Post pobrano z: How to Create a Stained Glass Text Effect in Illustrator

In the following steps, you will learn how to create a stained glass text effect in Adobe Illustrator.

For starters, you will learn how to set up a simple grid and how to create the letter outlines for your text design. Next, using the Appearance panel and some graphic styles, you will learn how to add the colored glass pieces.

Using basic vector shape building techniques and some basic effects, you will learn how to add shading and some subtle highlights. Finally, you will learn how to apply a simple opacity mask and how to use built-in Illustrator brushes.

For more inspiration on how to create text effects, you can find plenty of resources at GraphicRiver.

1. How to Set Up a Grid for the Text Design

Hit Control-N to create a new document. Select Pixels from the Units drop-down menu, enter 850 in the width box and 640 in the height box, and then click More Settings. Select RGB for the Color Mode, set the Raster Effects to Screen (72 ppi), and then click Create Document.

Enable the Grid (View > Show Grid) and Snap to Grid (View > Snap to Grid). For starters, you will need a grid every 10 px, so simply go to Edit > Preferences > Guides & Grid, and enter 10 in the Gridline every box and 1 in the Subdivisions box. Try not to get discouraged by all that grid—it will make your work easier, and keep in mind that you can easily enable or disable it using the Control-„ keyboard shortcut.

You can learn more about Illustrator’s grid system in this short tutorial from Andrei Stefan: Understanding Adobe Illustrator’s Grid System.

You should also open the Info panel (Window > Info) for a live preview with the size and position of your shapes. Don’t forget to set the unit of measurement to pixels from Edit > Preferences > Units. All these options will significantly increase your work speed. Now that everything is set up, let’s start to work on our text design.

2. How to Create the Outline of the Text Design

Step 1

Pick the Rectangle Tool (M) and focus on your toolbar. Remove the color from the fill and then select the stroke and set its color to black (R=137 G=147 B=150). Move to your artboard and simply create a 90 x 30 px shape—the grid and the Snap to Grid should make it easier.

Make sure that your shape stays selected and open the Appearance panel (Window > Appearance). Click the „Stroke” piece of text to open the Stroke fly-out panel, set the Weight to 5 px, and check the Align Stroke to Inside button.

Step 2

Using the same tool and the same Appearance attributes, add an 80 x 30 px shape and place it as shown in the first image.

Add a second 90 x 30 px shape and place it as shown in the second image. Create a second 80 x 30 px shape and a new 90 x 30 px shape. Place these rectangles as shown in the third image. In the end, these shapes will form the letter „S„. Your overall letter should be 90 px wide and 130 px long. Keep these overall dimensions in mind, and try to use them for the rest of the letters.

Step 3

Using the same tools and Appearance attributes, create the remaining letters from the „STAINED” word, as shown in the following image.

Here’s how you make the oblique shape used for the letter „N„. Create a 130 x 30 px shape and pick the Direct Selection Tool (A). Select the bottom anchor points and drag them 60 px to the right.

Step 4

Using the same tools and Appearance attributes, create the letters for the „GLASS” word. This will be the starting outline of your text design.

Step 5

Select all the shapes made so far and add copies in front (Control-C > Control-F). Select only these copies, open the Pathfinder panel (Window > Pathfinder), and click the Unite button.

Select the resulting shapes and focus on the Appearance panel. Remove the stroke color, select the fill, and set the color to R=57 G=181 B=74. Make sure that your green shapes are selected and hit Control-8 (or go to Object > Compound Path > Make) to turn them into one compound path. With your compound path still selected, hit Shift-Control-[ to send it to back (behind all the other shapes).

Step 6

For the following two steps, you will need a grid every 1 px. Just go to Edit > Preferences > Guides & Grid and enter 1 in the Gridline every box.

Focus on the letter „S” from the first word. Pick the Pen Tool (P) and create a simple path roughly as shown in the first image. Add a 3 px stroke for this new path and set its color to black. Using the same tool and Appearance attributes, add a bunch of paths connecting the edges of the letter, as shown in the following images.

Step 7

Focus on the rest of the letters and use the technique mentioned in the previous step to add the paths inside the letters, as shown in the first image.

Pick the Move Tool (M) and select everything. Hold Shift and click the green path to deselect it. Now that only the black paths are selected, go to Object > Path > Outline Stroke.

Step 8

Return to gridline every 10 px. Simply go to Edit > Preferences > Guides & Grid and enter 10 in the Gridline every box.

Select one of your black shapes and go to Select > Same > Fill Color to easily select all the shapes with a black fill color. Click the Unite button from the Pathfinder panel and hit Control-8 to turn the resulting shapes into one compound path. Select it and switch to the Direct Selection Tool (A). Enter 2 px in the Corners box from the control panel, and change the fill color to R=46 G=51 B=85. This final shape will be the main frame of your text effect.

3. How to Create the Glass Pieces for the Text Design

Step 1

Make sure that the frame shape is selected and add a copy in front (Control-C > Control-F). Select your green compound path and go to Object > Path > Offset Path. Enter a -1 px Offset and click OK. Select this new shape along with the copy of that frame shape and click the Minus Front button from the Pathfinder panel. Ungroup (Shift-Control-G) the resulting group of shapes.

Step 2

Let’s focus on one of the green shapes. Select it and go to the Appearance panel.

First, select the existing fill and replace the green with R=244 G=50 B=1. Using the Add New Fill button from the bottom of the panel, add a second fill for your selected shape. Select it, change its Blending Mode to Soft Light, and replace the fill color with a linear gradient. Open the Gradient panel (Window > Gradient) to edit this gradient. Set the angle to 90 degrees and then move to the gradient sliders. Select the right one and set its color to black, and then select the left one, set its color to black, and lower the Opacity to 0%.

Step 3

Make sure that your red shape is still selected, open the Graphic Styles panel (Window > Graphic Styles), and click the New Graphic Style button.

Step 4

Select another green shape and simply apply the saved graphic style. Focus on the Appearance panel, select the bottom fill, and change the color to R=254 G=123 B=0.

Make sure that this new shape stays selected, return to the Graphic Styles panel, and click the New Graphic Style button.

Step 5

Select another green shape and apply one of the saved graphic styles. Focus on the Appearance panel, select the bottom fill, and change the color to R=255 G=209 B=66.

Make sure that this new shape stays selected, return to the Graphic Styles panel, and click the New Graphic Style button.

Step 6

Select another green shape and apply one of the saved graphic styles. Focus on the Appearance panel, select the bottom fill, and change the color to R=229 G=239 B=66.

Make sure that this new shape stays selected, return to the Graphic Styles panel, and click the New Graphic Style button.

Step 7

Select another green shape and apply one of the saved graphic styles. Focus on the Appearance panel, select the bottom fill, and change the color to R=254 G=249 B=212.

Make sure that this new shape stays selected, return to the Graphic Styles panel, and click the New Graphic Style button.

Step 8

Now that you’ve saved your five graphic styles, move to the remaining green shapes and simply apply your saved graphic styles.

4. How to Add Shading and Subtle Highlights to the Text Design

Step 1

Disable the Snap to Grid (Shift-Control-„) and then go to Edit > Preferences > General and make sure that the Keyboard Increment is set to 1 px.

Select the frame shape and add two copies in front (Control-C > Control-F > Control-F). Select the top copy and move it 1 px to the right using the Right Arrow key. Reselect both copies added in this step and click the Minus Front button from the Pathfinder panel. Turn the resulting group of shapes into one compound path and go to the Appearance panel. Change the fill color to white (R=255 G=255 B=255), lower the Opacity to 50%, and don’t forget to change the Blending Mode to Overlay.

Step 2

Select your green compound path, pick the Direct Selection Tool (A), and enter 2 px in the Corners box from the control panel.

Add a copy in front (Control-C > Control-F), bring it to the front (Shift-Control-]), and change the fill color to R=56 G=61 B=95.

Step 3

Make sure that the compound path added in the previous step stays selected and focus on the Appearance panel.

Lower the Opacity to 10% and change the Blending Mode to Overlay, and then go to Effect > Artistic > Film Grain. Enter the attributes shown below, click OK, and return to the Appearance panel. Select the fill and go to Effect > Distort > Diffuse Glow. Enter the attributes shown in the following image and click OK.

Step 4

Select the green compound path, hit Control-C to copy it, and then focus on the Appearance panel. Select the fill and change the green to black. Lower its Opacity to 15% and change the Blending Mode to Soft Light, and then go to Effect > Distort & Transform > Transform. Enter the attributes shown below, click OK, and go to Effect > Blur > Gaussian Blur. Enter a 6 px Radius and click OK.

Step 5

Make sure that your black compound path stays selected and keep focusing on the Appearance panel. Add a second fill and select it. Make sure that the color is set to black, lower its Opacity to 30%, and change the Blending Mode to Soft Light, and then go to Effect > Distort & Transform > Transform. Enter the attributes shown below, click OK, and go to Effect > Blur > Gaussian Blur. Enter a 6 px Radius and click OK.

Step 6

Select the frame shape and go to Effect > Stylize > Drop Shadow. Enter the attributes shown in the left window (in the following image), click OK, and go again to Effect > Stylize > Drop Shadow. Enter the attributes shown in the right window and click OK.

5. How to Add Extra Shading With Illustrator Brushes

Step 1

Open the Brushes panel (Window > Brushes), open the fly-out panel, and go to Ope Brush Library > Artistic > Artistic_ChalkCharcoalTapered. We’ll need one of the built-in Illustrator brushes from this list.

Hit Control-F to paste in front the green compound path copied several steps ago. Hit Control-F one more time to add a second copy. Select it and focus on the Appearance panel. Remove the fill color and then select the stroke. Set the color to black and apply the Charcoal – Tapered brush from that panel.

Step 2

Make sure that the compound path with the artistic brush is still selected, and focus on the Appearance panel. Lower the Opacity to 30% and change the Blending Mode to Soft Light.

Step 3

Select the green compound path, bring it to the front (Shift-Control-]), and change the fill color to white. Select this white compound path along with the one that has the artistic brush, open the Transparency panel (Window > Transparency), and click the Make Mask button. In the end, things should look like in the second image.

6. How to Add the Background for the Text Design

Step 1

Enable the Snap to Grid (Control-„). Using the Rectangle Tool (M), create an 870 x 660 px shape and send it to back (Shift-Control-[). Fill this rectangle with R=26 G=31 B=45 and make sure that it covers your entire artboard.

Step 2

Select the rectangle made in the previous step, add a copy in front (Control-C > Control-F), and bring it to the front (Shift-Control-]).

Select this new shape, change its Blending Mode to Overlay, and replace the existing color with the radial gradient shown below. Use the Gradient Tool (G) to stretch your gradient as shown in the following image. Don’t forget that the yellow zero from the Gradient panel image stands for Opacity.

Congratulations! You’re Done!

Here is how your stained glass text design should look. I hope you’ve enjoyed this tutorial and that it helped you learn more about text effects and Illustrator brushes. Don’t hesitate to share your final result in the comments section.

