PHOTOSHOP Lesson (Soft Light Effect)

[vdc-Loki]

PHOTOSHOP Lesson (Soft Light Effect)

One of the cool effects I use a lot is adding a Soft Light to my
images. It gives the image a soft, glamor type look. Here's a quick
example

Step 1: Getting Started

Open an image

If you're using Photoshop 6 the layer will be locked. Double click the layer to unlock it.



Step 2: Duplicating the Layer

Drag the layer down to the Create New Layer icon


Step 3: Blurring the Image

Select the Original Layer you created


Apply a Gaussian Blur to it. (Filter/Blur/Gaussian Blur...)


Put a selection of 20 in but you can experiment


Step 4: Changing the Blending Mode

Click the Layer Copy and from the Mode menu, choose Soft Light



And your final image:


-Loki-