How to create light effect on persons

Discussion in 'Graphics & Multimedia' started by DanTheMan-NL, Dec 11, 2014.

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    Hello,

    I am creating an image where a character has an object in his hand that glows. Does someone know how to create an effect so that the face of the character lights up and the rest of the photo is dark. Or does somebody know how to call this effect so I can look it up?

    I have no idea where to search for.

    Greetings,
    Dan
     
    DanTheMan-NL, Dec 11, 2014 IP
  2. GFX2

    GFX2 Well-Known Member

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    First - What program are you using?
     
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    Kauser Well-Known Member

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    use brush. try to find some light effect brushes. and use white color as foreground color. or maybe add some glow effect to them. keep them in separate layer.
     
    Kauser, Dec 23, 2014 IP
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    Red Shield Active Member

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    another options :
    Create new layer, and change the layer into "color overlay"
    make a brush on it, and done
    adjust the brush size to make the output better
    you could change the color to match the hand glowing color
     
    Red Shield, Dec 24, 2014 IP
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    Raife Well-Known Member

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    So there are a range of different ways to approach this! I agree with Luka. What program/s are you using? Personally I have found photoshop to be both awesome and useless at the same time; it all depends on the user and their experience. Another question; artistic ability. Are you able enough to be able to enlarge the image paint it on? I know some truly skilled people who go that route because they know no other way. Basically, there are many ways to skin a cat. THose are my thoughts anyhow... I do not promote the act of cat skinning... Just making sure I am clear!
     
    Raife, Jan 21, 2015 IP