Feel free to adjust the final text design and make it your own. You can find some great sources of inspiration at GraphicRiver, with interesting solutions to improve your text effect skills.

Learn More About Text Effects

If you want to learn more about text design and Illustrator brushes, check one of the following tutorials:

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Post pobrano z: Understanding Inner Shadows in Photoshop

Photoshop layer styles are a popular way to add effects, such as drop shadows and strokes, to layers in a non-destructive way.

In this tutorial, I’m going to explain all the different settings that you’ll need to know about when adding an inner shadow in Photoshop.

So, if you want to learn how to add an inner shadow in Photoshop, then continue reading to find out how easy the entire process really is.

Follow along with us over on our Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel:

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The Uses for an Inner Shadow

The traditional use for an inner shadow is to simulate 3D depth in a 2D image. This is done by creating an offset shadow within a shape to make it look as if it is cut out and casting a shadow on the object beneath it.

Below, you will see an example of how an inner shadow can indicate how big the light source is and where it is coming from, as well as how far away an object is from the background. By changing only the settings of the inner shadow, you can dramatically change the look of an image.

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The Layer Styles Inner Shadow Dialog Box

The Inner Shadow dialog box is shown below. The settings are nearly identical to the Drop Shadow dialog box—the only difference is that, instead of the shadow showing up behind the shape, it shows up within the shape.

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Blend Mode

The Blend Mode allows you to set the blending mode for your shadow. Typically you will want this to be Multiply or Linear Burn, so that your shadow darkens the layer that is behind it.

If you are unfamiliar with how all the different Blending Modes work, I highly recommend checking out the Blending Is Fun Basix tutorial.

This is also where you set the color of your shadow by clicking the color block next to the Blend Mode dropdown menu. By default, the shadow color will be black, but you can add a tint of color or even try something outrageous to get special effects.

In the following example, you can see that the color of the shadow on the left is black with a Blend Mode of Multiply, while the color of the shadow on the right is a dark purple color with a Blend Mode of Normal. This creates the result you see below.

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Opacity

The Opacity slider allows you to specify how transparent your shadow will be. A setting of 0% is completely see-through, while 100% is completely opaque.

In the following example, you can see that the shadow on the left adds a subtle hint of depth to the text, while the shadow on the right is more visible and adds even more depth.

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Angle

The Angle spinner and corresponding box allow you to change the apparent angle that the light source comes from. By turning the Use Global Light checkbox on, any changes you make to the angle of the Inner Shadow will also change the angle of the light sources used in other effects like Bevel & Emboss and Drop Shadow. By leaving it unchecked, you can change the light angle for the Inner Shadow independently of other effects.

The recommended setting is „checked” for most cases, because we want to have a uniform light source for the most cohesive-looking effect.

In the following example, changing the angle of the light source changes the way in which the shadow falls, and since Use Global Light is checked, it also changes the light angle for the Drop Shadow and Bevel and Emboss effects as well.

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Distance

The Distance slider changes the apparent distance between the subject and the background. The effect is achieved by altering the offset between the subject and the Inner Shadow itself.

In the following example, increasing the distance gives the effect that the text on the left is simply indented in the cardboard, while the text on the right is a completely separate piece hovering above the background.

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Choke

The Choke slider changes the falloff of the shadow in a linear fashion, or in other words, how gradually it fades out at the edges.

For a typical Inner Shadow, you will normally want to leave this at 0%, but for harder shadows you should increase it, and for shadows with hard edges or even inner strokes and faux highlights, you can set it all the way to 100%.

Adjusting the choke is almost the same as changing the size to 0 px and then altering the distance. It basically achieves the same effect in a different way.

In the following example, increasing the choke percentage to 100% changes the falloff of the shadow so that it has a hard edge.

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Size

The Size slider changes the apparent size of the light source by softening the edges of the shadow. When it is set to 0 px, the shadow is exactly the same size as the shape of the object. As you increase the size, the shadow grows in 1 px increments.

In the following example, increasing the size of the shadow gives us flexibility over controlling not only the overall size of the shadow, but the softness of it as well.

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Contour

The Contour shapes allow you to change the falloff of the shadow in a non-linear fashion. By choosing different curve profiles, you can get the shadow to fade out in different ways.

The only time this is really useful is when you are trying to achieve special glow or abstract effects.

In addition, the Anti-aliased checkbox allows you to improve the quality of the shadow with a very slight drop in performance. The performance hit is negligible, so I recommend always keeping the box checked.

In the following example, changing the Contour shape to an inverted „U” results in a shadow with a tiny gap between the edge of the shape and where the shadow starts. This is typically not a desirable effect.

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Noise

The Noise slider is a useful tool to give your shadow a gritty feel. If you are creating a style that is going to resemble dirt or concrete, adding some noise can help the overall effect. For a totally smooth shadow, leave it at 0%.

In the following example, setting the noise to 30% gives us just a little grit in the shadow. A good range to use is 0% to 30%, as going higher than 30% can often result in a very unnatural look.

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Saving and Loading Default Settings

You can save and load default settings for each effect in the Layer Styles dialog box. When you click Make Default, Photoshop will store whatever settings are currently active as the new default settings for that effect.

If you click Reset to Default, Photoshop will then load whatever settings were last saved. This allows you to experiment and simply reload the default settings if you want to start over.

Expand Your Photoshop Layer Styles Library

Want to build an extended Photoshop layer styles library, but don’t know exactly where to start? Well, don’t worry, since GraphicRiver has you covered, giving you a great selection of layer styles such as these ones.

Chalk Layer Styles

Give your text a unique look using this amazing Photoshop layer style, which will do all the work for you using just a couple of clicks.

3D Cinematic Layer Styles

Turn your work into a cinematic masterpiece using these professional-looking Photoshop layer styles that are easy to use.

Halloween Layer Styles

Whether it’s Halloween or not, this one should definitely be part of your layer style library, since it gives you that spooky vibe in a matter of seconds using just a couple of simple clicks.

Christmas Layer Styles

Turn your text into a work of art using one of 15 included layer styles that will help you bring the spirit and joy of Christmas into the heart of every beholder.

Rust Layer Styles

Whether you’re working on a video-game cover or just want to turn a boring old font into something different, this pack of industrial-looking layer styles should have you covered.

Advance Your Photoshop Skills

Just started out using Adobe Photoshop and feel like learning more about it? Well, today’s your lucky day since I’ve put together a little list of tutorials that should keep you going for the following days!

• 

  The A to Z of Adobe Photoshop

  Adobe Photoshop CC (and versions before it) is filled with tools, panels, and effects meant to give users as much control as possible over their…
• 

  How to Use Drop Shadows in Photoshop

  The drop shadow layer style is one of the most basic elements of Adobe Photoshop that can help accentuate your design. In this tutorial, we break down the…
• 

  How to Create a 'Stranger Things’ Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

  Learn an easy way to create a Stranger Things series inspired text effect, using only layer styles and some simple adjustments.
• 

  How to Create a Layer Mask in Photoshop

  In this quick tip tutorial, we will learn what a layer mask is, what it does, and how to create a mask in Photoshop!
• 

  35 Best New Photoshop Actions & Photo Effects for 2019 (Updated for 2020)

  Short on time? Use Photoshop actions and Photoshop templates for impressive photo effects! Check out the latest Photoshop actions from Envato Market and…
• 

  20 Vintage Photo Effect Photoshop Actions & Old Retro Styles

  Step back in time with an extraordinary vintage photo effect! Today we bring you 20 amazing vintage and retro-inspired Photoshop actions from Envato Market…
• 

  How to Make Gradients in Photoshop (and More!)

  Learn how to create a gradient in Photoshop, as well as how to load and save preset gradients in Photoshop.
• 

  How to Create a Haunted Portrait Effect in Photoshop

  Have you ever wanted to remove a person’s face? Maybe throw some worms in it? Then I have the perfect Photoshop effect for you! Because today, we will be…
• 

  How to Create a Stylized Chalk Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

  Use a texture, a couple of filters, and some drop shadow effects to create a super easy and quick stylized chalk text effect
• 

  How to Create a Photoshop Color Effect Action

  Learn how to create a beautiful color photo effect using Photoshop filters with this easy tutorial.

Post pobrano z: Understanding Inner Shadows in Photoshop

Photoshop layer styles are a popular way to add effects, such as drop shadows and strokes, to layers in a non-destructive way.

In this tutorial, I’m going to explain all the different settings that you’ll need to know about when adding an inner shadow in Photoshop.

So, if you want to learn how to add an inner shadow in Photoshop, then continue reading to find out how easy the entire process really is.

Follow along with us over on our Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel:

---

The Uses for an Inner Shadow

The traditional use for an inner shadow is to simulate 3D depth in a 2D image. This is done by creating an offset shadow within a shape to make it look as if it is cut out and casting a shadow on the object beneath it.

Below, you will see an example of how an inner shadow can indicate how big the light source is and where it is coming from, as well as how far away an object is from the background. By changing only the settings of the inner shadow, you can dramatically change the look of an image.

---

The Layer Styles Inner Shadow Dialog Box

The Inner Shadow dialog box is shown below. The settings are nearly identical to the Drop Shadow dialog box—the only difference is that, instead of the shadow showing up behind the shape, it shows up within the shape.

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Blend Mode

The Blend Mode allows you to set the blending mode for your shadow. Typically you will want this to be Multiply or Linear Burn, so that your shadow darkens the layer that is behind it.

If you are unfamiliar with how all the different Blending Modes work, I highly recommend checking out the Blending Is Fun Basix tutorial.

This is also where you set the color of your shadow by clicking the color block next to the Blend Mode dropdown menu. By default, the shadow color will be black, but you can add a tint of color or even try something outrageous to get special effects.

In the following example, you can see that the color of the shadow on the left is black with a Blend Mode of Multiply, while the color of the shadow on the right is a dark purple color with a Blend Mode of Normal. This creates the result you see below.

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Opacity

The Opacity slider allows you to specify how transparent your shadow will be. A setting of 0% is completely see-through, while 100% is completely opaque.

In the following example, you can see that the shadow on the left adds a subtle hint of depth to the text, while the shadow on the right is more visible and adds even more depth.

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Angle

The Angle spinner and corresponding box allow you to change the apparent angle that the light source comes from. By turning the Use Global Light checkbox on, any changes you make to the angle of the Inner Shadow will also change the angle of the light sources used in other effects like Bevel & Emboss and Drop Shadow. By leaving it unchecked, you can change the light angle for the Inner Shadow independently of other effects.

The recommended setting is „checked” for most cases, because we want to have a uniform light source for the most cohesive-looking effect.

In the following example, changing the angle of the light source changes the way in which the shadow falls, and since Use Global Light is checked, it also changes the light angle for the Drop Shadow and Bevel and Emboss effects as well.

---

Distance

The Distance slider changes the apparent distance between the subject and the background. The effect is achieved by altering the offset between the subject and the Inner Shadow itself.

