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Classic Photoshop Tutorial: Master lighting effects

Tuesday 10 Nov 2009


Step 5
Now it’s time to add some brush effects: let’s begin with a large soft orange brush (diameter approx 345 pixels) with 20% opacity. Make some random marks just above the model’s dress on the left-hand side. Rename the layer ‘Orange Brush’ and set the layer mode to 100% Overlay, then duplicate the layer.


Step 6
Create a new layer and repeat the process from Step 05, this time with a bright pink brush, making some spray marks just behind the model’s neck. Use a light pink brush on a separate layer and make some random marks with the mode set to Screen. Finally use a large soft white brush (500 pixels diameter; 20% opacity) and carefully spray the right hand side of the model, slowly building up the colour.


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Step 7
Create a new Color Balance Adjustment Layer above the model and invert the mask selection so it’s black. Set the midtone levels to: R = -52, G = +75, B = -49. Click on the mask again and slowly mask out a few small areas around the model’s face and arm with a soft brush.

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Who: Vince Fraser is a freelance digital illustrator and designer based in London, who has worked for clients including British Airways, PC World, BBC and T-mobile. He has ten years’ experience in the field of digital arts.
Contact: www.myspace.com/vincefraser
Software: Adobe Photoshop
Time to complete: 2-3 hours
Download: All files for this tutorial can be downloaded here or are available on the magazine's cover CD.