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Step 12
Now we will do some color adjustment to the model to make it be well blended with the whole scene. Firstly, we give it a new fill layer with a clipping mask. Go to layer > new fill layer > solid color. Use the color of #01848c.
Step 13
Give another color fill layer with a clipping mask. Use color of #0d6b6a. set this layer to soft light at about 40% opacity.
Step 14
Next, create a new layer with a clipping mask above the two-color fill layers. Name this layer, say, texture 2. Give this layer cloud filter (filter > render > cloud). Use the color as given in the screenshot.
Step 15
Now duplicate the underwater layer. We will use this duplicate as the texture for the model. Move the duplicate layer above the texture 2 layer. Give this layer a clipping mask (Ctrl+Alt+G).
Step 16
Create another new layer above all the other layers (Shift+Ctrl+N). Name this layer, say, highlight. We will add some highlights to the model. Set this layer to overlay filled with neutral color, 50% grey (#808080).
Step 17
Now select the model later. Go to layer > layer mask > reveal all to give this layer a layer mask. Mask areas on the model’s dress and hair and other parts around where needed.
Step 18
Next we will add some highlight on the building. Create a new layer again above all the other layers. Name this layer, say, highlight 2. Set this layer to soft light. Paint the highlight on areas around the building. This is the layer will look in normal blending at 100% opacity.
Step 19
Finally, we will set the overall color adjustment to the scene. Create a new fill layer above all the other layer (Layer > new fill layer > solid color). Use color of #0d6b6a. set this color fill layer to soft light at about 60% opacity. Mask this layer on areas around the light rays as indicated in red highlight.
Step 20
Give another new fill layer. Use the color of #070816.
Step 21
Now go to layer > new adjustment layers > brightness/contrasts to give the whole scene brightness/contrasts layer.
Step 22
Give another adjustment layer: selective color. Set this layer to normal blending at about 70% opacity.
Step 23
Finally, give the scene a new adjustment layer again: gradient map.
16 comments on “Create an Underwater Dreamscape in Photoshop”
really good one. i've learnt a lot from this tutorial-
you are the best. thanks a lot
Can not see the tutorial. how do I see it?
The detail with the hair is something I would not have even messed with. Thank you for the tips on that!
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.
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
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.
This would be a really cool album cover or the cover of a fantasy styled book. Great tutorial!
super awesome!!
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.
I feel the same way. It is amazing how easy these tutorials are to follow.
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.
Great :)
Enjoy
Cineamtic
Awesome..