In the following example, increasing the distance gives the effect that the text on the left is simply indented in the cardboard, while the text on the right is a completely separate piece hovering above the background.

---

Choke

The Choke slider changes the falloff of the shadow in a linear fashion, or in other words, how gradually it fades out at the edges.

For a typical Inner Shadow, you will normally want to leave this at 0%, but for harder shadows you should increase it, and for shadows with hard edges or even inner strokes and faux highlights, you can set it all the way to 100%.

Adjusting the choke is almost the same as changing the size to 0 px and then altering the distance. It basically achieves the same effect in a different way.

In the following example, increasing the choke percentage to 100% changes the falloff of the shadow so that it has a hard edge.

---

Size

The Size slider changes the apparent size of the light source by softening the edges of the shadow. When it is set to 0 px, the shadow is exactly the same size as the shape of the object. As you increase the size, the shadow grows in 1 px increments.

In the following example, increasing the size of the shadow gives us flexibility over controlling not only the overall size of the shadow, but the softness of it as well.

---

Contour

The Contour shapes allow you to change the falloff of the shadow in a non-linear fashion. By choosing different curve profiles, you can get the shadow to fade out in different ways.

The only time this is really useful is when you are trying to achieve special glow or abstract effects.

In addition, the Anti-aliased checkbox allows you to improve the quality of the shadow with a very slight drop in performance. The performance hit is negligible, so I recommend always keeping the box checked.

In the following example, changing the Contour shape to an inverted „U” results in a shadow with a tiny gap between the edge of the shape and where the shadow starts. This is typically not a desirable effect.

---

Noise

The Noise slider is a useful tool to give your shadow a gritty feel. If you are creating a style that is going to resemble dirt or concrete, adding some noise can help the overall effect. For a totally smooth shadow, leave it at 0%.

In the following example, setting the noise to 30% gives us just a little grit in the shadow. A good range to use is 0% to 30%, as going higher than 30% can often result in a very unnatural look.

---

Saving and Loading Default Settings

You can save and load default settings for each effect in the Layer Styles dialog box. When you click Make Default, Photoshop will store whatever settings are currently active as the new default settings for that effect.

If you click Reset to Default, Photoshop will then load whatever settings were last saved. This allows you to experiment and simply reload the default settings if you want to start over.

Expand Your Photoshop Layer Styles Library

Want to build an extended Photoshop layer styles library, but don’t know exactly where to start? Well, don’t worry, since GraphicRiver has you covered, giving you a great selection of layer styles such as these ones.

Chalk Layer Styles

Give your text a unique look using this amazing Photoshop layer style, which will do all the work for you using just a couple of clicks.

3D Cinematic Layer Styles

Turn your work into a cinematic masterpiece using these professional-looking Photoshop layer styles that are easy to use.

Halloween Layer Styles

Whether it’s Halloween or not, this one should definitely be part of your layer style library, since it gives you that spooky vibe in a matter of seconds using just a couple of simple clicks.

Christmas Layer Styles

Turn your text into a work of art using one of 15 included layer styles that will help you bring the spirit and joy of Christmas into the heart of every beholder.

Rust Layer Styles

Whether you’re working on a video-game cover or just want to turn a boring old font into something different, this pack of industrial-looking layer styles should have you covered.

Advance Your Photoshop Skills

Just started out using Adobe Photoshop and feel like learning more about it? Well, today’s your lucky day since I’ve put together a little list of tutorials that should keep you going for the following days!

• 

  The A to Z of Adobe Photoshop

  Adobe Photoshop CC (and versions before it) is filled with tools, panels, and effects meant to give users as much control as possible over their…
• 

  How to Use Drop Shadows in Photoshop

  The drop shadow layer style is one of the most basic elements of Adobe Photoshop that can help accentuate your design. In this tutorial, we break down the…
• 

  How to Create a 'Stranger Things’ Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

  Learn an easy way to create a Stranger Things series inspired text effect, using only layer styles and some simple adjustments.
• 

  How to Create a Layer Mask in Photoshop

  In this quick tip tutorial, we will learn what a layer mask is, what it does, and how to create a mask in Photoshop!
• 

  35 Best New Photoshop Actions & Photo Effects for 2019 (Updated for 2020)

  Short on time? Use Photoshop actions and Photoshop templates for impressive photo effects! Check out the latest Photoshop actions from Envato Market and…
• 

  20 Vintage Photo Effect Photoshop Actions & Old Retro Styles

  Step back in time with an extraordinary vintage photo effect! Today we bring you 20 amazing vintage and retro-inspired Photoshop actions from Envato Market…
• 

  How to Make Gradients in Photoshop (and More!)

  Learn how to create a gradient in Photoshop, as well as how to load and save preset gradients in Photoshop.
• 

  How to Create a Haunted Portrait Effect in Photoshop

  Have you ever wanted to remove a person’s face? Maybe throw some worms in it? Then I have the perfect Photoshop effect for you! Because today, we will be…
• 

  How to Create a Stylized Chalk Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

  Use a texture, a couple of filters, and some drop shadow effects to create a super easy and quick stylized chalk text effect
• 

  How to Create a Photoshop Color Effect Action

  Learn how to create a beautiful color photo effect using Photoshop filters with this easy tutorial.

Post pobrano z: Understanding Inner Shadows in Photoshop

Photoshop layer styles are a popular way to add effects, such as drop shadows and strokes, to layers in a non-destructive way.

In this tutorial, I’m going to explain all the different settings that you’ll need to know about when adding an inner shadow in Photoshop.

So, if you want to learn how to add an inner shadow in Photoshop, then continue reading to find out how easy the entire process really is.

Follow along with us over on our Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel:

---

The Uses for an Inner Shadow

The traditional use for an inner shadow is to simulate 3D depth in a 2D image. This is done by creating an offset shadow within a shape to make it look as if it is cut out and casting a shadow on the object beneath it.

Below, you will see an example of how an inner shadow can indicate how big the light source is and where it is coming from, as well as how far away an object is from the background. By changing only the settings of the inner shadow, you can dramatically change the look of an image.

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The Layer Styles Inner Shadow Dialog Box

The Inner Shadow dialog box is shown below. The settings are nearly identical to the Drop Shadow dialog box—the only difference is that, instead of the shadow showing up behind the shape, it shows up within the shape.

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Blend Mode

The Blend Mode allows you to set the blending mode for your shadow. Typically you will want this to be Multiply or Linear Burn, so that your shadow darkens the layer that is behind it.

If you are unfamiliar with how all the different Blending Modes work, I highly recommend checking out the Blending Is Fun Basix tutorial.

This is also where you set the color of your shadow by clicking the color block next to the Blend Mode dropdown menu. By default, the shadow color will be black, but you can add a tint of color or even try something outrageous to get special effects.

In the following example, you can see that the color of the shadow on the left is black with a Blend Mode of Multiply, while the color of the shadow on the right is a dark purple color with a Blend Mode of Normal. This creates the result you see below.

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Opacity

The Opacity slider allows you to specify how transparent your shadow will be. A setting of 0% is completely see-through, while 100% is completely opaque.

In the following example, you can see that the shadow on the left adds a subtle hint of depth to the text, while the shadow on the right is more visible and adds even more depth.

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Angle

The Angle spinner and corresponding box allow you to change the apparent angle that the light source comes from. By turning the Use Global Light checkbox on, any changes you make to the angle of the Inner Shadow will also change the angle of the light sources used in other effects like Bevel & Emboss and Drop Shadow. By leaving it unchecked, you can change the light angle for the Inner Shadow independently of other effects.

The recommended setting is „checked” for most cases, because we want to have a uniform light source for the most cohesive-looking effect.

In the following example, changing the angle of the light source changes the way in which the shadow falls, and since Use Global Light is checked, it also changes the light angle for the Drop Shadow and Bevel and Emboss effects as well.

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Distance

The Distance slider changes the apparent distance between the subject and the background. The effect is achieved by altering the offset between the subject and the Inner Shadow itself.

In the following example, increasing the distance gives the effect that the text on the left is simply indented in the cardboard, while the text on the right is a completely separate piece hovering above the background.

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Choke

The Choke slider changes the falloff of the shadow in a linear fashion, or in other words, how gradually it fades out at the edges.

For a typical Inner Shadow, you will normally want to leave this at 0%, but for harder shadows you should increase it, and for shadows with hard edges or even inner strokes and faux highlights, you can set it all the way to 100%.

Adjusting the choke is almost the same as changing the size to 0 px and then altering the distance. It basically achieves the same effect in a different way.

In the following example, increasing the choke percentage to 100% changes the falloff of the shadow so that it has a hard edge.

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Size

The Size slider changes the apparent size of the light source by softening the edges of the shadow. When it is set to 0 px, the shadow is exactly the same size as the shape of the object. As you increase the size, the shadow grows in 1 px increments.

In the following example, increasing the size of the shadow gives us flexibility over controlling not only the overall size of the shadow, but the softness of it as well.

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Contour

The Contour shapes allow you to change the falloff of the shadow in a non-linear fashion. By choosing different curve profiles, you can get the shadow to fade out in different ways.

The only time this is really useful is when you are trying to achieve special glow or abstract effects.

In addition, the Anti-aliased checkbox allows you to improve the quality of the shadow with a very slight drop in performance. The performance hit is negligible, so I recommend always keeping the box checked.

In the following example, changing the Contour shape to an inverted „U” results in a shadow with a tiny gap between the edge of the shape and where the shadow starts. This is typically not a desirable effect.

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Noise

The Noise slider is a useful tool to give your shadow a gritty feel. If you are creating a style that is going to resemble dirt or concrete, adding some noise can help the overall effect. For a totally smooth shadow, leave it at 0%.

In the following example, setting the noise to 30% gives us just a little grit in the shadow. A good range to use is 0% to 30%, as going higher than 30% can often result in a very unnatural look.

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Saving and Loading Default Settings

You can save and load default settings for each effect in the Layer Styles dialog box. When you click Make Default, Photoshop will store whatever settings are currently active as the new default settings for that effect.

If you click Reset to Default, Photoshop will then load whatever settings were last saved. This allows you to experiment and simply reload the default settings if you want to start over.

Expand Your Photoshop Layer Styles Library

Want to build an extended Photoshop layer styles library, but don’t know exactly where to start? Well, don’t worry, since GraphicRiver has you covered, giving you a great selection of layer styles such as these ones.

Chalk Layer Styles

Give your text a unique look using this amazing Photoshop layer style, which will do all the work for you using just a couple of clicks.

3D Cinematic Layer Styles

Turn your work into a cinematic masterpiece using these professional-looking Photoshop layer styles that are easy to use.

Halloween Layer Styles

Whether it’s Halloween or not, this one should definitely be part of your layer style library, since it gives you that spooky vibe in a matter of seconds using just a couple of simple clicks.

Christmas Layer Styles

Turn your text into a work of art using one of 15 included layer styles that will help you bring the spirit and joy of Christmas into the heart of every beholder.

