Create a Glow Effect in Photoshop! | Tutorial by PHLEARN

Summary by Krater

A step-by-step tutorial demonstrating how to create a glowing energy ring effect in Adobe Photoshop, featuring techniques such as layer blending, Gaussian blur, color range selections, layer masks, and custom brush creation.

From the video

Answers: How do you create a glowing circle energy effect in Photoshop?

• Adobe Photoshop glow effect
• Gaussian blur techniques
• Layer blending modes
• Creating custom Photoshop brushes
• Using layer masks and color range

What it concludes

• Duplicating shape layers and applying progressively larger Gaussian blur values creates a glowing halo effect.
• Using Screen and Linear Dodge blend modes enhances the brightness of light effects in Photoshop.
• Color Range selections combined with layer masks help restrict glow effects to specific subject areas.
• Using a pressure-sensitive tablet makes painting fine details like hair highlights and light particles easier than using a mouse.
• Applying Color Balance adjustments at the end helps tie the colors of the subject and lighting effects together.