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Realistic Rainbow
Added: July 08, 2005 Rating: 
Level: Experienced Software:
Photoshop
Level: Experienced Software:
Photoshop
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1. Open the image for editing. |
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2. Create a new layer (Shift+Ctrl+N) |
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3. Use the Gradient Tool (G) to create a horizontal gradient with the following properties:
Gradient: Transparent Rainbow Style: Linear |
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4. Use the Hue/Saturation tool (Ctrl+U) to apply the following properties:
Edit: Magenta Hue: 0 Saturation: -100 Lightness: 0 |
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5. Select the canvas (Ctrl+A) |
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6. Apply a Pinch filter (Filter> Distort> Pinch) with an amount of -100%. |
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7. Use the Free Transform tool (Ctrl+T) to distort the rainbow into perspective. |
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8. Apply a slight Gaussian Blur (Filter> Blur> Gaussian Blur). |
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9. Add a layer mask (Layer> Add Layer Mask> Reveal All) to the current layer. |
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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% |
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11. On the layer mask, use the eraser tool to erase the areobjects in front of the rainbow. |
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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. |
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