Digital Tutors - Creating Powerful Lighting Effects in Photoshop

Duration 1h 33m Level Advanced Project Files Included MP4

In this tutorial we will be using stock images to create a powerful photo illustrated portrait. Topics will include how to create compelling lighting effects using Photoshop, Corel Painter, Flame Painter & Lens Flare.

We'll cover tips on how to create a sense of motion, flare and energy from still shots. We will learn fantastic techniques on how to really speed up your workflow. By the end of the tutorial you will have learned how to create powerful and striking images while working towards a tight

deadline.

1. Introduction and project overview

2. Extracting the main character

3. Setting up the composition

4. Integrating the foreground clouds

5. Changing the garment color

6. Adding tone to our image

7. Manipulating the clouds

8. Adding motion to the main character

9. Creating lens flares

10. Customizing the lens flares

11. Generating flame streaks

12. Enhancing the flame effects

13. Adding filters and layer opacity