Burnt Photo Manipulation Tutorial

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Burnt Photo Manipulation Tutorial.

Step 1:

Let’s start out by creating a new file. I used a 560 x 550 pixels canvas set at 72dpi, and I filled my background with a black color. Now insert a stock photo with a face shot, you can use the picture below to follow through with the tutorial.

Step 2:

Select the Lasso Tool and make a selection around the skin you want to add a burned effect on. Once the selection is added go to Edit > Copy Merged. Now go back to Edit > Paste, a new layer should appear on your layers palette.

Step 3:

Delete the marquee selection on your canvas. Then apply a blur effect through Filter > Blur > Guassian Blur. Use 4.4 pixels for radius.

Under Layer Style(Layer > Layer Style) add a Pattern Overlay blending option to your blurred layer. Then set the layer’s blending mode to Soft Light.

Step 4:

Duplicate the blurred face layer and remove the layer styles currently attached. Then under Layer Style(Layer > Layer Style) add a new Pattern Overlay blending option to your duplicated blurred layer. Then set the layer’s blending mode to Soft Light at 53%.