Radial Star Filter

Added: Nov 18, 2005 Rating:

Level: Experienced Software: Photoshop

	1. Open an image to edit.

	2. Duplicate the current layer (Ctrl+J) and change the blending mode to Screen.

	3. With the new layer selected, use the Levels tool (Ctrl+L) to apply the following properties: Input Levels: 0, 0.10, 255 Repeat this step two more times.

	4. Duplicate the current layer (Ctrl+J) three times.

	5. With the top layer selected, use the Radial Blur filter (Filter> Blur> Radial Blur) to apply the following properties: Blur Method: Spin Quality: Best Blur Center: Top left

	6. Apply an Auto Levels (Shift+Ctrl+L).

	7. Repeat steps 5 to 6 for the middle three layers but when using the Radial Blur filter, use these settings instead: Layer One Copy 2: Blur Center: Top Right Layer One Copy: Blur Center: Bottom Right Layer One: Blur Center: Bottom Left

	8. Highlight the top four layers and Merge (Ctrl+E). If you are using Adobe Photoshop CS or older, link the top four layers and Merge (Ctrl+E) instead.

	9. To increase the effect, duplicate the top layer (Ctrl+J). Rollover the image to see the original image without this Photoshop effect applied.

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