7 Replies Latest reply: Aug 27, 2014 3:33 PM by Trevor Dennis

How do I find out what filter effect I used on an image after I have saved it?

Len Turnquist Aug 27, 2014 12:09 PM

I used a series of filters that gave an image a very cool painterly - impressionistic painting - quality. I have forgot what steps I took to get that effect. I have tried to go back and look at the image history but that did not tell me anything since I already saved the image. The finished photo looked like swirly painted brush strokes with depth just like you would get if you actually painted it.

I recall an old program like Fractal Painter used to have some filters like that. I don't think Fractal Painter even exists anymore. Does anyone know what I may have done to get that effect or how I can look at the image data to figure out what filters I used?

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rkelly0137 Aug 27, 2014 12:45 PM (in response to Len Turnquist)

I'm assuming you save it as a jpg or some other format without layers? Once you flatten it, that information is gone.

The Oil Paint Filter creates a similar effect to what you describe, you could try that. Or you could post up the photo and maybe others would have an idea.
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Len Turnquist Aug 27, 2014 1:57 PM (in response to rkelly0137)

Thanks. But not sure where I'm looking for the Oil Paint Filter. I'm running CS Cloud 2014.
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rkelly0137 Aug 27, 2014 2:02 PM (in response to Len Turnquist)

I don't have CC, but it should still be in the filters tab, under liquify.
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Trevor Dennis Aug 27, 2014 2:22 PM (in response to rkelly0137)

It does sound like Oil Paint, but that filter is not included with CC 2014. Is it possible you did this with the original CC?
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Len Turnquist Aug 27, 2014 2:37 PM (in response to Trevor Dennis)

Thanks Trevor You nailed it. It was in the CC original and for some reason not in the 2014 version. Thanks!
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Len Turnquist Aug 27, 2014 2:38 PM (in response to rkelly0137)

Thanks rkelly! You put me on the right track with the missing oil paint filter. It's not in 2014 CC for some reason.
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Trevor Dennis Aug 27, 2014 3:33 PM (in response to Len Turnquist)

Len Turnquist wrote:

Thanks rkelly! You put me on the right track with the missing oil paint filter. It's not in 2014 CC for some reason.

Check out Jeff Tranberry's CC 2014 FAQ for the reason why.
2014 release of Photoshop CC: FAQ
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