Create Cinematic Light Rays in Adobe Photoshop!

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3 жыл бұрын

Create advanced light beams or sun rays for text, artwork, and photography using a few simple steps in Adobe Photoshop. In this tutorial, we’ll use a free Photoshop action by Texturelabs.org, combined with a few techniques for a dramatic final look. Download the action, textures and more using the link below. Thanks for watching, let me know what you think in the comments section!
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FONTS USED IN THIS TUTORIAL:
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www.dafont.com/modia.font
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@rahuldeshpande3516 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, your tutorials are amazing. From you I learned that Bevel/Emboss/Inner Shadow layer styles are actually pretty powerful

@PresencePhotography 3 жыл бұрын

OMG your tutorials are AWESOME! I love the way you explain things, it makes PS so digestible and enjoyable.

@Texturelabs 3 жыл бұрын

That's really cool to hear, its been fun making them!

@MrSorbias 3 жыл бұрын

I don't even use photoshop anymore, but I still watch your videos, since they're so inspirational and many of the ideas can be used in compositor softwares. :)

@nateoski3635 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Brady for an incredible tutorial that is easy to follow and apply. Definitely looking forward to apply this to future projects.

@felipekancelskis7800 2 жыл бұрын

you are so awesome, every texture i need, you've already uploaded!! thank you so much

@SarahAndBoston 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I just tried and the results are so impressive! Thanks for not only making awesome graphics, but also great tutorials.

@gregwoolliscroft6255 2 жыл бұрын

Are you for real?????..I cant get ANYTHING that he gets....!!!!

@DustinEli 3 жыл бұрын

in 9 min he makes something more amazing than I ever have in so many years, amazing!

@Flysonfame 3 жыл бұрын

all these years and now I know how to do it and you made it easy. Awesome.

@jayendrathakur9530 3 жыл бұрын

Your tutorials are like, you created photoshop and you are teaching us❤️

@iamYork_ 2 жыл бұрын

What THE... Amazing!!! Ive been painting in light rays via brushes for years... Your channel and TUTs are TOP notch!!!

@freaXtyle 3 жыл бұрын

Just OMG! Completely jawdropping

@rijuahmed2257 2 жыл бұрын

Man I was searching for this !! Gonna share with all my friends about your channel ! Love from India 💕

@gabrielsanmiguel23 Жыл бұрын

Remarkable work, always learning something from your tutorials. BIG BIG help. Thanks

@rocnathan 3 жыл бұрын

Watched two videos and subscribed. This is some next-level stuff. Thanks a lot.

@biddaprokashlibrary8048 Жыл бұрын

wow just wow . your tutorials are awesome! thank you for your tutorials

@stelaw6 Жыл бұрын

Amazing,totally blew me away,thank you

@damianhiggins5014 3 жыл бұрын

once again i am blown away by your technique. amazing work!

@Texturelabs 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, much appreciated Damian!

@orxanrajabov 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for great tutorials. AWESOME!

@fotoHORYZONT 3 ай бұрын

Thank You once again for such a professional tutorial. Just watching your videos make me feel more professional :)

@stephenward7856 2 жыл бұрын

So cool, thanks so much!!

@TheRudeNoise 2 жыл бұрын

love your work

@hypnoluxo Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing !

@JustALilKit 3 ай бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you so much!!!!

@chrisheaslip2038 3 жыл бұрын

unreal man appreciate all the tools you give us!!

@Texturelabs 3 жыл бұрын

That's nice to hear, thanks man!

@stanislovasm.7313 4 ай бұрын

YOU ARE AMAZING !!! ✨⭐✨ Thank You for sharing such amazing content 🙏💞🙏

@brendangoodenough173 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff Brady, you clearly have an FX background. Big shoutout to Adobe.. you should be sponsored! A lot better than all of the Adobe Photoshop guys on the Tube..

@shaikshakur 9 ай бұрын

the best and unique tutorial channel

@davidwilson6226 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent, thanks!