Rust Layer Styles

Whether you’re working on a video-game cover or just want to turn a boring old font into something different, this pack of industrial-looking layer styles should have you covered.

Advance Your Photoshop Skills

Just started out using Adobe Photoshop and feel like learning more about it? Well, today’s your lucky day since I’ve put together a little list of tutorials that should keep you going for the following days!

• 

  The A to Z of Adobe Photoshop

  Adobe Photoshop CC (and versions before it) is filled with tools, panels, and effects meant to give users as much control as possible over their…
• 

  How to Use Drop Shadows in Photoshop

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• 

  How to Create a 'Stranger Things’ Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

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• 

  How to Create a Layer Mask in Photoshop

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• 

  35 Best New Photoshop Actions & Photo Effects for 2019 (Updated for 2020)

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• 

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• 

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• 

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• 

  How to Create a Stylized Chalk Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

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• 

  How to Create a Photoshop Color Effect Action

  Learn how to create a beautiful color photo effect using Photoshop filters with this easy tutorial.

Post pobrano z: Understanding Inner Shadows in Photoshop

Photoshop layer styles are a popular way to add effects, such as drop shadows and strokes, to layers in a non-destructive way.

In this tutorial, I’m going to explain all the different settings that you’ll need to know about when adding an inner shadow in Photoshop.

So, if you want to learn how to add an inner shadow in Photoshop, then continue reading to find out how easy the entire process really is.

Follow along with us over on our Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel:

---

The Uses for an Inner Shadow

The traditional use for an inner shadow is to simulate 3D depth in a 2D image. This is done by creating an offset shadow within a shape to make it look as if it is cut out and casting a shadow on the object beneath it.

Below, you will see an example of how an inner shadow can indicate how big the light source is and where it is coming from, as well as how far away an object is from the background. By changing only the settings of the inner shadow, you can dramatically change the look of an image.

---

The Layer Styles Inner Shadow Dialog Box

The Inner Shadow dialog box is shown below. The settings are nearly identical to the Drop Shadow dialog box—the only difference is that, instead of the shadow showing up behind the shape, it shows up within the shape.

---

Blend Mode

The Blend Mode allows you to set the blending mode for your shadow. Typically you will want this to be Multiply or Linear Burn, so that your shadow darkens the layer that is behind it.

If you are unfamiliar with how all the different Blending Modes work, I highly recommend checking out the Blending Is Fun Basix tutorial.

This is also where you set the color of your shadow by clicking the color block next to the Blend Mode dropdown menu. By default, the shadow color will be black, but you can add a tint of color or even try something outrageous to get special effects.

In the following example, you can see that the color of the shadow on the left is black with a Blend Mode of Multiply, while the color of the shadow on the right is a dark purple color with a Blend Mode of Normal. This creates the result you see below.

---

Opacity

The Opacity slider allows you to specify how transparent your shadow will be. A setting of 0% is completely see-through, while 100% is completely opaque.

In the following example, you can see that the shadow on the left adds a subtle hint of depth to the text, while the shadow on the right is more visible and adds even more depth.

---

Angle

The Angle spinner and corresponding box allow you to change the apparent angle that the light source comes from. By turning the Use Global Light checkbox on, any changes you make to the angle of the Inner Shadow will also change the angle of the light sources used in other effects like Bevel & Emboss and Drop Shadow. By leaving it unchecked, you can change the light angle for the Inner Shadow independently of other effects.

The recommended setting is „checked” for most cases, because we want to have a uniform light source for the most cohesive-looking effect.

In the following example, changing the angle of the light source changes the way in which the shadow falls, and since Use Global Light is checked, it also changes the light angle for the Drop Shadow and Bevel and Emboss effects as well.

---

Distance

The Distance slider changes the apparent distance between the subject and the background. The effect is achieved by altering the offset between the subject and the Inner Shadow itself.

In the following example, increasing the distance gives the effect that the text on the left is simply indented in the cardboard, while the text on the right is a completely separate piece hovering above the background.

---

Choke

The Choke slider changes the falloff of the shadow in a linear fashion, or in other words, how gradually it fades out at the edges.

For a typical Inner Shadow, you will normally want to leave this at 0%, but for harder shadows you should increase it, and for shadows with hard edges or even inner strokes and faux highlights, you can set it all the way to 100%.

Adjusting the choke is almost the same as changing the size to 0 px and then altering the distance. It basically achieves the same effect in a different way.

In the following example, increasing the choke percentage to 100% changes the falloff of the shadow so that it has a hard edge.

---

Size

The Size slider changes the apparent size of the light source by softening the edges of the shadow. When it is set to 0 px, the shadow is exactly the same size as the shape of the object. As you increase the size, the shadow grows in 1 px increments.

In the following example, increasing the size of the shadow gives us flexibility over controlling not only the overall size of the shadow, but the softness of it as well.

---

Contour

The Contour shapes allow you to change the falloff of the shadow in a non-linear fashion. By choosing different curve profiles, you can get the shadow to fade out in different ways.

The only time this is really useful is when you are trying to achieve special glow or abstract effects.

In addition, the Anti-aliased checkbox allows you to improve the quality of the shadow with a very slight drop in performance. The performance hit is negligible, so I recommend always keeping the box checked.

In the following example, changing the Contour shape to an inverted „U” results in a shadow with a tiny gap between the edge of the shape and where the shadow starts. This is typically not a desirable effect.

---

Noise

The Noise slider is a useful tool to give your shadow a gritty feel. If you are creating a style that is going to resemble dirt or concrete, adding some noise can help the overall effect. For a totally smooth shadow, leave it at 0%.

In the following example, setting the noise to 30% gives us just a little grit in the shadow. A good range to use is 0% to 30%, as going higher than 30% can often result in a very unnatural look.

---

Saving and Loading Default Settings

You can save and load default settings for each effect in the Layer Styles dialog box. When you click Make Default, Photoshop will store whatever settings are currently active as the new default settings for that effect.

If you click Reset to Default, Photoshop will then load whatever settings were last saved. This allows you to experiment and simply reload the default settings if you want to start over.

Expand Your Photoshop Layer Styles Library

Want to build an extended Photoshop layer styles library, but don’t know exactly where to start? Well, don’t worry, since GraphicRiver has you covered, giving you a great selection of layer styles such as these ones.

Chalk Layer Styles

Give your text a unique look using this amazing Photoshop layer style, which will do all the work for you using just a couple of clicks.

3D Cinematic Layer Styles

Turn your work into a cinematic masterpiece using these professional-looking Photoshop layer styles that are easy to use.

Halloween Layer Styles

Whether it’s Halloween or not, this one should definitely be part of your layer style library, since it gives you that spooky vibe in a matter of seconds using just a couple of simple clicks.

Christmas Layer Styles

Turn your text into a work of art using one of 15 included layer styles that will help you bring the spirit and joy of Christmas into the heart of every beholder.

Rust Layer Styles

Whether you’re working on a video-game cover or just want to turn a boring old font into something different, this pack of industrial-looking layer styles should have you covered.

Advance Your Photoshop Skills

Just started out using Adobe Photoshop and feel like learning more about it? Well, today’s your lucky day since I’ve put together a little list of tutorials that should keep you going for the following days!

• 

  The A to Z of Adobe Photoshop

  Adobe Photoshop CC (and versions before it) is filled with tools, panels, and effects meant to give users as much control as possible over their…
• 

  How to Use Drop Shadows in Photoshop

  The drop shadow layer style is one of the most basic elements of Adobe Photoshop that can help accentuate your design. In this tutorial, we break down the…
• 

  How to Create a 'Stranger Things’ Inspired Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

  Learn an easy way to create a Stranger Things series inspired text effect, using only layer styles and some simple adjustments.
• 

  How to Create a Layer Mask in Photoshop

  In this quick tip tutorial, we will learn what a layer mask is, what it does, and how to create a mask in Photoshop!
• 

  35 Best New Photoshop Actions & Photo Effects for 2019 (Updated for 2020)

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• 

  20 Vintage Photo Effect Photoshop Actions & Old Retro Styles

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• 

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• 

  How to Create a Haunted Portrait Effect in Photoshop

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• 

  How to Create a Stylized Chalk Text Effect in Adobe Photoshop

  Use a texture, a couple of filters, and some drop shadow effects to create a super easy and quick stylized chalk text effect
• 

  How to Create a Photoshop Color Effect Action

  Learn how to create a beautiful color photo effect using Photoshop filters with this easy tutorial.

Post pobrano z: How to Create a Light Particles Photoshop Brush

Welcome to How to Create Light Particles Photoshop Brush! In this tutorial, you will learn the step-by-step process of how to create a particle effect using Photoshop brushes.

Adding light particles to an illustration or photo is a great way to enhance your image and make it more eye-catching. One of the best things about using a light particle Photoshop brush is that it has such a wide range of uses, such as adding a bokeh effect, a sparkle effect, dust particles, and even snow effects! 

To get started with this tutorial, we’ll need a photograph or image to use as a background for our light particles. You can find a wide range of professional photos on Envato Elements. Whether you’re looking for a spooky forest or a glitzy wedding image, you’ll be able to find all sorts of inspirational topics to help you get started. For a single monthly rate, you can unlock access to all of these and countless others.

For this tutorial, we will use a photo called ’Path through misty haunted woods’.

1. How to Set Up a New Project File

Step 1

Let’s get started by setting up a New Document in Adobe Photoshop (File > New or Control-N). For this tutorial, we will use the settings below:

• Width: 1920 px
• Height: 1080 px
• Resolution: 72
• Color Mode: RGB Color

Step 2

Download a background image from Envato Elements or use your own image. For this tutorial, we will use a photo called ’Path through misty haunted woods’.

Step 3

Open the background image in Photoshop (File > Open and then navigate to the file location on your hard drive). Select the whole image by using the Marquee Tool (M) or by pressing Control-A on the keyboard to select all. Press Control-C to copy the image.

Step 4

Now return to the original document and press Control-V to paste it. 

Alternatively, you can change the size of the image by going to Image > Image Size and changing the values to something close to 1920 x 1080.

Then use Edit > Free Transform (Control-T) to resize the image or layer to fit the 1920×1080 sized document.

2. How to Create Small Dust Particles in Photoshop

Step 1

In this section of the tutorial, we will first learn how to add dust particles in Photoshop. Create a new layer (Shift-Control-N) and rename it Small Dust Particles. This is the layer where we will paint our dust particles Photoshop brush.

Step 2

Select the Brush Tool (B).

Step 3

Now go to the brush library and select a standard round brush.

Step 4

Go to the Brush Settings panel (Window > Brush Settings) where you will find many options to adjust the brush that you have selected.

Step 5

Under Brush Tip Shape, set the size of the brush to approximately the size of the dust particles that you would like (e.g. 10 or 20). Set the Hardness to 20%.

Activate the Spacing option and set it to its maximum value (1000%). This will make the brush appear as dots instead of a line.

