Photoshop tutorials
Trendwhore designs in Photoshop
by - Liam aka Ls-Dark

1) The background layer is just a gradient (_view image_)

2) Next I added a few simple shapes. Rectangle's at the top rotated at 45 degree's. Two circles at the
bottom. All created on the same layer with the opacity lowered. (_view image_)

3) Few more rectangle's added rotated at 45 degree's. The colour at this point doesnt really matter me as I knew it would be changed at the end. Using different color tones and opactiy really helps.
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4) Few simple random circles, lines and some modified arrows.(_view image_)

5) Next I add the render, adjusting the size and position. I also dropped it a layer (behind the circle's
bottom right) I also added a drop shadow to the render. To improve my render (as it was black and white) I coloured it blue and used dodge to slightly enhance the high points where the lights hit.
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6) Duplicated the random circle layer and moved it slightly upwards. Added a purple rectangle which I sent behinf the render and adjusted the opacity. I also added a small purple triangle (top right).I duplicated the render and coloured it purple, moving it slightly to the right. This render was then sent behind the original render.(_view image_)

7) Just changed the colour in this stage to something that blended better and was easier on my eyes.
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8) Added some random text which I rotated, duplicated, changed the size, etc...you get the idea.
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9) Now I really start to think about colour. This colour was achieved using a sepia filter.
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10) Viewof some of the 2d used.(_view image_)

11) Finished the piece with some large circles and that wavey thing, again adjusting the opacity. Also
changed the contrast and brightness in the middle of the circle on the render. I used kpt 3.0 for this.
I also suggest master blaster as I used this filter aswell for slight changes in colour.(_view image_)

 
 
 

 

PS: Tutorial written with the permission of the Author!
~Liam aka Ls-Darkr