Photoshop is reimagining the way filters work. A new film-inspired light leak filter is coming to Photoshop later this year – and no, it’s not AI
Adobe is teasing an update to how filters work in Photoshop, including a new light leak filter and an AI Assistant tool for creating your own
Adobe Photoshop is set to revamp its filter functionality, offering users a non-destructive layer approach and a new light leaks filter. This comes alongside a partnership with Nvidia, enabling RTX Spark chip-equipped devices to process images up to twice as quickly within Photoshop and Premiere. During a demonstration of this enhanced GPU-accelerated workflow, Adobe subtly revealed an entirely new method of filter manipulation.
Traditionally, Photoshop's filters operate on the active layer, but the upcoming version will allow filters to function similarly to non-destructive layers. This means users can selectively apply effects like Gaussian Blur to specific layers. Furthermore, supported filters will update in real-time on the canvas, with adjustments made directly in the Properties panel rather than a pop-up window.
Adding to the suite of new features, Adobe is introducing a film-inspired light leaks filter. A demo showcased preset options for quick results, with the ability to tweak the pattern, strike amount, and color using sliders in the Properties panel. On the canvas, users can also adjust the size, rotation, and center point of the light leak.
Contrary to speculation, this new filter is not powered by generative AI. Adobe clarified that the updates will be available on any device equipped with a compatible GPU, not just those with the RTX Spark chip. Interestingly, Adobe hinted at the potential for the AI Assistant to assist in creating custom filters within Photoshop.
While the new light leaks filter doesn't rely on AI, Adobe hinted at an exciting development: the AI Assistant may soon help users craft their own filters. Demonstrations indicated the tool's use in creating custom lens flare and rain droplet filters. Users would also be able to specify sliders to fine-tune the generated filters. Adobe confirmed these enhancements to Photoshop will roll out "later this year."
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