Adding Glow
In this tutorial we will learn how to add glow to a picture.
1. First we need a picture to add glow to. I will be using the picture from the “Cutting Tutorial”
2. Open the Layer Window. Window>Layers.
3.
Right click on the layer of the image you want to add glow to. Then
go to Blending Options.
4. Then click on Outer Glow.
5.
Select your color, I will be using red, and play with the settings until
you have the effect you want. I will be using these settings
Structure
Blending Mode: Screen
Opticity:
80%
Noise:
0%
Color:
Red
Eliments
Technique: Softer
Spread:
4
Size:
12
Quality
Contour: Default
Range:
50%
Jitter:
0%
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the picture above to see the full sized image
6. If you want to save your Glow, click on the Styles Tab, then click New Style and type in the name you want. The Glow Style will now be at the bottom of the list.
7.
Now go to the little circle with the arrow and then go to Save Styles.
If you want to remove unwanted styles go the presets manager. The presets
manager can be accessed by going Edit > Presets Manager.
Click the
picture above to see the full sized image
8.
After saving the Styles click ok and now your picture should have glow
around it.
