Comparables to Pixel Bender
Jul 27, 2013 12:08:58 #
I've seen some really nice work posted on this site employing the use of Pixel Bender in Photoshop. I don't have the full Photoshop program - it's more than I need - I just have PSE10, Lightroom and some free programs. Maybe I'm just googling/searching for the wrong thing, but I don't see anything comparable out there that's not in CS5. Anybody familiar with how to achieve a similar look using something other than Pixel Bender?
Thanks for any guidance you can provide!
Thanks for any guidance you can provide!
Jul 27, 2013 12:31:52 #
From what I understand, Pixel Bender is a programming language.
Depending on the effect you want, you may be able to find similar effects as plug-ins for PSE.
Google has loads of images...
https://www.google.ca/search?q=pixel+bender&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=EPTzUbuuHpCWjAKTg4H4Dg&sqi=2&ved=0CFMQsAQ&biw=1500&bih=752
You may be able to find what filter was used and that in turn would help to find a plug-in.
EstherP
Depending on the effect you want, you may be able to find similar effects as plug-ins for PSE.
Google has loads of images...
https://www.google.ca/search?q=pixel+bender&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=EPTzUbuuHpCWjAKTg4H4Dg&sqi=2&ved=0CFMQsAQ&biw=1500&bih=752
You may be able to find what filter was used and that in turn would help to find a plug-in.
EstherP
Jul 27, 2013 13:40:06 #
EstherP wrote:
Removing the Security 'S' activates an URL address: Google has loads of images...
https://www.google.ca/search?q=pixel+bender&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=EPTzUbuuHpCWjAKTg4H4Dg&sqi=2&ved=0CFMQsAQ&biw=1500&bih=752
You may be able to find what filter was used and that in turn would help to find a plug-in.
https://www.google.ca/search?q=pixel+bender&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=EPTzUbuuHpCWjAKTg4H4Dg&sqi=2&ved=0CFMQsAQ&biw=1500&bih=752
You may be able to find what filter was used and that in turn would help to find a plug-in.
http://www.google.ca/search?q=pixel+bender&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=EPTzUbuuHpCWjAKTg4H4Dg&sqi=2&ved=0CFMQsAQ&biw=1500&bih=752
Jul 27, 2013 13:54:44 #
Thank you both....I figured I was searching for the wrong thing, and of course I was.
Jul 27, 2013 13:59:04 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Removing the Security 'S' activates an URL address:
http://www.google.ca/search?q=pixel+bender&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=EPTzUbuuHpCWjAKTg4H4Dg&sqi=2&ved=0CFMQsAQ&biw=1500&bih=752
http://www.google.ca/search?q=pixel+bender&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=EPTzUbuuHpCWjAKTg4H4Dg&sqi=2&ved=0CFMQsAQ&biw=1500&bih=752
Thanks Nikonian. I knew that, just didn't look closely enough. Would like to know too, why UHH puts that s in there!
EstherP
Jul 27, 2013 14:01:34 #
EstherP wrote:
UHH has nothing to do with it. Original URL website sets the security 'S'. As an example, all Facebook addresses have the same added security.Thanks Nikonian. I knew that, just didn't look closely enough. Would like to know too, why UHH puts that s in there!
EstherP
EstherP
Jul 27, 2013 15:10:27 #
EstherP wrote:
From what I understand, Pixel Bender is a programming language.
Depending on the effect you want, you may be able to find similar effects as plug-ins for PSE.
Depending on the effect you want, you may be able to find similar effects as plug-ins for PSE.
There is a free Adobe plug-in called Pixel Bender. It is compatible with PS CS5 (not with PS CS6 or Elements). Once installed, this plug-in will be accessed via the Filter menu. Pixel Bender contains several filters; one of them (which seems to be very popular) is called Oil Painting.
http://blogs.adobe.com/labs/archives/2011/06/pixel-bender-plug-in-for-cs5-released-to-labs.html
Fortunately, in PS CS6 Adobe added the Oil Paint filter to the Filter menu. It is the same Oil Painting filter as in the Pixel Bender plug-in.
http://www.creativebloq.com/photo-editing/get-cool-oil-painting-effect-912813
If you are an Elements-only user, you could check one of the Topaz plug-ins -- Clean. Four of the presets available will produce results quite similar to Adobe's Oil Painting filter. These presets are: Cartooned, CrispStyle, Curly Smooth, and Stylize Details.
http://www.topazlabs.com/clean/
Jul 27, 2013 15:41:52 #
BTW, the beauty of the Pixel Bender plug-in is that you can add filters to its Gallery such as Escher's Droste Effect. (Note: This filter works just fine in PS CS5.)
http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/exchange/index.cfm?event=extensionDetail&extid=1700080
Side note -- Here are some other ways to achieve this effect.
GIMP has a free plug-in called Mathmap -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/joshsommers/378056770/
Purchase Ultra Fractal -- http://www.ultrafractal.com/
Use PhotoSpiralysis (online, free) -- http://www.photospiralysis.com/
http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/exchange/index.cfm?event=extensionDetail&extid=1700080
Side note -- Here are some other ways to achieve this effect.
GIMP has a free plug-in called Mathmap -- http://www.flickr.com/photos/joshsommers/378056770/
Purchase Ultra Fractal -- http://www.ultrafractal.com/
Use PhotoSpiralysis (online, free) -- http://www.photospiralysis.com/
Jul 27, 2013 20:42:24 #
Thank you Ziza...that is very helpful. I have some other Topaz plug-ins - I'll have to check out Clean also. I found a Photoshop tutorial that will also work in Elements with the exception of creating an action. I'll check out the other links you've provided. Greatly appreciate the info!
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