Step 6

Select Shape Dynamics and activate it using the tick box on the left. Set the Size Jitter to 100%. If you are using a tablet, you can also activate the pen pressure and use the settings below:

• Control: Pen Pressure
• Minimum Diameter: 5%
• Angle Jitter: 0%
• Roundness Jitter: 0%

Step 7

Select Scattering and activate it using the tick box on the left. Make sure that the option for Both Axes has been selected. Then follow the settings below:

• Scatter: Both Axes 1000%
• Count: 2

Step 8

Select Transfer and activate it using the tick box on the left. Set the Opacity Jitter to 100%.

Step 9

Activate Wet Edges and Smoothing.

Step 10

Once you are happy with the settings, you can save the brush as a preset by clicking on the Create New Brush button on the bottom right.

Step 11

Use a new layer to add the dust particles Photoshop brush to see what the brush looks like on your image. You can also set the Opacity of the layer down to around 20% to make it lighter. The end result here can also be used as a sparkle effect Photoshop brush.

3. How to Create Particle Effects in Photoshop Using Custom Brushes

Step 1

In this section of the tutorial, you will learn how to create particle effects in Photoshop using a custom brush. To create a new brush, we need to create a New Document in Adobe Photoshop (File > New or Control-N). For this tutorial, we will use the settings below:

• Width: 1000 px
• Height: 1000 px
• Resolution: 300
• Color Mode: RGB Color

Step 2

Create a new layer (Shift-Control-N) by clicking on the New Layer button in the Layers panel. This is the layer where we will create the light particle brush. You can also rename the layer 'Light Particles’.

Step 3

Select the Brush Tool (B).

Step 4

Go to the Brush Settings panel (Window > Brush Settings) where you will find many options to adjust the brush that you have selected.

Step 5

Now go to the brush library and select the standard round brush. This will be the base for our light particle effect Photoshop brush.

Step 6

Under Brush Tip Shape, set the Hardness to 40%.

Step 7

Make sure that your background and foreground colors are set to Black and White. Select the black color so that your light particle brush color is black.

Step 8

Using the square bracket keys on your keyboard (they look like [ or ] on the keyboard), you can increase or decrease the size of your brush. Use this to create some light particle spots within the square. 

Depending on how dense you want your light particle brush to be, you can increase or decrease the number of light particle dots within the square. Try to randomize the size and the location of each light particle dot to create the best results (see below for a few different examples). For a bokeh effect Photoshop brush, you may want to use a wider brush with fewer particles.

Step 9

Remove the background layer.

Step 10

Now go to Edit > Define Brush Preset and give the brush a name such as 'particle effect Photoshop brush’. Feel free to create a few different versions of this.

4. How to Adjust and Customize the Light Particles Photoshop Brush

Step 1

After clicking on the OK button, you’ll find that your new light particles Photoshop brush has been automatically selected and is ready to be used.

You can now also select the brush in the Brush Settings panel or the Brushes panel.

Step 2

Now switch back to the original photograph document by clicking on the tab at the top.

Go to the Brush Settings panel (Window > Brush Settings) where you will find many options to adjust the light particle brush that you have selected.

Step 3

Select Scattering and activate it using the tick box on the left. Make sure that the option for Both Axes has been selected. Then follow the settings below:

• Scatter: Both Axes 1000%

5. How to Adjust the Color of the Background Photo Image

Step 1

In order to give our background layer a cold atmosphere, we will apply a blue hue. Create a new layer above the background layer (our photograph) and use the Fill Tool to color it in blue. 

Set the layer to Overlay in order to see what kind of effect it will have on the photo.

Step 2

Keep adjusting the color of the overlay layer until you are happy with the result. Below is an example of a dark blue (#0e2640) overlay layer on top of the photograph.

Step 3

Create another new layer and set the layer mode to Overlay with an Opacity setting of 75%. Use the soft round brush to color the top of the photograph using a light blue (#b3dbe4).

This will add a bright light glow to the top or wherever your light source is in the photograph.

Step 4

Now use a slightly warmer color (#d1aea6) and use the soft round brush to warm up the darker areas of the photograph—for example, the top left of the example photograph shown below.

Step 5

Next, we’ll adjust the photo further by going to Image > Adjustments > Curves.

Step 6

In the curve properties, we can adjust the graph for the red, green and blue channel. The example below shows how each has been adjusted slightly by clicking a point on the line and then moving it either up or down. 

Step 7

Use the graph settings to come up with a look that you like.

6. How to Use the Light Particles Photoshop Brush

Step 1

Now, with the particle effect Photoshop brush all set up, we can choose a color for it. For this tutorial, we will select white for the light particles.

Create a new layer and call it 'Back Light Particles’. Make the size of the brush small using the square bracket keys or the brush settings. Use the particle effect Photoshop brush and create some light particles for the photographic image. Set the Opacity to 20%.

Step 2

Create a new layer and call it 'Mid Light Particles’. Make the size of the brush slightly larger using the square bracket keys or the brush settings. Use the particle effect Photoshop brush and create some light particles for the photographic image. Set the Opacity to 90%.

Step 3

Create a new layer and call it 'Front Light Particles’. Increase the size of the particle effect Photoshop brush and create some light particles for the foreground using the brush. Set the Opacity to 30%.

Step 4

Select the 'Front Light Particles’ layer, and then go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur and set the percentage value to 15%.

7. How to Add a Vignette

Step 1

Create a new layer and use the Fill Tool (G) to fill it with black. Then use the Ellipse Tool (U) to draw a white oval in the middle. Merge both of these layers.

Step 2

In the top menu, go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur and adjust the settings until the layer looks similar to the image shown below.

Step 3

Set the layer to Multiply.

Step 4

Adjust the opacity of the layer to your liking. In this example, we have set the Opacity to 25%.

Awesome! You’re Finished!

Congratulations! You have successfully completed this tutorial. Feel free to share your own creations below! I hope you found this tutorial helpful and that you’ve learned many new tips and tricks that you can use for your future illustrations. See you next time!

Learn More Particles Art Skills!

If you liked this and are looking to learn some more light particle effects or anything similar, check out the tutorials below! Expand your expertise by going through these in-depth guides. Happy designing!

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• 

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• 

  20+ Best Colorful Sparkle & Lighting Photo Effects for Photoshop

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Post pobrano z: How to Create a Light Particles Photoshop Brush

Welcome to How to Create Light Particles Photoshop Brush! In this tutorial, you will learn the step-by-step process of how to create a particle effect using Photoshop brushes.

Adding light particles to an illustration or photo is a great way to enhance your image and make it more eye-catching. One of the best things about using a light particle Photoshop brush is that it has such a wide range of uses, such as adding a bokeh effect, a sparkle effect, dust particles, and even snow effects! 

To get started with this tutorial, we’ll need a photograph or image to use as a background for our light particles. You can find a wide range of professional photos on Envato Elements. Whether you’re looking for a spooky forest or a glitzy wedding image, you’ll be able to find all sorts of inspirational topics to help you get started. For a single monthly rate, you can unlock access to all of these and countless others.

For this tutorial, we will use a photo called ’Path through misty haunted woods’.

1. How to Set Up a New Project File

Step 1

Let’s get started by setting up a New Document in Adobe Photoshop (File > New or Control-N). For this tutorial, we will use the settings below:

• Width: 1920 px
• Height: 1080 px
• Resolution: 72
• Color Mode: RGB Color

Step 2

Download a background image from Envato Elements or use your own image. For this tutorial, we will use a photo called ’Path through misty haunted woods’.

Step 3

Open the background image in Photoshop (File > Open and then navigate to the file location on your hard drive). Select the whole image by using the Marquee Tool (M) or by pressing Control-A on the keyboard to select all. Press Control-C to copy the image.

Step 4

Now return to the original document and press Control-V to paste it. 

Alternatively, you can change the size of the image by going to Image > Image Size and changing the values to something close to 1920 x 1080.

Then use Edit > Free Transform (Control-T) to resize the image or layer to fit the 1920×1080 sized document.

2. How to Create Small Dust Particles in Photoshop

Step 1

In this section of the tutorial, we will first learn how to add dust particles in Photoshop. Create a new layer (Shift-Control-N) and rename it Small Dust Particles. This is the layer where we will paint our dust particles Photoshop brush.

Step 2

Select the Brush Tool (B).

Step 3

Now go to the brush library and select a standard round brush.

Step 4

Go to the Brush Settings panel (Window > Brush Settings) where you will find many options to adjust the brush that you have selected.

Step 5

Under Brush Tip Shape, set the size of the brush to approximately the size of the dust particles that you would like (e.g. 10 or 20). Set the Hardness to 20%.

Activate the Spacing option and set it to its maximum value (1000%). This will make the brush appear as dots instead of a line.

Step 6

Select Shape Dynamics and activate it using the tick box on the left. Set the Size Jitter to 100%. If you are using a tablet, you can also activate the pen pressure and use the settings below:

• Control: Pen Pressure
• Minimum Diameter: 5%
• Angle Jitter: 0%
• Roundness Jitter: 0%

Step 7

Select Scattering and activate it using the tick box on the left. Make sure that the option for Both Axes has been selected. Then follow the settings below:

• Scatter: Both Axes 1000%
• Count: 2

Step 8

Select Transfer and activate it using the tick box on the left. Set the Opacity Jitter to 100%.

Step 9

Activate Wet Edges and Smoothing.

Step 10

Once you are happy with the settings, you can save the brush as a preset by clicking on the Create New Brush button on the bottom right.

Step 11

Use a new layer to add the dust particles Photoshop brush to see what the brush looks like on your image. You can also set the Opacity of the layer down to around 20% to make it lighter. The end result here can also be used as a sparkle effect Photoshop brush.

3. How to Create Particle Effects in Photoshop Using Custom Brushes

Step 1

In this section of the tutorial, you will learn how to create particle effects in Photoshop using a custom brush. To create a new brush, we need to create a New Document in Adobe Photoshop (File > New or Control-N). For this tutorial, we will use the settings below:

• Width: 1000 px
• Height: 1000 px
• Resolution: 300
• Color Mode: RGB Color

Step 2

Create a new layer (Shift-Control-N) by clicking on the New Layer button in the Layers panel. This is the layer where we will create the light particle brush. You can also rename the layer 'Light Particles’.

Step 3

Select the Brush Tool (B).

Step 4

Go to the Brush Settings panel (Window > Brush Settings) where you will find many options to adjust the brush that you have selected.

Step 5

Now go to the brush library and select the standard round brush. This will be the base for our light particle effect Photoshop brush.

Step 6

Under Brush Tip Shape, set the Hardness to 40%.

Step 7

Make sure that your background and foreground colors are set to Black and White. Select the black color so that your light particle brush color is black.

Step 8

Using the square bracket keys on your keyboard (they look like [ or ] on the keyboard), you can increase or decrease the size of your brush. Use this to create some light particle spots within the square. 

