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Part
6 :-
Creating an Orton effect image.
In this part, I am
using layers to create an Orton effect. Originally done
with two film images, we can do the same with a simple
Photoshop process.
Note : The
Orton effect is named after Michael Orton. He developed
a technique of taking a sharp film image and an out of focus
image and then overexposing them both. They were then
sandwiched together to create a soft and dreamy print.
The original
image. |
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Step 1 -
Make a duplicate layer. |
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Step 2 -
Make a duplicate layer of the duplicate layer made in
Step 1. |
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Step 3 -
Select Blending Options. |
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Step 4 - Select Screen.
Note : The image will now
appear very washed out looking. Don't panic - It's all
OK. |
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Step 5 -
Merge this layer down. |
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Step 6 -
Make a new duplicate layer. |
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Step 7 -
Select Gaussian Blur. |
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Step 8 -
Select a value for the blur required.
Note : Values between 15 and 30
usually work well but experiment a little. |
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Step 9 -
Select Blending Options. |
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Step 10 -
Select Multiply for this step. |
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Step 11 -
Adjust Opacity - Only if required. Here, I am using 95%. |
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Step 12 -
Flatten the image -
Note : That is
pretty much it and the next step is an optional step. |
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Step 13 -
Whilst I am happy with the outcome, I wish to add
slightly more blur. With my image flattened, I select
Gaussian Blur.
Note : This step is optional and
will depend on how much blur you wish. |
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Step 14 -
Select a blur value. Here, I have used 4.5. |
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That's it -
Here is the finished image. |
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A comparison
between the original and the Orton effect images. |
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A couple of
other examples created using the same technique. |
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Pretty much
that is it. I hope you find it beneficial.
Remember, do
NOT save over your original file. Use 'Save As'.
There are hundreds
of ways to post process. This is just one technique and
I find it works well for many images where you wish to
create a dreamy, soft effect.
Try it out and
have fun. Be sure to try different values in the steps
as this will provide you with a wealth of 'self-learned'
views of how the values affect the outcome.
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