Tutorial#6


How To Filter Using Actions

Step One:

On your canvas, create a new layer and use the freeform pen tool to create any swigly line. Next you to your brush window and just select the 1px brush.



Step Two:

Make sure the Action Window is open by going to Window > Show Actions. Then create a new set by clicking the button that looks like a folder. Next, create a new action by clicking the button next to it that looks like create a new layer. Put it in the set you just created and pick a function key, I like to use F4.

Step Three:

Your actions are being recorded now, later it will be repeating. Go to the Path Window (Window > Show Paths) and right click, choose stroke using a paintbrush. Next, free transform (ctrl+t) and turn it or move it slightly over a little. Then press enter.



Step Four:

On the Actions window press the stop button that looks like a circle. Now press the function key (in my case F4) over and over until you are happy. When you're done repeating it, go to the Paths Window and right click > delete path.



After moving it into a picture, inverting it to white (CTRL+I) and setting the layer to softlight. This is what I got.