Photoshop Lightbulb Tutorial –
For this photoshop tutorial we had to create a tree inside a lightbulb. This was a step by step guide on how to create this stunning and unique piece of photoshop work.
To start off, we were given the images already in a folder so that it would be easy to locate and use quickly. Once we had this, we opened up Photoshop and created a new file, I opened up the images and then dragged them effectively into Photoshop. I started by separating the images of the bulb and then the tree into a different folder, thus it would again, be easier to locate the files later on in the process.
The first technique that we were shown how to use, was the mask tool –
For this, you select the required area with the magic wand tool, before pressing the "add vector mask". Then, I double clicked on the mask layer, then a properties box appeared. I then selected the "Define Mask", then I changed how smooth the edges were.
The second was the clone stamp –
Firstly I had to create a new layer as to preserve the original image, and then I selected the clone stamp tool from the toolbar. Make sure the settings for the tool are set at Mode – Normal and Sample: All Layers, it may be of advantage to lower the opacity of the tool as to create a more natural looking transition. This works by removing the subject from the image while still retaining a certain amount of background colour. Now while holding down “Alt” on the keyboard select the area of the image from which you want to copy and then after letting go of alt start to go over the area you wish to remove. It is important to note that the software will always use the first initial distance from the source area and where you first click to paste as a measured guide to follow, this means you need to be careful as you remove different areas of the image as the source will move accordingly. You can check where the source is by looking at the crosshair, which appears when you begin to use the tool.
Using Fading In:
I now started on merging the image of the tree into that of the lightbulb. The tree branches have a square white background; so in order to dissolve this easily I looked into the layer’s properties. Once in properties, under “Blend If: Grey” I moved the white slider towards the black area on “This Layer”. In order to achieve greater control I held 'alt' down while clicking the slider to separate it into two, this allowed me to refine the range in more detail.
Remove/Blend with Mask:
To remove the areas of the image which are unwanted without affecting the image permanently, I created a mask and then used the brush tool to remove areas with the black colour and to undo any mistakes simply use the white colour to add these back in. I also had to make sure that the colours are the same by checking their values, white’s values should be 255 across all RGB tables, whereas black needs to be set at 0 across all of CYMK’s tables.
To add Hue:
To alter the colour of the image I simply selected the layer in question and go to Layer>Adjustments>Hue/Saturation and then change as required.
Reflections:
Create two copies of the Tree Leaves layer and then turn one upside down before naming them to differentiate between the two, also it will be much easier. Then I went to the free transform on one of the copies and right-clicked on the image and selected “Warp”, then I altered the image as shown and pressed enter to apply the effect. In order to smooth out the image and blend into the corners of the bulb, I used the “Remove/Blend With Mask” technique.
After this, I flattened my finished outcome by selecting all the layers then pressing Shift, Alt Command, and E or you can do it manually if you prefer.
To start off, we were given the images already in a folder so that it would be easy to locate and use quickly. Once we had this, we opened up Photoshop and created a new file, I opened up the images and then dragged them effectively into Photoshop. I started by separating the images of the bulb and then the tree into a different folder, thus it would again, be easier to locate the files later on in the process.
The first technique that we were shown how to use, was the mask tool –
For this, you select the required area with the magic wand tool, before pressing the "add vector mask". Then, I double clicked on the mask layer, then a properties box appeared. I then selected the "Define Mask", then I changed how smooth the edges were.
The second was the clone stamp –
Firstly I had to create a new layer as to preserve the original image, and then I selected the clone stamp tool from the toolbar. Make sure the settings for the tool are set at Mode – Normal and Sample: All Layers, it may be of advantage to lower the opacity of the tool as to create a more natural looking transition. This works by removing the subject from the image while still retaining a certain amount of background colour. Now while holding down “Alt” on the keyboard select the area of the image from which you want to copy and then after letting go of alt start to go over the area you wish to remove. It is important to note that the software will always use the first initial distance from the source area and where you first click to paste as a measured guide to follow, this means you need to be careful as you remove different areas of the image as the source will move accordingly. You can check where the source is by looking at the crosshair, which appears when you begin to use the tool.
Using Fading In:
I now started on merging the image of the tree into that of the lightbulb. The tree branches have a square white background; so in order to dissolve this easily I looked into the layer’s properties. Once in properties, under “Blend If: Grey” I moved the white slider towards the black area on “This Layer”. In order to achieve greater control I held 'alt' down while clicking the slider to separate it into two, this allowed me to refine the range in more detail.
Remove/Blend with Mask:
To remove the areas of the image which are unwanted without affecting the image permanently, I created a mask and then used the brush tool to remove areas with the black colour and to undo any mistakes simply use the white colour to add these back in. I also had to make sure that the colours are the same by checking their values, white’s values should be 255 across all RGB tables, whereas black needs to be set at 0 across all of CYMK’s tables.
To add Hue:
To alter the colour of the image I simply selected the layer in question and go to Layer>Adjustments>Hue/Saturation and then change as required.
Reflections:
Create two copies of the Tree Leaves layer and then turn one upside down before naming them to differentiate between the two, also it will be much easier. Then I went to the free transform on one of the copies and right-clicked on the image and selected “Warp”, then I altered the image as shown and pressed enter to apply the effect. In order to smooth out the image and blend into the corners of the bulb, I used the “Remove/Blend With Mask” technique.
After this, I flattened my finished outcome by selecting all the layers then pressing Shift, Alt Command, and E or you can do it manually if you prefer.
After this I saved and then exported by final image.
