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
![Photoshop synthesizes the dreamy girl in the ancient temple](https://images.downcodes.com/u/info_img/2009-08/25/080627_edu_ps1_01.jpg)
Material 1
![Photoshop synthesizes the dreamy girl in the ancient temple](https://images.downcodes.com/u/info_img/2009-08/25/080627_edu_ps1_02.jpg)
Material 2
![Photoshop synthesizes the dreamy girl in the ancient temple](https://images.downcodes.com/u/info_img/2009-08/25/080627_edu_ps1_03.jpg)
1. Open material 1, press Ctrl + M to adjust the lower curve, and set the parameters as shown below.
![Photoshop synthesizes the dreamy girl in the ancient temple](https://images.downcodes.com/u/info_img/2009-08/25/080627_edu_ps1_04.jpg)
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.
![Photoshop synthesizes the dreamy girl in the ancient temple](https://images.downcodes.com/u/info_img/2009-08/25/080627_edu_ps1_05.jpg)
4. Press Ctrl + B to achieve color balance on the character strip. The parameter settings are as shown below.
![Photoshop synthesizes the dreamy girl in the ancient temple](https://images.downcodes.com/u/info_img/2009-08/25/080627_edu_ps1_06.jpg)
5. Return to the background layer and press Ctrl + B to adjust the color balance. The parameter settings are as shown below.
![Photoshop synthesizes the dreamy girl in the ancient temple](https://images.downcodes.com/u/info_img/2009-08/25/080627_edu_ps1_07.jpg)
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.
![Photoshop synthesizes the dreamy girl in the ancient temple](https://images.downcodes.com/u/info_img/2009-08/25/080627_edu_ps1_08.jpg)
7. Use a brush similar to the one below.