In this Photoshop Tutorial we will learn about creating crystals. Originally the crystals were created in a 3D program and imported to Photoshop where all kinds of coolness is added. In this tutorial I will show you an easy way to create these crystals in Photoshop
In this Photoshop Tutorial
we will learn about creating crystals. Originally the crystals were created
in a 3D program and imported to Photoshop where all kinds of coolness is added.
In this tutorial I will show you an easy way to create these crystals in Photoshop
Step 1Create a new document.Mine was 300X200 pixels. You would probably want Create a new layer With the Polygon lasso tool, draw your rough shape. Notice that in Photoshop |
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Step 2Fill with a dark color. Here I chose blue. Don’t deselect. . ? |
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Step 3Now we want to add a gradient, use this method: Select>modify>contract I entered 6 pixels. If you are using a larger image size, consider 10 |
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Step 4Now we want to soften the selection. |
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Step 5Choose a lighter shade of the same color as the crystals and fill. I |
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Step 6Duplicate the layer and add a gaussian blur to the copy. Move the blurred layer beneath the original layer. |
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Step 7Here I changed the background to black. Notice the original layer and the blurred layers. |
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Step 8Here is where the crystals take on their 3D look: Add a layer style to the shape. (Click the little “f” at the Choose bevel and emboss. Technique:Chisel soft Increase the depth and size until you are happy with the result. Change the gloss contour , uncheck global light and change |
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Step 9To get the translucent crystal like opacity: Still in the layer style box. go to Blending options lower the fill opacity to 42. Press ok In the layers pallette, change the blending mode to screen. ? |
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Step 10Duplicate the crystal layer. Press Ctrl/Cmd+T for free transform. Rotate the new layer, you will see it interact with the other crystal |
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Step 11Time to spruce up the background a bit. I added a linear gradient.
You could do anything you wanted really. |
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Step 12Here is an optional step: Copy the layer style to the blurred layer. It adds an interesting feel. If you want you can keep coping layers and rotating them. Experiment |
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