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A simple signature lighting trick - Posted By Cryhavoc_ (virtuoso) on 10th Mar 08 at 2:09pm
Have you seen those tags which have a nice heavenly gloss/glow on them? Well here's a simple way to perform one on a render:

Step 1. Duplicate the existing render
Step 2. Go to Filter > Blur > Gausian Blur and give a radius of 2.5
Step 3. Then Edit > Fade Gausian Blur at 100% Opacity
Step 4. Set that layer to lighten

You may have to play around with the numbers, but that's a universal method. Many people get far too complicated with smudging and brushing, but I have found this the easiest way to do it.

Re: A simple signature lighting trick - Posted By Tim (grievous) on 11th Mar 08 at 1:08am
I am a moron with Photoshop and can't even get that {Tongue Out}

I'm not render friendly/smart. {Tongue Out}
Re: A simple signature lighting trick - Posted By Graham (amusedtodeath) on 11th Mar 08 at 1:11am
That's a nice trick, subtle yet effective {Smile}
Re: A simple signature lighting trick - Posted By Mason Fett™ (masonfett) on 11th Mar 08 at 2:30am
You guys, I'm a master at rendering and all those glowing effects. Thats how I make lightsabers.

Check out my signature. {Tongue Out}
Re: A simple signature lighting trick - Posted By Tim (grievous) on 11th Mar 08 at 2:34am
Posted By Mason Fett™ on 11th Mar 08 at 2:30am
 
You guys, I'm a master at rendering and all those glowing effects. Thats how I make lightsabers.

Check out my signature. {Tongue Out}
Showoff {Tongue Out}

lol, damnit it's not fair, photoshop hates me {Angry}
Re: A simple signature lighting trick - Posted By slip (slip) on 16th Mar 08 at 6:23pm
I usually duplicate once and do a gaussian render between 2.5-8 then set that to overlay and duplicate that layer a few times - using "linear overlay", "hard light", "lighten", and "soft light" at varying opacities.
Re: A simple signature lighting trick - Posted By Spaz (Sonic) on 17th Mar 08 at 4:24am
Never thought of that. I'll try it out some time. {Wink}