Contours
The Contours effect draws contour lines on an image to create a cartoon effect. Customization includes rounding, line frequency, color, and strength.
Customized settings can be saved as a preset for future use. Presets can be selected from the Presets drop-down, or saved by clicking the adjacent Save icon.
To apply a Contours effect:
- Select Filter | Add | Special Effects from the main menu, or press Shift + Alt + S.
- In the Effects dialog, navigate to the Artistic group.
- Select Contours.
- Set the options as described below.
- Do one of the following:
- Click OK to accept your changes and close the panel.
- Click Cancel to discard your changes and close the panel.
Contours Options
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Rounding |
Specifies the amount of curve in the contour lines. The higher the value, the rounder the lines. |
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Line frequency |
Specifies the amount of space between the contour lines. The higher the value, the closer the lines move together. |
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Strength |
Specifies the strength of the line. The higher the value, the darker the line. |
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Line color |
Specifies the color of the contour lines. |
Right-click a slider to reset to the default value.
Use the Edit Brush to paint this effect onto specific areas of the image. 
Use the Gradient tool to transition this effect across specific areas of the image. 
Use the Radial Gradient tool to apply effects around, or directly to, a center point. 