Photoshop adds rainy night effects to black and white outdoor pictures of people

Author：Eve Cole Update Time：2013-02-01 11:43:05

Source: Colorism Author: Lao Ma
This tutorial introduces how to create a rainy night effect. It is roughly divided into two parts to complete. First, you need to darken the image. If the background is white, you need to use inverter to darken it. Then there is the production of some decorative effects, such as adding raindrops, borders, text, etc.
Original picture

final effect

1. Open an original image. If it is a color original image, first decolorize it into a black and white photo. CTRL+J copies one layer. I need to express strong contrast and texture in this black and white photo. I checked about three channels. The red and green channels are more delicate and clear, while the blue channel is worse. We will use the red and green channels and open the channel mixer. , adjusted according to the data of the provided picture, and the data makes different adjustments according to different photos.

2. Now I want to change the feeling of day to night, so I have to start with the sky. First use the magic wand tool to select, or you can use your usual selection tool method. I used the magic wand to select some other unnecessary areas at the same time. It didn't matter. I used a quick mask to sweep away the unnecessary areas, and then reversed the selection. I got the night sky that I needed.

3. Now that I have a black sky, but the roof is still too bright, I use the burn tool and process it as needed.

4. I already have a satisfactory night effect, I need to add some clouds. Create a new layer and name it "Clouds". Execute: Filter > Render > Clouds, Transparency, 15%-20%.

5. Next, you need to add some rain effects. You can find snow and rain brushes (available in the Shape and Color Resource Edition) or make your own. Use motion blur or transformation until you are satisfied with the effect. Use appropriate masks to remove some unwanted effects. required.

6. Create a new layer, name it "FX", mode, and filter. Execute: Filter>Render>Clouds. Threshold, adjust appropriately to reduce density, transform to suit needs, and erase unnecessary clouds with a pen eraser.

7. Frame, create a new layer, use a wet brush, and brush to create the frame you like.

8. Finally, make some fine adjustments and add text to complete the final effect.