| This tutorial shows how to turn a sharp, focused image into a fantasy, glow image in Paint Shop Pro (tutorial uses PSP7.04). | |
| First, open the image and choose Layers
-> Duplicate Next choose Effects -> Blur -> Gaussian Blur ... Select a Radius setting of 7 and click on OK Once you start using this, adjust the amount of Gaussian Blur to your own tastes. |
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| Your image will look like this, but no
worries. (click on the image for a larger view) |
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| Now, we're going to change the layer
properties, so choose Layer -> Properties Set Blend mode to Screen Set Opacity to 80 Click on OK Again, as you use this, adjust the opacity to your liking. |
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| Your image will look like this now: (click on the image for a larger view) |
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| Here's a quick comparison of the original face and what we have now: |
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| we've got a bit more work to do, so merge
the layers then add some noise. Select Effects -> Noise -> Add Select a Noise amount of 7 and make sure that Uniform is selected and click on OK |
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| Yes, I know, this looks a little blurry, but
take a look at the full-sized image and
the images below and you'll see the difference. This technique can also be used in smaller amounts in order to get a softer look to your images. |
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Quick Comparison |
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| Add additional effects if you wish: |
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