In this tutorial, I'll be teaching you how you can blur the background without getting the halos around the edges of the subject. We'll first use the Select and Mask (previously Refine Mask) tool to make the perfect selection to separate our subject. Then we'll use the Field Blur to blur the background. So let's get started! Tutorial Resources Man Step 1 I opened … [Read more...] about Blur Background Without Getting Halos in Photoshop
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Create a Magical Landscape Scene in Photoshop
In this intermediate level tutorial, I'll show you how to create a landscape scene featuring starry sky and magical lighting effect in Photoshop. We'll be using a bunch of stock images, blend modes, Color Lookup filters and some lighting techniques to create this composition. Tutorial Resources Landscape Tree or Clouds Father and Child Starry … [Read more...] about Create a Magical Landscape Scene in Photoshop
Create a Realistic Water Reflection in Photoshop
In this tutorial, I'll be showing you how you can create a realistic water reflection by creating a separate displacement file and then using it through displace filter. This technique works really well if you want to add a zig-zag water reflection to your artworks so let's get started! Step 1 First, we'll be creating a file for the Displace filter so we can use it later. … [Read more...] about Create a Realistic Water Reflection in Photoshop
Create a Castle Matte Painting in Photoshop
In this tutorial, I 'll show you how to create a castle matte painting scene in Photoshop. We'll first create a background for the castle and then we'll import other elements to the scene. You'll learn how to create the light source, coming up with matte painting ideas in just 2 hours using photo bashing technique, creating light direction and paying attention to minor … [Read more...] about Create a Castle Matte Painting in Photoshop
The Best Way to Create Watercolor Effects in Photoshop
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to create a watercolor effect in Photoshop. You'll learn how to use a layer mask and brushes to achieve a colorful watercolor portrait effect. We'll use paper texture, watercolor brushes, and filters to mimic watercolor painting effect in Photoshop. Let's deep dive into it! Here are the 6 steps to make a hand-painted watercolor picture: Step … [Read more...] about The Best Way to Create Watercolor Effects in Photoshop