I would like to convert an image from google maps
into a black and white edition, without gray scale, something that will look like that
How can this be achieved with Adobe Photoshop CS5?
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2Have you tried simply drawing it?– ScottCommented Oct 9, 2013 at 13:20
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Try to play around with image contrast, gradient map etc.. I do concur with Scott that redrawing the map will probably yield a better-looking result, though.– VincentCommented Oct 9, 2013 at 13:29
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@Scott: Thank you very much for your comment. Unfortunately, I have to include the maps from google, therefore drawing them cannot be applied here. Even if it could, I don't think I could make it look exact;y like google.– ThanosCommented Oct 9, 2013 at 13:34
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@Bakabaka: Thank's for your comment. I tried to play a bit with B&W filter, contrast but the outcome is always something in gray scale...– ThanosCommented Oct 9, 2013 at 13:35
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@Thanos: after you've made a greyscale, try using Image > Adjustments > Threshold for a true B&W effect.– VincentCommented Oct 9, 2013 at 13:43
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The closest you could probably get without drawing it is to use the filter > stylize > find edges (adjusting the contrast first might work better). Once that is applied, use the threshold adjustment to make it black and white.
Here is a quick example of the result:
Another way is to use the filter gallery > stylize > glowing edges. This gives you a smoother line that you can adjust with sliders. Once you've adjusted it, use a threshold adjustment layer (adjust the slider), then invert it with the invert adjustment layer.
Here is what that looks like:
