SubscribeWell, I don't. =]
It's so simple to achieve the effects I get on my backgrounds, with a free to use set of Photoshop Actions from DeviantArt.
I will be showing you how to apply actions to photos, and create quick and easy effects that look great on any artwork.
First, you need to download the pack. You can click on the photo above or click here. Simple, it should already be an .atn file so you don't even need to unzip.
Then you have to find the actions toolbar in your Photoshop. [I use Photoshop CS4 Portable] Of course, I already use mine, so mine is on the right hand side:
If you can't find it, it's probably not opened. You need to select Window and then Actions, or press Alt + F9.
To actually use an action, you have to select it from the list, and click the small play button at the bottom:
And that's it! As an example, I'll use this picture of Ashley Tisdale from her Crank It Up video.
Before - original photo, just sharpened
After - Action Smart Mix - Fashion Mag 1 used
And there you have it! Photoshop Colouring, very simple, takes seconds after you load the file. And after you import the actions in, you'll never have to do that again! Just as easy as clicking the play button.
Here are just a few more examples of how you can colour a photo!
Awesome, right? Have fun!
(Requested by @SelenaJustSmile)
