| This tutorial shows how to turn a sharp, focused image into a glowing, fantasy-like mage 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: |   |
| 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 (link to be fixed later) 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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