The production process of this crystal apple is very simple, using only a few filters, and the technique is also very simple. The key lies in how to design the position of the highlight, which will also be helpful for making other glassware. Tip: From this example we can see that in order to create beautiful effects, in addition to mastering tools, a good art foundation is also essential. In addition, continuous learning and careful observation are also necessary. Mainly used tools and techniques: pen tool to draw paths, transformation of selections and paths, stroke processing, gradient filling, Filter->Distort->Zigzag filter, blur filter, channels, and layers. 1. Create a 500x500 image, fill it with black, and create a background for the lighting effect. (You can also use gradient filling. You can choose your favorite color here, which may not necessarily be blue.)
2. Use the Pen tool to outline the apple. When the path is closed, press Enter on the small keyboard to make the path a selection. Here's a trick: You can use the circular marquee tool to pull out a circle according to the size of the apple, switch to the path panel, click the small black triangle in the upper right corner, and select "Make Work Path" in the pop-up menu. Make the selection a path, and then use the pen tool to adjust it to the shape of the apple. This is much more convenient than directly using the pen to draw.
3. Keep the selection, press ctrl+U on the background layer, and increase the color saturation and brightness of the background. This can add a transparent feeling to the completed apple, and also make it easier to see the apple clearly in the next few steps. outline. (You can observe that the color of the apple range is somewhat misaligned with the background. This is to show the refraction of light after passing through the apple. You can build the apple on another layer.)
4. Continue to keep the selection, switch to the channel panel, create a new channel Alpha 1, and fill it with white for later use. 5. Return to the layer panel and create a new layer. Use the Lasso Tool to make a selection along the edge of the apple outline and feather it.
6. Use the same method to make other reflections. Note: The left side is the light-receiving surface, which should be brighter.
7. Create a new channel Alpha 2, use the circular selection tool to pick an ellipse, and use the Paintbrush Tool to draw some white dots in the selection, then execute Filter->Distort->Zigzag, Amount and Ridges are 10 and 5 respectively. or so (try a few times).
8. Press ctrl and click Alpha 2 to make the selection float. Return to the layer panel to create a new layer and fill it with white. You can appropriately reduce the transparency of the layer.
9. Use the Pen Tool to outline the apple handle.
10. Press the Enter key on the keypad to make the path a selection. Set the foreground color to white, create a new layer and execute Edit->Storke stroke, and set location to insaid. Then draw a few white lines with a brush and perform Gaussian blur.
11. Use the pen tool to outline the highlight.
12. Make the path a selection, double-click the Linear Gradient Tool to edit the gradient, select "Foreground to Transparent", create a new layer and pull the gradient from left to right in the selection.
13. Polish the details again. For example, add a few reflections, or increase the color saturation at the bottom. Finish.
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