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Abstract Explosion


Step 1

Create a new image with a black background. Render two lens flares like below.

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Step 2

Liquify the image like below.

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Step 3

Duplicate the layer by pressing Ctrl+J. Rotate it like below (you can mess around with this).

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Step 4

Set the mode to lighten by double clicking your new layer. Use the below settings. Merge down by pressing Ctrl+E

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Step 5

Duplicate the layer (Ctrl+J), and rotate like below.

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Double click the layer and set the blending mode to screen.

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Merge Down (Ctrl+E)

Step 6

Duplicate the layer again (Ctrl+J). Go into the spherize filter and use the below settings.

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Step 7

Press Ctrl+U and colorize it. I used the below settings, I suggest you use similar.

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Step 8

Set the blending settings to linear dodge.

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Merge Down (Ctrl+E). Go into radial blur filter and use the above settings.

Final Product

Abstract Explosion Tutorial: Final Result



Author's URL: tacoX
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