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Sunday, November 30, 2008

28 Powerful Photoshop Lighting Effects

There is something about beautiful lights that can mesmerize an audience. Take a fireworks show for example. It’s been around for thousands of years, yet still has the power to put looks of amazement on faces of all ages. That’s why lighting effects make such powerful design elements. They are a great way to grab the attention of your audience and leave a lasting impression. Below is a collection of the best Photoshop tutorials for creating powerful lighting effects.



Adding Light Streaks To A Photo

Adding  Light Streaks  To A Photo


Amazing Photoshop Light Effect In 10 Steps

A smokey light effect complete with glowing particles.

Amazing Photoshop Light Effect In 10 Steps



Fire Lines Tutorial

This tutorial teaches you how to create stylish fire lines in only 10 steps.

Fire Lines Tutorial



Luminescent Lines

Luminescent Lines



Iron Man View Interface Effect In Photoshop

This is very close to the amazing effects seen in the movie.

Iron Man View Interface Effect In Photoshop



Luminescent Lines

Luminescent Lines



Advanced Glow Effects






A Cool Lighting Effect In Photoshop

A Cool Lighting Effect In Photoshop


End of the World Photo Manipulation

End of the World Photo Manipulation



Creating Smoke

A popular effect explained very well

Creating Smoke



Design a Coldplay/Apple Inspired Portrait in Photoshop

This one shows you how to design portraits based on the Coldplay - Apple ad

Design a Coldplay/Apple Inspired Portrait in Photoshop



Magic Lighting Effect In Photoshop

Magic Lighting Effect In Photoshop



Make your image look awesome with a few light effects


Make your image look awesome with a few light effects



Flying Girl In Photoshop

Flying Girl In Photoshop



Creating light motion trails & glowing sparks

A nice technique for creating light motion lines

Creating light motion trails & glowing sparks



Awesome Digital Bokeh Effect In Photoshop


Awesome Digital Bokeh Effect In Photoshop



Create An Amazing Ad In Photoshop

Create An Amazing Ad In Photoshop



Beijing 2008 Logo Light Painting in Photoshop

Beijing 2008 Logo Light Painting in Photoshop



Mysterious Lighting Effect Tutorial for Photoshop

Mysterious Lighting Effect Tutorial for Photoshop



Space Lighting Effects in 10 Steps - Photoshop Tutorial

Space Lighting Effects in 10 Steps - Photoshop Tutorial



Design a Vista Styled Wallpaper

Design a Vista Styled Wallpaper



Expressive lighting effects

Expressive lighting effects



Really cool Eclipse Effect in Photoshop


Really cool Eclipse Effect in Photoshop



True Flames

Create an incredible flame / solar flare effect in only a few short steps.

True Flames



Super Fast - Speed Lighting Effect

Super Fast - Speed Lighting Effect

Add A Sparkle Trail To A Photo

Add A Sparkle Trail To A Photo



Lighting effects in Photoshop


This tutorial shows you how to jazz up a photo with creative lighting.

Lighting effects in Photoshop


How to Create Brilliant Light Streaks in Photoshop


This tutorials teaches a simple technique for creating brilliant light streaks which can be used in different ways to add motion and brightness to your designs.

How to Create Brilliant Light Streaks in Photoshop