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Realistic Rainbow

Added: Jul 08, 2005 Level: Experienced Software: Photoshop

	1. Open the image for editing.

	2. Create a new layer (Shift+Ctrl+N)

	3. Use the Gradient Tool (G) to create a horizontal gradient with the following properties: Gradient: Transparent Rainbow Style: Linear

	4. Use the Hue/Saturation tool (Ctrl+U) to apply the following properties: Edit: Magenta Hue: 0 Saturation: -100 Lightness: 0

	5. Select the canvas (Ctrl+A)

	6. Apply a Pinch filter (Filter> Distort> Pinch) with an amount of -100%.

	7. Use the Free Transform tool (Ctrl+T) to distort the rainbow into perspective.

	8. Apply a slight Gaussian Blur (Filter> Blur> Gaussian Blur).

	9. Add a layer mask (Layer> Add Layer Mask> Reveal All) to the current layer.

	10. With the layer mask selected, use the Apply Image tool (Image> Apply Image) to apply the following properties: Layer: Merged Channel: RGB Invert: Unchecked Blending: Normal Opacity: 100%

	11. On the layer mask, use the eraser tool to erase the areobjects in front of the rainbow.

	12. Reduce the opacity of the current layer. Rollover the image in this step to see the original image before this Photoshop technique was applied.