25 A Polaroid Graphics Techniques
April 4, 2009
Ex. 4
Date of Completion: Apr 4th, 2009
Producing such output by implementing various type of layers in order to make a Polaroid effect graphics.
Polaroid Graphics Final Output
Below shown how:
- apply the techniques of Layer Style effects
- the use of advanced Blending Effect Techniques
- techniques of applying the text tools with effects
- compositing the image with the text effects
Layer Styles can be used to create a liquid effect. Choose Gradient Overlay to begin.
Layer Style > Gradient
Choose colors in the Gradient Editor & adjust the gradient angle.
Adding Style to Pallete
Select Inner Shadow, Drop Shadow & Outer Glow, use Global Light & adjust settings.
Texturing Layer
Adjust smoothing, altitude & opacity, add Contour & set its range.
Applying Texture onto Background
Drag layer into Styles Palette & name it. Click style & apply it to another selected layer.
Brush over Background
Duplicate, blur & adjust levels of Green Channel, define as pattern & use it as a texture.
Adjusting the Fill Element
New shape layer, fill with layer style, add mask, fill with black, paint on layer mask.
Layer Blending is Set to Mix Light
Set layer Blending Options to blend interior effects as a group & reduce fill opacity.
Adding an extra Layer for framing
Create new Layer and Texture it just like Polaroid paper. Highlight Blending Options.
Brightness and Contrast...
Giving an old, grainy and blurred effects onto the Graphics.
Result
Tadaa, the final output. Perhaps not appealing to some, but its the old and grainy effect that matters.
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