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Photoshop reigns supreme in crafting image effects, easily visible on contemporary movie posters. To achieve such results, we must start with the basics, like creating radiant light effects as outlined in this tutorial.
Step-by-Step Guide to Crafting Radiant Light Effects in Photoshop
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Step 1: As usual, start by creating a new file with any dimensions. Remember, the aspect ratio when creating light cluster effects in Photoshop will differ. For a precise match, choose 600 x 350.
Step 2: If the default layer isn't black, fill it with black and duplicate it using Ctrl + J.
Step 3: Next, we'll utilize the Gradient Tool by clicking its icon or using the shortcut G.
Step 4: Select the default color as shown in the image for the first gradient fill type, ensuring all parameters are precisely accurate.
Step 5: Back to the Layer, hold Shift and drag from bottom to top as shown to apply Gradient fill.
The result after applying the fill will be as shown below. If you make a mistake, you can redo it. This step doesn't need to be overly precise.
Step 6: Next, go to Filter > select Distort > then select Wave.
Adjust the following parameters in Wave:
* Number of Generators: 10.
* Wavelength: Minimum is 10 and Maximum is 120.
* Amplitude: Minimum is 5 and Maximum is 35.
* Scale: 100% for both.
* Type: Square.
* Undefined Areas: Select Repeat Edge Pixels.
>> The results of the above steps will be as follows:
Step 7: Proceed to Filter > select Distort > then select Polar Coordinates.
Here, simply set Rectangular to Polar.
>> And the result will look like this, we're almost done creating the radiant light effect in Photoshop.
Step 8: Press Ctrl + U and check Colorize, here you adjust HUE to 200 and Saturation to 25.
>> Here's the result.
Step 9: Proceed to Filter > Select Render > then select Lighting Effects to choose lighting effects.
Here, choose Blue Omni under Presets.
And the parameters for Blue Omni are as follows:
* Color: White with Intensity 35.
* Color: White with Exposure 0.
* Gloss: 69.
* Metallic: 0.
* Ambience: 9.
* Texture: None.
After this step, creating radiant light effects in Photoshop is completed, and you can see the result right here.
There are many ways to apply effects after creating radiant light effects in Photoshop. Try applying it to a familiar image. The result might look like this.
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