This tutorial introduces the basic knowledge of picture material synthesis and effect beautification. Use some beautiful material backgrounds with beautiful brush effects, and then add character materials to synthesize beautiful dreamy effects.
final effect
Material 1
Material 2
1. Open material 1, press Ctrl + M to adjust the lower curve, and set the parameters as shown below.
2. Open material 2, use the pen tool to outline the character, press Ctrl + Enter to turn it into a selection, press Ctrl + Alt + D to feather the value to 0.5, and then copy it to the background layer.
3. Make the character smaller and position it properly, as shown below.
4. Press Ctrl + B to achieve color balance on the character strip. The parameter settings are as shown below.
5. Return to the background layer and press Ctrl + B to adjust the color balance. The parameter settings are as shown below.
6. Create a new layer above the background layer, set the foreground color to: #74c9DD, and set the background color to black. Execute the menu: Filter > Render > Clouds. After confirmation, change the layer blending mode to "Screen" , the effect is as shown below.
7. Use a brush similar to the one below.