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Create fantasy light effects (part 2)
11. More colours Create a new layer above the 3D render and the shapes, but below the model’s layer. Change the blend mode to Screen and, using a big soft brush, make a few strokes with different...
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5 ways to add drama to your images
1. Selective Colour First of all, duplicate the background image twice keeping the original layer locked. With the last layer selected, choose Other>High Pass and apply the filter with a Radius of...
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Make creative collages in Elements in just four steps!
1. Prepare the canvas Go to the first image and double-click the layer’s thumbnail to unlock it. Go to Image>Resize>Canvas Size. In New Size, change units to Percent and make the Width 400%....
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Use the Elements Effects Panel
1. Add lens flare Start in the filters section of the FX panel. Use the drop-down above the thumbnails to select Show All. Half the way down, you’ll find an effect called Lens Flare. Double-click on...
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Get this White Neon action on the FileSilo: free right now!
We’ve got a new free download over the FileSilo right now. Taken inspiration from Andre Villanueva’s tutorial in Issue 126, we’re giving you a simple white neon action, along with the brick pattern,...
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Add creative lighting effects in nine steps
1. Add texture Open your start image and add paint splatter brushes like the one in this image. You can find some online on the FileSilo; move into position and set the blend mode to Multiply. Repeat...
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How do I add illuminating light effects to my image?
Start with an Unsharp Mask to add clarity, then duplicate and set to Soft Light. In our example, black to transparent Linear gradients were added round the edges and sky. Next, a battery of adjustment...
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Explore the Lighting Effects filter!
1. Place and position Open a file with an apple and use this as the base onto which you’re going to place candles. You can use any apple or candle pictures for this, as long as the flame is in focus...
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3 steps to building fantasy landscapes
1. Cut out your elements Pick the most suitable method for creating your mask. For example, here circular planets are cut out using the Elliptical Marquee tool. Use the Pen tool to cut out more...
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Create ice text effects!
1. Create text Open a new document on Photoshop, and set the Foreground colour to white. Select the Horizontal Type tool and an appropriate font (we used Book Antiqua Bold). In a large font size, type...
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