps.... 👍👍

  • @khmer.7news
    @khmer.7news 7 лет назад +6

    Thanks !

  • @paoandrecm
    @paoandrecm 10 лет назад

    Best tutorial on how to make pics look as if drawn with pencil so far.
    Thank you

  • @evanthiaksamota
    @evanthiaksamota 6 лет назад +1

    I love the way you are describing it. concise and to the point and very helpful!

  • @brendaarnold5212
    @brendaarnold5212 4 года назад +4

    I've tried this on two older photos I have. Is there a way to enhance the picture so that it will transform better? If not, what makes this work so well? I noticed you have no background and the face is very clean and clear. Is it harder to do this on a man's face? I'm really having a tough time of it and I'm sure it is just my original. It is sort of "flat" in tones and contrast. Is that my problem? Thanks for all your great vids!!

    • @BLTV_Photoshop
      @BLTV_Photoshop  4 года назад

      There are many ways to correct the brightness and contrast of photos. For example, you can go to Image > Auto Tone or Auto Contrast. Or you can go to Image > Adjustments > Curves . In the Curves window, on the right, click "Auto".

    • @History-el7gd
      @History-el7gd 3 года назад

      yes girl

  • @jupru220
    @jupru220 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you for sharing. Great technique and teaching!

  • @DavisTibbz
    @DavisTibbz 7 лет назад +1

    Hey man, among all Photoshop tutors I have seen on RUclips, you make the best tutorials, since you not only zoom in frequently as needed, but also hse captions and drawings as you instruct. Keep up the good work! 😊

  • @calyfornykid
    @calyfornykid 4 года назад +14

    For a change someone who knows his stuff, easy to follow steps, and speaks English you can understand.

  • @Patrick-lm8iy
    @Patrick-lm8iy 8 лет назад +6

    i cant invert it

  • @adamantane1985
    @adamantane1985 3 года назад +2

    Oh, It's very clear step-by-step tutorial, THANKS!

  • @kavinduwimalasooriya9554
    @kavinduwimalasooriya9554 5 лет назад +1

    this is the greatest tutorial i ever seen, thank you

  • @RayReinson
    @RayReinson 8 лет назад +7

    This technique does not work in CS6. At Invert the image never went white but the Layers thumbnail was negative.
    Reply

    • @angelinamartin787
      @angelinamartin787 7 лет назад +3

      Agree. It didn't work... the invert never turned it completely white.

    • @graffist1
      @graffist1 7 лет назад +1

      angie_unicorn55 same here

    • @lizlebed
      @lizlebed 7 лет назад +1

      the same thing :(

    • @aaditsaluja7868
      @aaditsaluja7868 7 лет назад +2

      Well my image inverts but it is not completely white but still, if I do the steps completely it still gives that sketch look

  • @Rh0dan1970
    @Rh0dan1970 10 лет назад

    Marty...absolutely brilliant. Prezzo was prepared , concise instructions given and finally someone not breathing like the last pappa platypus trying to safe the species!

  • @LEYPEN
    @LEYPEN 5 лет назад +2

    Thank you for this ...Best tutorial ever 😍

  • @pakola131
    @pakola131 10 лет назад +1

    thank you for this, it was refreshing to have such clear instructions. I am a beginner and this has been so helpful, will now check out your other tutorials. :)

  • @bethmontes1191
    @bethmontes1191 9 лет назад +1

    You're a photoshop genius! Thank you!

  • @djocoeur2746
    @djocoeur2746 8 лет назад +1

    You're the best at tutorials. Thanks a million for all the great stuff on your channel.

  • @schmeggynz
    @schmeggynz 5 лет назад +1

    thanks I really enjoyed your simple easy tutorial!

  • @stoicfloor
    @stoicfloor 10 лет назад

    Damn. This is my first time using Photoshop I can easily follow this step-by-step guide to do exactly what I wanted to do!
    AMAZING! Thank you so much!

  • @wasimuhammad5100
    @wasimuhammad5100 4 года назад +2

    Amazing tutorial with no wasted of time..
    Thanx a lot

  • @nickcazares2851
    @nickcazares2851 10 лет назад

    Thanks for the tutorial! It'll help me transform the picture you see into a beautiful pencil drawing!

  • @eda91176
    @eda91176 4 года назад +1

    Every tutorial you made is fantastic.

  • @MusicforFilmandTelevision
    @MusicforFilmandTelevision 8 лет назад +1

    Every video tutorial should be this straightforward and easy to understand. Too many people dilly dally around and take forever explaining things. Thank you for this awesome tutorial!

    • @BLTV_Photoshop
      @BLTV_Photoshop  8 лет назад

      +Royalty Free Background Music Thanks! Please go to goo.gl/txr6ye and at the bottom, cast your vote.

