step2d

Here is the result after being masked:

step2e

Step 3

Now we will alter the color of the underwater by giving it a bit blue tone. Create a new layer above the cathedral layer (Shift+Ctrl+N). Name this new layer, say, gradient. Set the foreground layer to #abd9f1 and background color to #3d87cb. Activate gradient tool (G) and choose foreground to background linear gradient. On this new layer, hold-click and drag the tool from the middle top point downwards to the bottom to create a gradient.

step3a

Set this gradient layer to soft light blending at 75% opacity.

step3b

Step 4

Next we will add water texture to the scene. Create a new layer above the gradient layer. Name this layer, say, texture. Set the foreground color to blue #155ea5 and background color to #a0d2ec. Go to filter > render > cloud to fill this layer with a cloud pattern.

step4a

Go again to filter > other > minimum to give this layer minimum filter.

step4b
step4c

Set this layer to soft light blending at low opacity 0f 20%.

step4d

Step 5

Proceed to add a model to the scene. Open the model image. Take the pen tool(P). With the tool, cut out the model from the image.

step5a

Step 6

Add the cut out to the main scene. Scale its size to the size as much as it is proper. Position the model in the middle of the scene under the light rays.

step6a

Step 7

In the next several steps we will create hair to the model. Firstly, take the pen tool (P) and create paths. The paths given in the screenshot is just an example, so we might not exactly create the same paths as the example below.

step7a

After creating paths, be active in path panel (window > path). Open the path menu, and choose Save Path.

step7b

Now we have path saved as path 1. We need to save this path to re-use it in the next steps.

step7c

Create a new layer (Shift+Ctrl+N) above the model layer on which we will paint the hair. Name this layer, say, hair 1. Make sure to set the brush tool (B) to round brush with a size of about 7 pixels at 0% hardness and 100% opacity. Set the shape dynamics of the brush to Pen Pressure control in the Brush panel (F5). Set the foreground color to #1e1210. Now open the path menu and choose Stroke Path. Use the brush tool to stroke the paths and checkmark Simulate Pressure.

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17 responses to “Create an Underwater Dreamscape in Photoshop”

  1. DEMUZZZ Avatar
    DEMUZZZ

    DAYUMMM bro ! you give us every detail in every step AWOSEM

  2. Lana Avatar
    Lana

    really good one. i’ve learnt a lot from this tutorial-

  3. Cut Out Avatar
    Cut Out

    you are the best. thanks a lot

  4. juan negretti Avatar
    juan negretti

    Can not see the tutorial. how do I see it?

  5. Benjamin Avatar
    Benjamin

    The detail with the hair is something I would not have even messed with. Thank you for the tips on that!

  6. Colin Avatar
    Colin

    The first time I ever heard of Photoshop actions I never thought I would use them. Now, I cannot get through a project without using at least one.

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    Anonymous

    The best tutorial I’ve found! You didn’t leave out any steps. Everything was thorough both in explanation and in photos. If only I could get the hair paths to look more natural… :X

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    Anonymous

    Nice tutorial, but a lot of unnecessary steps. The pic from the original girl that we cropped to the girl we added 20 different steps to enhance her has very little difference.

  9. Lucas Campau Avatar
    Lucas Campau

    This would be a really cool album cover or the cover of a fantasy styled book. Great tutorial!

  10. Ahmed Avatar
    Ahmed

    super awesome!!

  11. moon Avatar
    moon

    I love your work, I’m new at this, your tutorial is very clear, I followed your guide and I made it,I hope you can make more tutorial like this, thank you very much.

    1. Trevor Garratt Avatar
      Trevor Garratt

      I feel the same way. It is amazing how easy these tutorials are to follow.

  12. Lordan Avatar
    Lordan

    Wow. This is stunning! Great job here. And thanks for sharing the steps on how you achieved this, will give it a shot when I have some spare time.

  13. Optical Overlays Avatar
    Optical Overlays

    Great :)

  14. Nws Avatar
  15. Benny Qibal Avatar
    Benny Qibal

    Cineamtic

  16. Murthaza Pk Avatar
    Murthaza Pk

    Awesome..

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