Photoshop Tutorials

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Step 18 - Another Lens Flare

Duplicate the Layer (control/command + J) and press (control/command + T). Shrink the height and expand the width of this flare to either side (try to copy the picture below).

Step 19 - Blur It

Go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur, and apply a blur of about 7px.

Step 20 - Center It

Move the flattened and elongated lens flare up to the center line.

Step 21 - Center Gradient

Create a new layer (Layer > New > Layer), and select your gradient tool. Choose the reflected gradient option, and using a blue foreground (I used #216a82), create a foreground to transparent gradient from the center. To do this correctly, you will want to start in the center and click and drag to either the top or the bottom. When you're done, se this layer to 50% opacity.

Step 22 - Creating the Grid! -- A

Create a new layer (Layer > New > Layer), and set the background to black (this is so you can see what you're doing... DO NOT put anything on this layer in later steps besides the black color that is already there!). Press (U) and select the rounded rectangle tool. Set the radius to 50 px. Also make sure that you're on paths, not shapes.

Step 23 - Creating the Grid! -- B

Holding shift to ensure that your drawing perfect squares, create a rounded rectangle like the one below.

Step 24 - Creating the Grid! -- C

Create a new layer (Layer > New > Layer), name it "grid", and make white your foreground color. Right click in the box and select fill path.

Step 25 - Creating the Grid! -- D

You should see this. Then click (shift + H) to hide the path.