  • @sanapnza
    @sanapnza 6 лет назад +1

    Got to say Marty, you have one of the best Photoshop tutorial sites I have come across. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

  • @johnmjack
    @johnmjack 9 лет назад

    Thank you for the easy to follow instructions. You are an excellent teacher!

  • @rassie57
    @rassie57 5 лет назад +1

    Wonderful! Best tutorial I have ever seen!

  • @jameschang4037
    @jameschang4037 5 лет назад +1

    that's some cool stuff right there. simple and efficient.

  • @sassyk4081
    @sassyk4081 8 лет назад +1

    Thanks Marty. This tutorial was simply awesome!!!!

  • @drazenbeslic721
    @drazenbeslic721 10 лет назад

    Finally, someone who explains things clearly and makes it easy for beginners

  • @MrSyedfaisalraza
    @MrSyedfaisalraza 5 лет назад +2

    Hi Marty, Thank you so much, your video is very helpful for me and all viewers. Please keep continue.

  • @unitychansmmd3905
    @unitychansmmd3905 6 лет назад +1

    This one is the best out of all I found!

  • @pure.intentionzz
    @pure.intentionzz 2 года назад +1

    8 years ago and still so very relevant! Thank you so much!

  • @MGstaR17
    @MGstaR17 4 года назад +1

    Now I know how these ultrarealistic drawings are made! They will no longer deceive me.

  • @WildFlowerVT
    @WildFlowerVT 9 лет назад +1

    Great! Thank you. I look forward to using more of your tutorials :)

  • @SameerPrehistorica
    @SameerPrehistorica Год назад +1

    Good job, this should one of the rare videos which explains people about this photo to drawing method in a short duration. I guess many people would have not understood this method when they saw some videos with longer duration.

  • @BarryCraft
    @BarryCraft 6 лет назад +1

    Marty, I have been a subscriber for a couple years and all of your tutorials are extremely helpful and very well done. Your language is very articulate and the tutorials are very thorough. Keep up all of the excellent work!

  • @nathankaku8061
    @nathankaku8061 7 лет назад +1

    I love all of your Video tutorial, Simple and straight to the point and very easy to understand.
    You've produced the best tutorials for beginners.
    Thank you so much

  • @Bdhacker101
    @Bdhacker101 4 года назад +1

    Blue Lightning you are undoubtedly the best PS tutor on RUclips! XD

  • @joshbosselmann3630
    @joshbosselmann3630 9 лет назад

    This is fantastic. Clear, quick and to the point. Created exactly what I wanted and taught me some quick keys along the way. Thank you!

  • @lbobbert
    @lbobbert 10 лет назад

    Thanks! Many years ago I taught classes on Photoshop for a couple universities. I still play with it. Your quick pencil drawing lesson was very good and enlightening since I have failed to stay up with the new tools. Thanks!

  • @raul1899
    @raul1899 6 лет назад +2

    Beautiful dude. I'm stunned. This really means a lot to me because of what I'm about to draw. Thank you very much. From the heart. Much love. I'm so happy I found this. I feel lucky today :).

  • @walmirpinheiro512
    @walmirpinheiro512 7 лет назад +1

    Wonderful. I had already done this, but had forgotten the steps. Great.

  • @yotna
    @yotna 9 лет назад +1

    Amazing! Great tutorial!

  • @vladsharov3110
    @vladsharov3110 7 лет назад +1

    I absolutely adore this video. Great job as always

  • @carleetbunjira611
    @carleetbunjira611 5 лет назад +1

    Dream come true...Love you brother!

  • @eduardomartins3073
    @eduardomartins3073 7 лет назад +1

    Thank you
    that was great
    you are the only one that talk slow and show the clicks in zoon.....
    very easy to follow....thanks for understand people who are learning..
    Eduardo

  • @muffinsparkle1006
    @muffinsparkle1006 4 года назад +2

    Thank you. Thank you so much. I'm new to Photoshop, this video of yours helped me a lot ♥️

  • @EngkuRAIN
    @EngkuRAIN 8 лет назад +1

    *Awesome works thank you for sharing! I enjoy photography a lot and which I had your skills to work in Photoshop like that.*

  • @vasanthisinnathamby4779
    @vasanthisinnathamby4779 Год назад +1

    Your tutorial is clear and precise. Thank you.

  • @erikgeertsen6996
    @erikgeertsen6996 4 года назад +2

    Short effective to the point 100% bravo

  • @Graceful_Peaceful
    @Graceful_Peaceful 9 лет назад +2

    I love all your tutorials! They're very detailed. Thank you for sharing all of your videos. Love