If you've ever scrolled through Facebook on your laptop or smartphone and clicked on a picture only to see something else pop up, that's called a 'magical' photo. The 'magical' effect always captures the attention of viewers. If you still don't know how to create a photo with this effect, the following article will guide you through a simple way to create 'magical' photos using Adobe Photoshop on your computer.
Here's a video tutorial on how to create 'magical' photos using Photoshop super easily:
- Instructions on creating images with virtual content, attracting and intriguing the curiosity of viewers. This makes it easy to convey messages and leave a profound impression.
- The instructions are performed on the Photoshop CS6 software version. Other Photoshop CS, CC versions can perform similarly.
1. How to Create Magical Photos Using Photoshop
Step 1: Create a New File
- Go to File > Select New (or press the Ctrl + N shortcut).
Creating a new file
- Fill in the size parameters for the image > Press OK.
Fill in the parameters for the new file
Step 2: Write Text on the Image
- Locate the Horizontal Type Tool (symbolized by
Write Text on the Image
- Adjust Color to black > Select OK > Then, Resize the font size accordingly (I choose 72pt).
Edit Text Formatting
Step 3: Create 'magical' text
- Locate the Horizontal Type Tool (symbolized by the letter T) > Write the Text you want to make magical.
Create 'magical' text
- Adjust Color to white and Opacity to 20%. Then, Resize the font size accordingly.
Edit text formatting
Step 4: Remove white background and make it transparent
- Double-click on Background > Select OK.
Remove background
- Press Ctrl + A > Press Delete.
Result after removing background
Step 5: Save the image
- Go to File > Select Save for Web (Legacy).
Save the 'magical' image
- Choose the PNG-24 format and Transparency > Press Save.
Select the format to save the image
Step 6: Test the magical image
After completion, try sending the image to your friends and see their reactions!
- The image when sent to friends.
The image when sent to friends
- The image displayed after clicking on it.
The image displayed after clicking on it
2. Some Impressive Examples of Magical Photos
An image concealing a heart
Send a 'magical' sun to viewers to click on
The Apple logo hidden next to the iPhone
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