Michael, a star
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This tutorial was created using PSPX2
but it can be realized with other versions
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Implementation
install the plugins
copy the mask in the folder “mask” of “My PSP Files” or open with PSP and minimize it (best method)
open the tubes and duplicate them. Work with the copies, close the originals
copy the preset « preset_lights_mickael 5 ans »,
paste it into the folder « default parameters » of « My PSP Files »
duplicate the alpha layer and work with the copy
Colors
color 1/foreground color/#b3060c
color 2/background color/#000000
color 3 -> #ffffff
prepare the colors in the materials palette
you may change the main colors, according to your tubes, but keep white
in your tube, choose a dark color as color 1 and a light color as color 2
Filters
RCS Filter Pack 1 - Mock - Toadies - Italian Editors effects
user defined filter : Emboss 8
Material
1 color palette - 1 alpha layer (selections) - 1 preset (default parameters) - 1 tube of Michael Jackson
1 decoration tube (frame) - 1 word art
(note of the translator : I used one of my tubes. You can find it on my site
the explanations are given using Libellule's tube )
Use the pencil to follow the steps
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Realization
Step 1
activate the copy of the alpha layer « mickael_une_etoile_canal_alpha »
selections/select all
Step 2
activate the image « bloodyroadb » (or one of your choice)
edit/copy - back to your work - edit/paste into selection
don’t close the image, you will need it agin later
selections/select none (Ctrl + D)
adjust/blur/radial blur/twirl
Step 3
layers/duplicate - image/mirror
set the opacity of the layer on 50%
layers/merge/merge down
Step 4
effects/edge effects/enhance more
Step 5
effects/image effects/seamless tiling/apply the effect twice
effects/user defined filter/emboss 8
Step 6
layers/duplicate - image/free rotate/left/90°
set the blend mode on « burn » and the opacity on 50%
layers/merge/merge visible
Step 7
effects/plugins/Unlimited 2/RCS Filter Pack 1/RCS Digi-Lens -Window Shades II
Step 8
effects/plugins/Mock/Bevel/65
Step 9
layers/duplicate
image/resize/80%/uncheck « resize all layers »
image/mirror
set the blend mode on « Luminance Legacy » and the opacity on 40%
ONCE MORE
layers/duplicate
effects/plugins/Unlimited 2/VM Texture/Tile à Gogo/default settings
layers/arrange/move down
set the blend mode on « Multiply » and the opacity on 75%
Step 10
selections/load-save selection/from alpha channel/selection #1
Step 11
layers/new raster layer
activate the image « bloodyroadb »
edit/copy - back to your work - edit/paste into selection
effects/plugins/Toadies/What are You ?/ 10 - 10
effects/edge effects/enhance
set the blen mode on « burn »
selections/select none (Ctrl + D)
Step 12
selections/load-save selection/from alpha channel/selection #2
layers/new raster layer/fill with color 1
selections/select none (Ctrl + D)
Step 13
effects/plugins/Toadies/What are You ?/ 20 / 20
effects/edge effects/enhance (twice)
layers/duplicate
Step 14
in the layers palette, activate the top layer
layers/merge/merge down
effects/image effects/seamless tiling/default settings
set the opacity on 60%
Step 15
in the layers palette, activate the second red layer (below)
layers/arrange/bring to top
selections/load-save selection/from alpha channel/selection #3
edit/clear-delete, or press the delete key of your keyboard
Step 16
selections/modify/contract/40 pixels
layers/new raster layer
activate the image « bloodyroadb »
edit/copy - back to your work - edit/paste into selection
Step 17
selections/modify/select selection borders/3 pixels
fill with color 2 (black)
don’t deselect
selections/promote selection to layer
selections/select none (Ctrl + D)
Step 18
effects/distortion effects/wave
Step 19
in the layers palette, activate raster 3 (the image)
layers/duplicate
effects/distortion effects/warp
adjust/blur/gaussian blur/8
effects/plugins/It@lian Editors/Effeto Fantasma
layers/arrange/move down
set the blend mode on « burn »
Step 20
layers/duplicate
set the blend mode on « hue Legacy » and the opacity on 70%
Step 21
in the layers palette, activate the top layer
layers/new raster layer, and fill with white
layers/new mask layer/from image
effects/edge effects/enhance more
layers/merge/merge group
image/resize/uncheck « resize all layers »/75%
Step 22
selections/load-save selection/from alpha channel/selection #4
selections/invert
edit/clear-delete (key « delete » of your keyboard)
selections/select none (Ctrl + D)
Step 23
selections/load-save selection/from alpha channel/selection #5
layers/new raster layer/fill the selection with color 1
selections/select none (Ctrl + D)
Step 24
layers/duplicate
effects/distortion effects/wave
Step 25
in the layers palette, activate the original selection #5 (it should be the layer below, raster 4)
effects/plugins/Toadies/What are You ?/ 10 - 10
effects/edge effects/enhance
effects/edge effects/enhance more
set the blend mode on « multiply »
Step 26
the main tube
in the layers palette, activate the top layer
activate the tube « libellulegraphisme_mickael_jackson » or one of your choice
edit/copy - back to you work - edit/paste as new layer
image/resize/uncheck « resize all layers »/90%
Step 27
effects/image effects/offset
Step 28
layers/duplicate
adjust/blur/gaussian blur/20
adjust/blur/motion blur
effects/distortion effects/wind/from right/60
effects/illumination effects/lights/find the preset « mickael 5 ans »
layers/arrange/move down
Step 29
in the layers palette, activate the top layer
layers/new raster layer, fill with color 1
selections/select all
selections/modify/contract/3 pixels
selections/select none (Ctrl +D)
Step 30
activate the word art « libellule_mickael_mot_art »
edit/copy - back to you work - edit/paste as new layer
move it as shown on the final result
layers/merge/merge visible
adjust/sharpness/sharpen
Step 31 - the frame
image/add borders/check « symmetric » ->
20 pixels/white
2 pixels/black
45 pixels/white
2 pixels/color 1
1 pixel/black
Step 32
activate the tube « libellule_mickael_cadre »
edit/copy - back to you work - edit/paste as new layer
don’t move it
apply your signature
layers/merge/merge all (flatten)
image/resize/width 800 pixels (or other of your choice)
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