Photoshop Tutorial Particle Effect | Photoshop CC | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Learn how to use the brush tool and Wacom tablet to create a particle effect in Photoshop CC.

Key Insights

• 🖌️ A Wacom tablet and a modern version of Photoshop are recommended for creating a particle effect with the brush tool.
• 👾 Adjusting brush settings, such as spacing and shape dynamics, is crucial to achieving the desired particle effect.
• 🌟 Adding an outer glow effect can enhance the particle effect and create more visual interest.
• ❓ Erasing unwanted particles is an important step in refining the particle effect.
• ❓ Being subtle with the particle effect can often yield better results.
• 🙈 This technique can be used to create effects similar to those seen in Sailor Moon illustrations.
• 📟 The tutorial recommends checking out the Facebook page of the featured model, Intravenous Cosplay, for more cosplay content.

Transcript

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Questions & Answers

Q: What hardware do I need to create a particle effect using the brush tool in Photoshop?

To create a particle effect, you will need a Wacom tablet and a modern version of Photoshop (CS3 or above) with brush presets and pen pressure sensitivity settings.

Q: Can I follow this tutorial using Photoshop CS6?

Yes, you can follow this tutorial using Photoshop CS6 or any version of Photoshop from CS3 and above.

Q: What brush settings should I adjust to create a particle effect?

Adjust the spacing to have a spread-out spacing between individual brushes. Enable shape dynamics to vary the sizes of the particles. Select scattering to create the desired particle effect.

Q: How can I remove unwanted particles from the particle effect?

Use the eraser tool to remove particles from any areas where they appear too clustered or out of place.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• In this tutorial, Roberto Blake demonstrates how to use the brush tool and Wacom tablet to create a particle effect in Photoshop CC.

• He explains that this technique can be done in any version of Photoshop from CS3 and above, but recommends using CS6 or CC for brush presets and pen pressure sensitivity settings.

• The tutorial covers adjusting brush settings, creating particle effects using scattering and shape dynamics, adding an outer glow effect, and erasing unwanted particles.