icon tutorial!

Jun 07, 2008 10:59

oh my god!
my first icon tutorial! :O
it's probably gonna suck, but i tried!
this is the result of a crappy internet connection, too much studying, and boredom.
enjoy!

going from
 to
 using PS CS3 extended.
the lovely Nike from the lovely band Pizzcato :D
alrighty,
onto the steps!
new fill layer-  #020f3d exclusion 100%
 

new adjustment layer > levels : 
RGB- 33; 1.87; 215 
RED- 36; 1.75; 222 
GREEN- 38; 1.75; 240 
BLUE- 27; 1.15; 249


new adjustment layer > color balance : 
midtones- +26, -26, -20 
shadows- -8, +7, +18 
highlights- +22, +30, +25


new fill layer- #9ce89c saturation 32% 


duplicate base, bring to top, desaturate, set to soft light 50%


and you're done! :D
i hope this is helpful :]
just remember to play around with the settings, not every picture is the same!

tell me what you think :]
i'd love to see your results!
<33
 

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