Depending on how dense you want your light particle brush to be, you can increase or decrease the number of light particle dots within the square. Try to randomize the size and the location of each light particle dot to create the best results (see below for a few different examples). For a bokeh effect Photoshop brush, you may want to use a wider brush with fewer particles.

Step 9

Remove the background layer.

Step 10

Now go to Edit > Define Brush Preset and give the brush a name such as 'particle effect Photoshop brush’. Feel free to create a few different versions of this.

4. How to Adjust and Customize the Light Particles Photoshop Brush

Step 1

After clicking on the OK button, you’ll find that your new light particles Photoshop brush has been automatically selected and is ready to be used.

You can now also select the brush in the Brush Settings panel or the Brushes panel.

Step 2

Now switch back to the original photograph document by clicking on the tab at the top.

Go to the Brush Settings panel (Window > Brush Settings) where you will find many options to adjust the light particle brush that you have selected.

Step 3

Select Scattering and activate it using the tick box on the left. Make sure that the option for Both Axes has been selected. Then follow the settings below:

• Scatter: Both Axes 1000%

5. How to Adjust the Color of the Background Photo Image

Step 1

In order to give our background layer a cold atmosphere, we will apply a blue hue. Create a new layer above the background layer (our photograph) and use the Fill Tool to color it in blue. 

Set the layer to Overlay in order to see what kind of effect it will have on the photo.

Step 2

Keep adjusting the color of the overlay layer until you are happy with the result. Below is an example of a dark blue (#0e2640) overlay layer on top of the photograph.

Step 3

Create another new layer and set the layer mode to Overlay with an Opacity setting of 75%. Use the soft round brush to color the top of the photograph using a light blue (#b3dbe4).

This will add a bright light glow to the top or wherever your light source is in the photograph.

Step 4

Now use a slightly warmer color (#d1aea6) and use the soft round brush to warm up the darker areas of the photograph—for example, the top left of the example photograph shown below.

Step 5

Next, we’ll adjust the photo further by going to Image > Adjustments > Curves.

Step 6

In the curve properties, we can adjust the graph for the red, green and blue channel. The example below shows how each has been adjusted slightly by clicking a point on the line and then moving it either up or down. 

Step 7

Use the graph settings to come up with a look that you like.

6. How to Use the Light Particles Photoshop Brush

Step 1

Now, with the particle effect Photoshop brush all set up, we can choose a color for it. For this tutorial, we will select white for the light particles.

Create a new layer and call it 'Back Light Particles’. Make the size of the brush small using the square bracket keys or the brush settings. Use the particle effect Photoshop brush and create some light particles for the photographic image. Set the Opacity to 20%.

Step 2

Create a new layer and call it 'Mid Light Particles’. Make the size of the brush slightly larger using the square bracket keys or the brush settings. Use the particle effect Photoshop brush and create some light particles for the photographic image. Set the Opacity to 90%.

Step 3

Create a new layer and call it 'Front Light Particles’. Increase the size of the particle effect Photoshop brush and create some light particles for the foreground using the brush. Set the Opacity to 30%.

Step 4

Select the 'Front Light Particles’ layer, and then go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur and set the percentage value to 15%.

7. How to Add a Vignette

Step 1

Create a new layer and use the Fill Tool (G) to fill it with black. Then use the Ellipse Tool (U) to draw a white oval in the middle. Merge both of these layers.

Step 2

In the top menu, go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur and adjust the settings until the layer looks similar to the image shown below.

Step 3

Set the layer to Multiply.

Step 4

Adjust the opacity of the layer to your liking. In this example, we have set the Opacity to 25%.

Awesome! You’re Finished!

Congratulations! You have successfully completed this tutorial. Feel free to share your own creations below! I hope you found this tutorial helpful and that you’ve learned many new tips and tricks that you can use for your future illustrations. See you next time!

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Post pobrano z: How to Create a Light Particles Photoshop Brush

Welcome to How to Create Light Particles Photoshop Brush! In this tutorial, you will learn the step-by-step process of how to create a particle effect using Photoshop brushes.

Adding light particles to an illustration or photo is a great way to enhance your image and make it more eye-catching. One of the best things about using a light particle Photoshop brush is that it has such a wide range of uses, such as adding a bokeh effect, a sparkle effect, dust particles, and even snow effects! 

To get started with this tutorial, we’ll need a photograph or image to use as a background for our light particles. You can find a wide range of professional photos on Envato Elements. Whether you’re looking for a spooky forest or a glitzy wedding image, you’ll be able to find all sorts of inspirational topics to help you get started. For a single monthly rate, you can unlock access to all of these and countless others.

For this tutorial, we will use a photo called ’Path through misty haunted woods’.

1. How to Set Up a New Project File

Step 1

Let’s get started by setting up a New Document in Adobe Photoshop (File > New or Control-N). For this tutorial, we will use the settings below:

• Width: 1920 px
• Height: 1080 px
• Resolution: 72
• Color Mode: RGB Color

Step 2

Download a background image from Envato Elements or use your own image. For this tutorial, we will use a photo called ’Path through misty haunted woods’.

Step 3

Open the background image in Photoshop (File > Open and then navigate to the file location on your hard drive). Select the whole image by using the Marquee Tool (M) or by pressing Control-A on the keyboard to select all. Press Control-C to copy the image.

Step 4

Now return to the original document and press Control-V to paste it. 

Alternatively, you can change the size of the image by going to Image > Image Size and changing the values to something close to 1920 x 1080.

Then use Edit > Free Transform (Control-T) to resize the image or layer to fit the 1920×1080 sized document.

2. How to Create Small Dust Particles in Photoshop

Step 1

In this section of the tutorial, we will first learn how to add dust particles in Photoshop. Create a new layer (Shift-Control-N) and rename it Small Dust Particles. This is the layer where we will paint our dust particles Photoshop brush.

Step 2

Select the Brush Tool (B).

Step 3

Now go to the brush library and select a standard round brush.

Step 4

Go to the Brush Settings panel (Window > Brush Settings) where you will find many options to adjust the brush that you have selected.

Step 5

Under Brush Tip Shape, set the size of the brush to approximately the size of the dust particles that you would like (e.g. 10 or 20). Set the Hardness to 20%.

Activate the Spacing option and set it to its maximum value (1000%). This will make the brush appear as dots instead of a line.

Step 6

Select Shape Dynamics and activate it using the tick box on the left. Set the Size Jitter to 100%. If you are using a tablet, you can also activate the pen pressure and use the settings below:

• Control: Pen Pressure
• Minimum Diameter: 5%
• Angle Jitter: 0%
• Roundness Jitter: 0%

Step 7

Select Scattering and activate it using the tick box on the left. Make sure that the option for Both Axes has been selected. Then follow the settings below:

• Scatter: Both Axes 1000%
• Count: 2

Step 8

Select Transfer and activate it using the tick box on the left. Set the Opacity Jitter to 100%.

Step 9

Activate Wet Edges and Smoothing.

Step 10

Once you are happy with the settings, you can save the brush as a preset by clicking on the Create New Brush button on the bottom right.

Step 11

Use a new layer to add the dust particles Photoshop brush to see what the brush looks like on your image. You can also set the Opacity of the layer down to around 20% to make it lighter. The end result here can also be used as a sparkle effect Photoshop brush.

3. How to Create Particle Effects in Photoshop Using Custom Brushes

Step 1

In this section of the tutorial, you will learn how to create particle effects in Photoshop using a custom brush. To create a new brush, we need to create a New Document in Adobe Photoshop (File > New or Control-N). For this tutorial, we will use the settings below:

• Width: 1000 px
• Height: 1000 px
• Resolution: 300
• Color Mode: RGB Color

Step 2

Create a new layer (Shift-Control-N) by clicking on the New Layer button in the Layers panel. This is the layer where we will create the light particle brush. You can also rename the layer 'Light Particles’.

Step 3

Select the Brush Tool (B).

Step 4

Go to the Brush Settings panel (Window > Brush Settings) where you will find many options to adjust the brush that you have selected.

Step 5

Now go to the brush library and select the standard round brush. This will be the base for our light particle effect Photoshop brush.

Step 6

Under Brush Tip Shape, set the Hardness to 40%.

Step 7

Make sure that your background and foreground colors are set to Black and White. Select the black color so that your light particle brush color is black.

Step 8

Using the square bracket keys on your keyboard (they look like [ or ] on the keyboard), you can increase or decrease the size of your brush. Use this to create some light particle spots within the square. 

Depending on how dense you want your light particle brush to be, you can increase or decrease the number of light particle dots within the square. Try to randomize the size and the location of each light particle dot to create the best results (see below for a few different examples). For a bokeh effect Photoshop brush, you may want to use a wider brush with fewer particles.

Step 9

Remove the background layer.

Step 10

Now go to Edit > Define Brush Preset and give the brush a name such as 'particle effect Photoshop brush’. Feel free to create a few different versions of this.

4. How to Adjust and Customize the Light Particles Photoshop Brush

Step 1

After clicking on the OK button, you’ll find that your new light particles Photoshop brush has been automatically selected and is ready to be used.

You can now also select the brush in the Brush Settings panel or the Brushes panel.

Step 2

Now switch back to the original photograph document by clicking on the tab at the top.

Go to the Brush Settings panel (Window > Brush Settings) where you will find many options to adjust the light particle brush that you have selected.

Step 3

Select Scattering and activate it using the tick box on the left. Make sure that the option for Both Axes has been selected. Then follow the settings below:

• Scatter: Both Axes 1000%

5. How to Adjust the Color of the Background Photo Image

Step 1

In order to give our background layer a cold atmosphere, we will apply a blue hue. Create a new layer above the background layer (our photograph) and use the Fill Tool to color it in blue. 

Set the layer to Overlay in order to see what kind of effect it will have on the photo.

Step 2

Keep adjusting the color of the overlay layer until you are happy with the result. Below is an example of a dark blue (#0e2640) overlay layer on top of the photograph.

Step 3

Create another new layer and set the layer mode to Overlay with an Opacity setting of 75%. Use the soft round brush to color the top of the photograph using a light blue (#b3dbe4).

This will add a bright light glow to the top or wherever your light source is in the photograph.

Step 4

Now use a slightly warmer color (#d1aea6) and use the soft round brush to warm up the darker areas of the photograph—for example, the top left of the example photograph shown below.

Step 5

Next, we’ll adjust the photo further by going to Image > Adjustments > Curves.

Step 6

In the curve properties, we can adjust the graph for the red, green and blue channel. The example below shows how each has been adjusted slightly by clicking a point on the line and then moving it either up or down. 

Step 7

Use the graph settings to come up with a look that you like.

6. How to Use the Light Particles Photoshop Brush

Step 1

Now, with the particle effect Photoshop brush all set up, we can choose a color for it. For this tutorial, we will select white for the light particles.

Create a new layer and call it 'Back Light Particles’. Make the size of the brush small using the square bracket keys or the brush settings. Use the particle effect Photoshop brush and create some light particles for the photographic image. Set the Opacity to 20%.

