>> * Try the crystallize filter at the minimum size and fade/blend at reduced opacities or mask etc.
* Add some random subtle noise, but not in the highlights/shadows (blend if sliders or masks can be used for this 'smart noise'): << I forgot one last filter to try towards the end of my post, as I still use v6 at work and this feature is not available: * Stylize/Diffuse/Anisotropic - which often softens but sometimes does interesting 'painterly' like things... Regards, Stephen Marsh. =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
