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Post by Tpgettys on May 14, 2022 17:40:01 GMT
For those that don't like video tutorials I have written out the basic steps (though they do not exactly match the video). I recommend viewing the video at least once just to see what he is getting at.
- Duplicate your image (Ctrl-J) and then turn off the Background layer (click the "eye" on the layer)
- Make the image square: select the Crop Tool (C) and choose 5x5 (Note: the video uses a different method to do this)
- Duplicate the layer (Ctrl-J) and rotate it 180 degrees (Image | Rotate | Rotate Layer 180 degrees)
- Choose a blend mode that works well for your image (one from the lighten group or one from the darken group)
- Merge the two layers (right-click the top layer and choose Merge Layer, or Ctrl-E)
- Duplicate the merged layers (Ctrl-J) and rotate it 60 degrees (Image | Rotate | Free Rotate Layer)
- Choose a blend mode from the group you didn't use the first time (but really, choose the one that pleases you most)
- Duplicate the rotated layer and rotate it another 60 degrees, which should give you an image with 6-fold symmetry
- Merge all the layers: Ctrl-Shift-Alt-E
- You can now tweak your image to increase the vibrancy and contrast using adjustment layers (Levels, Hue/Saturation, etc)
- Crop the image to your liking
Variation ideas: Instead of rotate 180 degrees, flip layer vertical, merge, duplicate, flip horizontal
Instead of two rotations of 60 degrees, rotate by 90 degrees and 45 degrees to get an eight-fold symmetry After step 9, Choose Image | Resize | Reveal All, add a layer below and fill with a solid color, use effects such as a drop-shadow or bevel I'm looking forward to seeing what Creative Effects you come up with!
Original image
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Post by hmca on May 14, 2022 18:35:26 GMT
These are gorgeous, Tom! Should be a fun challenge.
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Post by Tpgettys on May 14, 2022 19:19:29 GMT
These are gorgeous, Tom! Should be a fun challenge. Thank you very much for your kind words Helen! There were quite a few throw-always before these came into being, however. Because the basic tut is easy though, it wasn’t too frustrating to keep trying. |
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Post by hmca on May 15, 2022 1:37:32 GMT
Well here's my first try. I like the way the center came out....I ended up flipping horizontal at the very end.  Starter Image  |
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Post by Tpgettys on May 15, 2022 3:05:44 GMT
Not real thrilled about mine but it's the first time I've ever tried this
I'm sorry you are disappointed Jim, but I understand, as several of mine had to just go on the trash heap. I found the starter image is crucial, as are the choices along the way. FWIW, I got more pleasing results using a PNG file, putting a solid color layer behind it all. |
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Post by Tpgettys on May 15, 2022 3:07:46 GMT
Well here's my first try. I like the way the center came out....I ended up flipping horizontal at the very end.
I like the center too! It certainly was an unexpected metallic effect.
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Post by hmca on May 15, 2022 3:19:12 GMT
In the past, I would always revert to an action. It's taken me a few tries with different images to get the one I originally posted and the one I am now adding. I followed the tut but then kept turning and merging layers, trying different blend modes and then merging and adjusting color brightness etc. I also had to extend the canvas size as my corners got cut off. Lots of experimenting. At the end I took them into CE 4. For this one I used the high key, skylight and pro contrast filters.  Screenshot of the section of the image that I used....wasn't sure if it would work but using the difference blend mode somewhere along the line made it come together.  |
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Post by fotofrank on May 15, 2022 3:19:58 GMT
Started with just one as a PNG.  |
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Post by Tpgettys on May 15, 2022 3:45:48 GMT
Very despicable Frank!
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Post by hmca on May 15, 2022 13:27:19 GMT
After looking at my entry again, I think the interest is in the center so I am adding an edited version.  |
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Post by fotofrank on May 15, 2022 17:36:57 GMT
Bamboo  Start Image  |
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Post by cats4jan on May 15, 2022 17:44:56 GMT
This is a very interesting technique -
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Post by Lillias on May 15, 2022 18:05:01 GMT
I've lost count of the ones I've thrown away trying to do this. At last I have something I'm willing to post.  Image from Unsplash.  |
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Post by Tpgettys on May 15, 2022 19:22:43 GMT
I've lost count of the ones I've thrown away trying to do this. At last I have something I'm willing to post. That has been my experience too Lillias . Here is a tip you might wish to try: I have found much better success if I make a very basic twirl and then apply this technique.
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Post by hmca on May 15, 2022 20:49:26 GMT
I actually like that a lot, Lillias. It almost looks like heart shapes around the center and I like the "swirlies" at the edges caused by his hair.
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