Step 2

Create a new layer and call it 'Mid Light Particles’. Make the size of the brush slightly larger using the square bracket keys or the brush settings. Use the particle effect Photoshop brush and create some light particles for the photographic image. Set the Opacity to 90%.

Step 3

Create a new layer and call it 'Front Light Particles’. Increase the size of the particle effect Photoshop brush and create some light particles for the foreground using the brush. Set the Opacity to 30%.

Step 4

Select the 'Front Light Particles’ layer, and then go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur and set the percentage value to 15%.

7. How to Add a Vignette

Step 1

Create a new layer and use the Fill Tool (G) to fill it with black. Then use the Ellipse Tool (U) to draw a white oval in the middle. Merge both of these layers.

Step 2

In the top menu, go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur and adjust the settings until the layer looks similar to the image shown below.

Step 3

Set the layer to Multiply.

Step 4

Adjust the opacity of the layer to your liking. In this example, we have set the Opacity to 25%.

Awesome! You’re Finished!

Congratulations! You have successfully completed this tutorial. Feel free to share your own creations below! I hope you found this tutorial helpful and that you’ve learned many new tips and tricks that you can use for your future illustrations. See you next time!

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Post pobrano z: How to Create a Light Particles Photoshop Brush

Welcome to How to Create Light Particles Photoshop Brush! In this tutorial, you will learn the step-by-step process of how to create a particle effect using Photoshop brushes.

Adding light particles to an illustration or photo is a great way to enhance your image and make it more eye-catching. One of the best things about using a light particle Photoshop brush is that it has such a wide range of uses, such as adding a bokeh effect, a sparkle effect, dust particles, and even snow effects! 

To get started with this tutorial, we’ll need a photograph or image to use as a background for our light particles. You can find a wide range of professional photos on Envato Elements. Whether you’re looking for a spooky forest or a glitzy wedding image, you’ll be able to find all sorts of inspirational topics to help you get started. For a single monthly rate, you can unlock access to all of these and countless others.

For this tutorial, we will use a photo called ’Path through misty haunted woods’.

1. How to Set Up a New Project File

Step 1

Let’s get started by setting up a New Document in Adobe Photoshop (File > New or Control-N). For this tutorial, we will use the settings below:

• Width: 1920 px
• Height: 1080 px
• Resolution: 72
• Color Mode: RGB Color

Step 2

Download a background image from Envato Elements or use your own image. For this tutorial, we will use a photo called ’Path through misty haunted woods’.

Step 3

Open the background image in Photoshop (File > Open and then navigate to the file location on your hard drive). Select the whole image by using the Marquee Tool (M) or by pressing Control-A on the keyboard to select all. Press Control-C to copy the image.

Step 4

Now return to the original document and press Control-V to paste it. 

Alternatively, you can change the size of the image by going to Image > Image Size and changing the values to something close to 1920 x 1080.

Then use Edit > Free Transform (Control-T) to resize the image or layer to fit the 1920×1080 sized document.

2. How to Create Small Dust Particles in Photoshop

Step 1

In this section of the tutorial, we will first learn how to add dust particles in Photoshop. Create a new layer (Shift-Control-N) and rename it Small Dust Particles. This is the layer where we will paint our dust particles Photoshop brush.

Step 2

Select the Brush Tool (B).

Step 3

Now go to the brush library and select a standard round brush.

Step 4

Go to the Brush Settings panel (Window > Brush Settings) where you will find many options to adjust the brush that you have selected.

Step 5

Under Brush Tip Shape, set the size of the brush to approximately the size of the dust particles that you would like (e.g. 10 or 20). Set the Hardness to 20%.

Activate the Spacing option and set it to its maximum value (1000%). This will make the brush appear as dots instead of a line.

Step 6

Select Shape Dynamics and activate it using the tick box on the left. Set the Size Jitter to 100%. If you are using a tablet, you can also activate the pen pressure and use the settings below:

• Control: Pen Pressure
• Minimum Diameter: 5%
• Angle Jitter: 0%
• Roundness Jitter: 0%

Step 7

Select Scattering and activate it using the tick box on the left. Make sure that the option for Both Axes has been selected. Then follow the settings below:

• Scatter: Both Axes 1000%
• Count: 2

Step 8

Select Transfer and activate it using the tick box on the left. Set the Opacity Jitter to 100%.

Step 9

Activate Wet Edges and Smoothing.

Step 10

Once you are happy with the settings, you can save the brush as a preset by clicking on the Create New Brush button on the bottom right.

Step 11

Use a new layer to add the dust particles Photoshop brush to see what the brush looks like on your image. You can also set the Opacity of the layer down to around 20% to make it lighter. The end result here can also be used as a sparkle effect Photoshop brush.

3. How to Create Particle Effects in Photoshop Using Custom Brushes

Step 1

In this section of the tutorial, you will learn how to create particle effects in Photoshop using a custom brush. To create a new brush, we need to create a New Document in Adobe Photoshop (File > New or Control-N). For this tutorial, we will use the settings below:

• Width: 1000 px
• Height: 1000 px
• Resolution: 300
• Color Mode: RGB Color

Step 2

Create a new layer (Shift-Control-N) by clicking on the New Layer button in the Layers panel. This is the layer where we will create the light particle brush. You can also rename the layer 'Light Particles’.

Step 3

Select the Brush Tool (B).

Step 4

Go to the Brush Settings panel (Window > Brush Settings) where you will find many options to adjust the brush that you have selected.

Step 5

Now go to the brush library and select the standard round brush. This will be the base for our light particle effect Photoshop brush.

Step 6

Under Brush Tip Shape, set the Hardness to 40%.

Step 7

Make sure that your background and foreground colors are set to Black and White. Select the black color so that your light particle brush color is black.

Step 8

Using the square bracket keys on your keyboard (they look like [ or ] on the keyboard), you can increase or decrease the size of your brush. Use this to create some light particle spots within the square. 

Depending on how dense you want your light particle brush to be, you can increase or decrease the number of light particle dots within the square. Try to randomize the size and the location of each light particle dot to create the best results (see below for a few different examples). For a bokeh effect Photoshop brush, you may want to use a wider brush with fewer particles.

Step 9

Remove the background layer.

Step 10

Now go to Edit > Define Brush Preset and give the brush a name such as 'particle effect Photoshop brush’. Feel free to create a few different versions of this.

4. How to Adjust and Customize the Light Particles Photoshop Brush

Step 1

After clicking on the OK button, you’ll find that your new light particles Photoshop brush has been automatically selected and is ready to be used.

You can now also select the brush in the Brush Settings panel or the Brushes panel.

Step 2

Now switch back to the original photograph document by clicking on the tab at the top.

Go to the Brush Settings panel (Window > Brush Settings) where you will find many options to adjust the light particle brush that you have selected.

Step 3

Select Scattering and activate it using the tick box on the left. Make sure that the option for Both Axes has been selected. Then follow the settings below:

• Scatter: Both Axes 1000%

5. How to Adjust the Color of the Background Photo Image

Step 1

In order to give our background layer a cold atmosphere, we will apply a blue hue. Create a new layer above the background layer (our photograph) and use the Fill Tool to color it in blue. 

Set the layer to Overlay in order to see what kind of effect it will have on the photo.

Step 2

Keep adjusting the color of the overlay layer until you are happy with the result. Below is an example of a dark blue (#0e2640) overlay layer on top of the photograph.

Step 3

Create another new layer and set the layer mode to Overlay with an Opacity setting of 75%. Use the soft round brush to color the top of the photograph using a light blue (#b3dbe4).

This will add a bright light glow to the top or wherever your light source is in the photograph.

Step 4

Now use a slightly warmer color (#d1aea6) and use the soft round brush to warm up the darker areas of the photograph—for example, the top left of the example photograph shown below.

Step 5

Next, we’ll adjust the photo further by going to Image > Adjustments > Curves.

Step 6

In the curve properties, we can adjust the graph for the red, green and blue channel. The example below shows how each has been adjusted slightly by clicking a point on the line and then moving it either up or down. 

Step 7

Use the graph settings to come up with a look that you like.

6. How to Use the Light Particles Photoshop Brush

Step 1

Now, with the particle effect Photoshop brush all set up, we can choose a color for it. For this tutorial, we will select white for the light particles.

Create a new layer and call it 'Back Light Particles’. Make the size of the brush small using the square bracket keys or the brush settings. Use the particle effect Photoshop brush and create some light particles for the photographic image. Set the Opacity to 20%.

Step 2

Create a new layer and call it 'Mid Light Particles’. Make the size of the brush slightly larger using the square bracket keys or the brush settings. Use the particle effect Photoshop brush and create some light particles for the photographic image. Set the Opacity to 90%.

Step 3

Create a new layer and call it 'Front Light Particles’. Increase the size of the particle effect Photoshop brush and create some light particles for the foreground using the brush. Set the Opacity to 30%.

Step 4

Select the 'Front Light Particles’ layer, and then go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur and set the percentage value to 15%.

7. How to Add a Vignette

Step 1

Create a new layer and use the Fill Tool (G) to fill it with black. Then use the Ellipse Tool (U) to draw a white oval in the middle. Merge both of these layers.

Step 2

In the top menu, go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur and adjust the settings until the layer looks similar to the image shown below.

Step 3

Set the layer to Multiply.

Step 4

Adjust the opacity of the layer to your liking. In this example, we have set the Opacity to 25%.

Awesome! You’re Finished!

Congratulations! You have successfully completed this tutorial. Feel free to share your own creations below! I hope you found this tutorial helpful and that you’ve learned many new tips and tricks that you can use for your future illustrations. See you next time!

Learn More Particles Art Skills!

If you liked this and are looking to learn some more light particle effects or anything similar, check out the tutorials below! Expand your expertise by going through these in-depth guides. Happy designing!

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Post pobrano z: How to Create a Wrapped Ribbon Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

In the following steps, you will learn how to create a wrapped ribbon text effect in Adobe Illustrator.

For starters, you will learn how to set up a simple grid and how to easily add and center a piece of text. Next, using basic tools and effects along with some basic vector shape-building techniques, you will learn how to create your pack of ribbon shapes. 

Moving on, you will learn how to easily save and edit actions in Adobe Illustrator and how to make your work easier by using them. Finally, you will learn how to add a subtle texture and some shading using basic blending techniques and some effects.

1. Create a New Document and Set Up a Grid

Hit Control-N to create a new document. Select Pixels from the Units drop-down menu, enter 800 in the width box and 400 in the height box, and then click on the Advanced button. Select RGB, Screen (72 ppi) and make sure that the Align New Objects to Pixel Grid box is unchecked before you click OK.

Enable the Grid (View > Show Grid) and the Snap to Grid (View > Snap to Grid). You will need a grid every 1 px, so simply go to Edit > Preferences > Guides > Grid, and enter 1 in the Gridline every box and 1 in the Subdivisions box. Try not to get discouraged by all that grid—it will make your work easier, and keep in mind that you can easily enable or disable it using the Control-„ keyboard shortcut.

