PHOTOSHOP Lesson (Soft Light Effect)

[vdc-Loki]

PHOTOSHOP Lesson (Soft Light Effect)

One of the cool effects I use a lot is adding a Soft Light to my
images. It gives the image a soft, glamor type look. Here's a quick
example

Step 1: Getting Started

Open an image

If you're using Photoshop 6 the layer will be locked. Double click the layer to unlock it.

http://www.v1rtualdesires.com/photoshop/images/girl1.jpg

Step 2: Duplicating the Layer

Drag the layer down to the Create New Layer icon
http://www.v1rtualdesires.com/photoshop/images/2layers.gif

Step 3: Blurring the Image

Select the Original Layer you created


Apply a Gaussian Blur to it. (Filter/Blur/Gaussian Blur...)


Put a selection of 20 in but you can experiment
http://www.v1rtualdesires.com/photoshop/images/gaussian.jpg

Step 4: Changing the Blending Mode

Click the Layer Copy and from the Mode menu, choose Soft Light<br>
http://www.v1rtualdesires.com/photoshop/images/softlight.gif

And your final image:
http://www.v1rtualdesires.com/photoshop/images/softlightfinal.jpg

-Loki-

[Sin]

I tried this out with a few of my own personal pics, found 20% to be a tad ...much... (might have had something to do with the 'depth' (?) of the image itself...) learned something new though! Thanks!

[gonzo]

Loki has a ton of stuff hes going to lend to us.

Thanks Loki!

Bring me a Latte!!

[vdc-Loki]

No Latte' for you lol, I only work as a barista when I absolutly have to, or when my bro needs to go take a nap.

-Loki-