How to Create a Cartoon Caricature Effect in Photoshop

TLDRLearn how to convert your photos into a cartoon caricature effect using Photoshop. This tutorial covers step-by-step instructions on adjusting the image, creating the effect, adding outlines, and applying adjustments. Get creative with different variations of the effect and make your images stand out.

Key insights

🎨Photoshop offers a variety of tools and filters that can transform your photos into cartoon caricatures.

Using the Liquify filter, you can easily adjust facial features to create a unique caricature effect.

🌈The Poster Edges filter can add outlines to your image, enhancing the cartoon effect.

🔍The High Pass filter combined with the Overlay blend mode helps to enhance image details and sharpness.

💡You can customize the effect by experimenting with different filters and adjustment layers.

Q&A

Can I apply this effect to any image?

Yes, you can apply this effect to any image by following the step-by-step instructions in the tutorial.

Do I need Photoshop CC2015.5 or above to use the Liquify filter?

Yes, the updated Liquify filter is available in Photoshop CC2015.5 and above. If you have an older version, you may need to update Photoshop to use this feature.

What if I don't have the Oil Paint filter?

If you don't have the Oil Paint filter, you can skip that step. However, the final result may not be as smooth and detailed as shown in the tutorial.

Can I adjust the intensity and details of the effect?

Yes, you can adjust the intensity and details of the effect by experimenting with different settings in the filters and adjustment layers.

Is there a way to apply the effect to multiple images at once?

Yes, you can create an action in Photoshop to automate the process and apply the effect to multiple images at once. This can be a time-saving technique for batch processing.

Timestamped Summary

00:14Learn how to convert photos into a cartoon caricature effect in Photoshop.

00:32Prepare your image by unlocking it and converting it to a Smart Object.

01:36Use the Liquify filter to adjust facial features and create the caricature effect.

05:38Add outlines to the image using the Poster Edges filter.

07:10Apply the High Pass filter to enhance image details and sharpness.

08:15Make additional adjustments to the image using adjustment layers.

09:10Learn extra tips to further customize the effect and create variations.

09:50Reapply the effect to any image by using smart objects and saving the file with the new image.