Designers often have to convert photographs of varying quality into vector art for further processing. Recently, however, vector graphics have become popular among non-professionals, for example, sometimes users convert a photo into a monochrome vector for showiness.
Instructions
Step 1
Open the original version in Photoshop. It is necessary that the shape in the photo that you will process is on a white background. If you do not have a photo of this type, then first remove the background using the program options (eraser or magic wand).
Step 2
Use a selection of the shape, and then copy what you have selected to apply to a new layer. Rename this layer "shape". Create a new layer and name it "background". Move the layer on the panel so that its position is below the "shaped" layer. By merging the two layers, we get a layer called "Base".
Step 3
After that apply the Isogelia tool to the "Main" layer to get the silhouette of the black and white composition. Next, you need to apply an Isogelia correction to the Base layer to get a black and white silhouette. Apply (Image - Adjustment - Threshold), which means Image - Correction - Isogelia.
Step 4
Next, use the Diffusion filter to smooth the jagged edges. (Filter - Stylize - Diffuse) Filter - Stylize - Diffuse. Now, in order to transform the edges of the picture into sharper outlines, apply (Image - Adjustment - Levels) Image - Correction - Levels, bring the right and left sliders closer to the center. For normal image adjustments, zoom in to 300%.
Step 5
Apply a trick for the layer called "Base_1". To do this, use (Image - Adjustment - Threshold) Image - Correction - Isogelia.
Step 6
Repeat from step 4 for Base _1. Create a new layer and fill it with black, then place it in place below the "Base" layer. Change the blending mode for the "Base_1" layer to the following "Difference."
It turned out not a pretty option, but it can be fixed. Use the "Base" layer as the active layer and add a layer mask. Using an eraser, remove unwanted areas on the girl's face.
Step 7
Set the "Base_2" layer visible. Apply Isogelia so that the eyes have a better outline. Then you need to repeat step 4. Apply "Lasso" and select the area of the eye, to transform it into a layer mask.
Next, the image will be converted from normal to vector. To do this, you need to create an arbitrary shape from the resulting image.
Step 8
Select the entire black area with the Magic Wand. Next, go over the RMB image and in the menu that opens, select "Generate work path".
Then use the help (Edit - Define Custom Shape) Editing - Arbitrary shape. Give the shape a name and save it.
