How to Create a Dreamlike Scene of a Man with White Lights in Photoshop

How to Create a Dreamlike Scene of a Man with White Lights in Photoshop
How to Create a Dreamlike Scene of a Man with White Lights in Photoshop
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Step 23

Make a group for the rocks and change the mode to Normal 100%. I used Brightness/Contrast to brighten the rocks:

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Step 24

I used Levels with the same purpose:

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On this layer mask use a soft black brush to erase the parts I don't want to be affected by this adjustment layer:

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Step 25

Make a new layer on the top. Use a hard black brush, size about 2-5 px to spot around the rocks to make some tiny particles:

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Step 26

To make a glowing effect around the man, create a new layer, use a soft brush with the color #f3f3f3 to paint around him. Change this layer mode to Soft Light 100%:

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Make a new layer, use the same brush to paint more light around the man and the sky. Change this layer mode to Soft Light 100%:

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On a new layer use the same brush to paint some dots of light around the arms, legs. Change this layer mode to Linear Dodge 100%:

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Step 27

It's time for coloring the scene. Make a Gradient Map adjustment layer on the top:

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Change this layer mode to Soft Light 100%:

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Step 28

I used Color Balance to change the color a little:

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Step 29

I used two Photo Filter adjustment layers for the scene:

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Step 30

I used Levels to increase the dreamy mood for the scene:

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On this layer mask use a soft black brush with a low opacity (10-30%) to reduce this effect in the sky, around the man, on the grounds:

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Final Results

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Tutorial by Jenny Le

I hope that you enjoyed my tutorial and found it useful. To see more of my works and tutorials, you can follow me on Facebook or watch me on Deviantart .

- Jenny

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