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Classic Photoshop Tutorial: Create cool neon effects

Friday 23 Oct 2009

Step 8
Open neon lines_2.jpg and make a new selection (see Step 02) to fill the body section. Don’t forget to set the blending option to Screen, and start warping again around this layer. On this layer, add a layer mask to erase unwanted sections of the image.

Step 9
Duplicate the layer (Cmd/Ctrl + J) and start warping once again. Repeat this process until the black areas have been reduced. Select the layer on the body section and merge the layers. Layer mask to erase unwanted sections, and set the layer’s opacity to 70 per cent.

Step 10
Let’s fill in the face. Return to neon lines_2.jpg and make a different selection. Copy this into the main image over the face and start warping again, starting around the nose. Duplicate the layer, move it to the side slightly and continue warping. Merge the layers.

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Who: Tony Ariawan is a freelance graphic designer based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. He works for clients around the world, providing graphic design solutions including 2D and 3D illustrations, logos, motion graphics and Web design services. He also produces personal projects, which are showcased on his Web site.
Contact: www.area105.com
Software: Adobe Photoshop
Time to complete: 7 hours
Download: All files for this tutorial can be downloaded here.