How to create star trails in Photoshop
Step 1 – Fill canvas On a blank canvas, fill the entire space with black. This is our night sky backdrop, which can be transported on to a photo later on. Step 2 – Apply Noise filter How to add stars?...
View ArticleHow to create aged image effects in Photoshop
Before After Step 1 – Hue/Saturation adjustment Start with a Hue/Saturation adjustment layer and reduce the Saturation down to 0. This turns the image completely black and white. Because this is an...
View ArticlePhotoshop Tip: Reduce noise using Channels
The Reduce Noise feature found in the Filter>Noise menu has limited effectiveness on really stubborn artefacts, but if nothing else seems to work, give this trick a try. Switch to the Channels...
View ArticleHow to add a colour grain effect in Photoshop
Before/After Step 1 – Fill layer With your image open, add a new layer by pressing Cmd/Ctrl+Shift+N. Go to Edit>Fill and set Contents: Use to Color. Choose a colour from the colour menu that pops...
View ArticleHow to apply the Holga effect in Photoshop
Before After Step 1 – Apply filter With an image open in Photoshop, press Cmd/Ctrl+J to duplicate the Background layer, and then go to the Filter menu. Find Blur>Radial Blur and set the Radius...
View ArticleFree Photoshop Tutorial: Correct colour and brighten low-light images
Before After Step 1 – Duplicate and blend Open up an image taken in low light, and duplicate the Background layer (Cmd/Ctrl+J). Change the blend mode of this duplicate layer to Screen. This will make...
View ArticleShooting for Photoshop: ISO settings for lowest noise
For optimum quality and lowest noise, look to keep the ISO setting of your camera to between 80-200 (for compact cameras), and 80-400 for digital SLRs. ISO relates to how sensitive the camera is to...
View ArticlePhotoshop Tip: Scrapbook techniques
You can scan in papers but it’s easy to create your own backgrounds by using texture photos and blend modes. Filters such as Add Noise or Fibers also work well. To keep things coherent, create one...
View ArticlePhotoshop Tip: Add Noise for vintage effects
In this example, without adding noise to the image, the car and pin-up model would appear too ‘clean’. To add noise to an image, apply a new layer and go to Filter>Render>Clouds (make sure your...
View ArticleRestore old photos with our ten top tips!
1. Fix large areas The Patch tool is fantastic for copying detail from one area of an image to another, and is perfect for repairing any backgrounds that have deteriorated. Simply select it from the...
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