You should also open the Info panel (Window > Info) for a live preview with the size and position of your shapes. Don’t forget to set the unit of measurement to pixels from Edit > Preferences > Units > General. All these options will significantly increase your work speed.

2. Create Striped Text

Step 1

Pick the Type Tool (T) and focus on your Toolbar. Remove the color from the stroke, and then select the fill and set its color to R=241 G=90 B=35. Move to your artboard, click on it, and add the „RIBBON” piece of text. Use the Berlin Sans FB Demi Bold font with the size set to 140 px.

Once you’re done, you need to center this text, so open the Align panel (Window > Align). First, set the aligning to artboard (open the fly-out menu and go to Show Options if you can’t see the Align To section as shown in the following image), and then simply click the Horizontal Align Center and Vertical Align Center buttons. In the end, your text should be placed in the center of the artboard, as shown in the following image.

Making sure that it’s still selected, go to Type > Create Outlines (Shift-Control-O). Ungroup the resulting group using the Shift-Control-G keyboard shortcut and then turn your letter shapes into a simple compound path using the Control-8 keyboard shortcut.

Step 2

Using the Rectangle Tool (M), create a 511 x 5 px shape, place it as shown in the first image, and pick a random blue for the fill color. Make sure that this new shape stays selected and go to Effect > Distort & Transform > Transform. Drag the Move Vertical slider to 8 px, enter 11 in that Copies box, and then hit the OK button.

Step 3

Make sure that your blue shape is still selected, go to Object > Expand Appearance, and then turn the resulting group of shapes into a simple compound path using that same Control-8 keyboard shortcut.

Select both compound paths made so far, open the Pathfinder panel (Window > Pathfinder), and click the Intersect button. Ungroup (Shift-Control-G) the resulting group and turn all those blue shapes into a new compound path (Control-8).

Step 4

Now, you need to adjust some of the blue shapes that make up your text. Using the Rectangle Tool (M), add a bunch of simple rectangles in the areas highlighted in the following image. Once you’re done, select all these new shapes and turn them into a compound path using that same Control-8 keyboard shortcut.

Step 5

Disable the Grid (Control-’) and the Snap to Grid (Shift-Control-’). Reselect both compound paths made so far and click the Unite button from the Pathfinder panel. In the end, your set of blue shapes should look like the second image.

3. Adjust Your Striped Text

Step 1

For this step, you need to take a closer look at your blue shapes and get rid of the unnecessary anchor points.

Pick the Delete Anchor Point Tool (-) and simply click on the anchor points that you wish to remove. Take a good look at each shape, and when possible make sure that your shape doesn’t have more than four anchor points.

Step 2

Take a look at your Layers panel (Window > Layers) and make sure that your blue shapes are grouped. Select this group and go to Effect > Distort & Transform > Roughen. Enter the attributes shown in the following image and then click the OK button.

Step 3

Make sure that your group of blue shapes is still selected and go to Object > Expand Appearance. Select the resulting group and Ungroup it using the Shift-Control-G keyboard shortcut. You’ll have to hit this command twice so that you can get rid of all those groups and subgroups.

Once you’re done, select all your blue shapes and go to Effect > Warp > Arch. Enter the properties shown below, click the OK button, and then go Effect > Warp > Flag. Enter the attributes shown in the following image, hit the OK button, and then go to Object > Expand Appearance.

Step 4

Duplicate some of your blue shapes and spread the copies roughly, as shown in the following images.

4. Save the First Action

Step 1

Open the Actions (Window > Actions) panel and simply hit the Create New Set button to create a new set of actions. Name it „Ribbon Actions„.

Step 2

Now, let’s create the first actions. You’ll have to be a bit more careful in these steps and follow the instructions exactly to make sure that you’re recording the correct commands. 

Focus on one of your blue shapes, select it, focus on the Actions panel, and hit the Create New Action button. Name it „Black 1„, select F2 for the keyboard shortcut, pick red for the color, and then hit the Record button. 

Keep focusing on your selected shape and make a copy in front (Control-C > Control-F). Make sure that only the newly made copy is selected and replace the existing fill color with R=255 G=123 B=172.

Step 3

Be sure that your pink shape is still selected and go to Object > Transform > Move. Enter the properties shown in the following image, click the Copy button, and make sure that the resulting shape stays selected. Next, go to Select > Same > Fill Color to select both pick shapes, and then click the Minus Front button from the Pathfinder panel.

Step 4

Make sure that the thin shape made in the previous step is still selected, and focus on the Appearance panel (Window > Appearance). Replace the existing fill color with black, lower the Opacity to 50%, and change the Blending Mode to Soft Light. 

Finally, return to the Actions panel. Simply hit that Stop Recording button and you have your first action.

Step 5

Select one of your other blue shapes, simply hit the F2 button from your keyboard and your „Black 1” action will do the work for you. Select the rest of the shapes one by one and repeat this technique.

5. Save Four More Actions

Step 1

Reselect one of your blue shapes, return to the Actions panel and hit again that Create New Action button to create a second action. Name it „Black 2„, select F3 for the keyboard shortcut, pick red for the color, and then hit the Record button.

Keep focusing on your selected shape and make a copy in front (Control-C > Control-F). Select the copy and replace the existing fill color with R=255 G=0 B=255, and then go to Object > Transform > Move. Enter the properties shown in the following image and then click the Copy button.

Make sure that the newly made shape is selected and go to Select > Same > Fill Color to select both magenta shapes, and then click the Minus Front button from the Pathfinder panel. Be sure that the resulting shape stays selected and focus on the Appearance panel. Replace the existing fill color with black, lower the Opacity to 10%, and change the Blending Mode to Soft Light.

Finally, return to the Actions panel, hit that Stop Recording button, and you have your second action.

Step 2

Select the rest of your blue shapes one by one and use the F3 keyboard shortcut to easily play the „Black 2” action.

Step 3

Reselect one of your short blue shapes, return to the Actions panel, and hit that Create New Action button again to create a third action. Name it „White 1 S„, select F4 for the keyboard shortcut, pick green for the color, and then hit the Record button.

Keep focusing on your selected shape and make a copy in front (Control-C > Control-F). Select the copy and replace the existing fill color with R=34 G=181 B=115, and then go to Object > Transform > Rotate. Set the Angle to -25 degrees and then click the Copy button.

Make sure that the newly made shape is selected and go to Select > Same > Fill Color to select both green shapes, and then click the Intersect button from the Pathfinder panel. Be sure that the resulting shape stays selected and focus on the Appearance panel. Replace the existing fill color with white, lower the Opacity to 25%, and change the Blending Mode to Soft Light.

Finally, return to the Actions panel, hit that Stop Recording button, and you have your third action.

Step 4

Make sure that your „White 1 S” action is selected, open the fly-out menu of the Actions panel, and go to Duplicate. Rename the newly added action „White 1 L” and expand it so that you can see all the registered commands.

Be sure that one of your blue shapes is selected and simply double-click that Rotate command that lies inside your „White 1 L” action to edit it. Set the Angle to -15 degrees and then click the Copy button. Return to your artboard and get rid of that newly made shape.

Step 5

Keep focusing on the Actions panel, double-click on your „White 1 L” action and set the keyboard shortcut to F5. Select one of your long blue shapes and use this keyboard shortcut to easily add a highlight like the one shown in the second image.

Step 6

Select the rest of your blue shapes one by one, and use the „White 1 S” action (F4) for the short ones and the „White 1 L” action (F5) for the long ones.

Step 7

Reselect one of your short blue shapes, return to the Actions panel, and hit that Create New Action button again to save one more action. Name it „White 2„, select F6 for the keyboard shortcut, pick blue for the color, and then hit the Record button.

Keep focusing on your selected shape and make a copy in front (Control-C > Control-F). Select the copy and replace the existing fill color with R=140 G=98 B=57 and then go to Object > Transform > Move. Enter the properties shown in the following image and then click the Copy button.

Making sure that your newly made shape is selected, go to Select > Same > Fill Color to select both brown shapes, and then click the Minus Front button from the Pathfinder panel. Be sure that the resulting shape stays selected and focus on the Appearance panel. Replace the existing fill color with white, lower the Opacity to 40%, and change the Blending Mode to Overlay.

Finally, return to the Actions panel, hit that Stop Recording button, and you have your final action.

Step 8

Select the rest of your blue shapes one by one and use the F6 keyboard shortcut to easily play that „White 2” action.

Open the fly-out menu of the Actions panel and go to Button Mode if you wish to understand the use of the colors that you selected for your saved actions.

6. Create the Back Pieces

Step 1

Enable the Smart Guides (Control-U) and then focus on the Layers panel (Window > Layers).

Double-click on the existing layer and name it „FRONT„. Add a second layer using the Add New Layer button and name it „BACK„. Make sure that it stays selected and drag it below your „FRONT” layer.

Focus on the blue shapes in the top right that make up the „N” letter. Using the Pen Tool (P), draw a simple, oblique shape that connects the top blue shape with the one that lies below. The Smart Guides feature will make things a lot easier for you. Once you have this shape, set its fill color to R=7 G=80 B=120.

Step 2

Repeat the technique mentioned in the previous step and add a bunch of new shapes that connect your blue shapes roughly as shown in the following images.

Step 3

Using the same tool and color, add a set of wavy shapes that connect the scattered blue shapes with the main ones, roughly as shown in the following image.

7. Add a Subtle Texture and a Simple Shadow

Step 1

Focus on the Layers panel, duplicate your „BACK” layer, select the copy, rename it „TEXTURE„, and drag it to the top of the panel. Duplicate all the blue shapes that lie inside your „FRONT” layer, select the copies, and drag them inside the „TEXTURE” layer.

Step 2

Reselect all the shapes that lie inside your „TEXTURE” layer and click the Unite button from the Pathfinder panel. Turn the resulting group of shapes into a compound path (Control-8), make sure that it stays selected, focus on the Appearance panel, and replace the existing fill color with black.

Step 3

Make sure that your black compound path stays selected and focus on the Appearance panel. Lower the Opacity to 10%, change the Blending Mode to Soft Light, and then go to Effect > Distort > Glass. Enter the attributes shown in the following image and click the OK button.

Step 4

Focus on the Layers panel, duplicate your „TEXTURE” layer, select the copy, rename it „SHADOW„, and drag it to the bottom of the panel.

Select the compound path that lies inside your „SHADOW” layer and focus on the Appearance panel.

Get rid of that Film Grain effect, restore the Blending Mode to Normal, and increase the Opacity back to 100%. Replace the existing fill color with R=7 G=80 B=120 and then go to Effect > Stylize > Drop Shadow. Enter the attributes shown in the left window (in the following image), click the OK button, and then go again to Effect > Stylize > Drop Shadow. Enter the properties shown in the right window and then hit the OK button.

Congratulations! You’re Done!

Here is how it should look. I hope you’ve enjoyed this tutorial and can apply these techniques in your future projects.

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