@santoshcreative 3 жыл бұрын

You guys are rock stars !!!

@christinehorner 3 жыл бұрын

Download the third "image" and change the extension from .jpg to .atn... Thanks so much for this. Saved me a ton of work.

@Texturelabs 3 жыл бұрын

Ah great thanks for posting... setting up downloads is a bit tricky with irregular formats. That helps though - I think an extension problem will be easier to solve

@merlitopabatao 3 жыл бұрын

This channel is so underrated. You deserve more views and subs 🙏🏻

@Texturelabs 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you saying that... glad you found the channel!

@szusi79 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same :)

@They_call_me_MASTER 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah❤️❤️

@Ben-pl8ci 3 жыл бұрын

Ya... This channel is awesome

@liltownworld 3 жыл бұрын

100%

@ThierryMinet Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@tykelly6403 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you for this. So cool!

@Texturelabs 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@ZaydKS 7 ай бұрын

❤ Best Tuts I Ever Watch.Thank You. +1

@PeterMorrison73 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@praveens4902 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@MrRaboyto 3 жыл бұрын

I am subbing, this is fantastic

@F4toe Жыл бұрын

U saved my day, thank you sososoosososo much

@mohamedgebril9776 3 жыл бұрын

really thanks you're my best youtuber that i am enjoying his content an I shared your chanell in a many groups thank you so much

@Texturelabs 3 жыл бұрын

That's really cool to hear! Thanks for sharing the channel and for the kind words 😀

@mohamedgebril9776 3 жыл бұрын

@@Texturelabs merci beaucoup + don't mention it

@satvikagarwal8876 2 жыл бұрын

You Sir. Are a Legend.

@user-zt3rs3wi1s 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic

@cbmakem4164 3 жыл бұрын

Great stuff. You've won a fan.

@Texturelabs 3 жыл бұрын

Right on!

@sunnyboygr 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful channel! 🖖🤘

@user-oj7sx7ty5y 3 жыл бұрын

you are awesome!

@kavin9078 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial!!!!

@Texturelabs 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@theonedarac 2 жыл бұрын

Your channel is awesome

@holipsd9807 3 жыл бұрын

i've been searching for this all my life

@jodi-reneegiron167 6 ай бұрын

I love this video and had great success using it with just text. Would you consider doing a tutorial on how to use this same effect on an image (like a photo with multiple colors present)?

@sprytt 4 ай бұрын

Legend

@raoufchatti Жыл бұрын

Thanks sir

@fabiofraga4580 3 жыл бұрын

Parabéns pelo vídeo show.

@guilhermemedeiros2984 3 жыл бұрын

Great things

@baslielalene4702 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@jmydn2 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Braidy 🤝

@Texturelabs 3 жыл бұрын

No prob!

@Deepanshu20114 3 жыл бұрын

very good

@ElliHoy 2 жыл бұрын

That action nearly melted my laptop :D

@saadimran. 3 жыл бұрын

Best channel on youtube!!!

@Texturelabs 3 жыл бұрын

Too kind!

@szusi79 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tutorial. As aways :)

@Texturelabs 3 жыл бұрын

Ha, cool... always nice to see some familiar faces or dragons on here

@ketanpakhare27 2 жыл бұрын

Wow sir your good job sir ,i like it

@sageofmugen1724 3 жыл бұрын

this channel deserve millions of subs

@Texturelabs 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

@user-nr6vi2gj4t 3 жыл бұрын

wowy-wow

@chandlerzhu9735 2 жыл бұрын

the shadow looks so real

@jordanmarton2114 2 жыл бұрын

great tutorial! Do you have any tips for creating rays on a colourful, lighter background like a sunrise/sunset image?

@enriquecaballero9673 3 жыл бұрын

great video

@Texturelabs 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jamesgreeneassociates9805 Жыл бұрын

But how do we create THIS photoshop action?

@undeadwilldestroyall 4 ай бұрын

Exactly. It's not helpful to say "here's how to use my present". Click air.

@vijaynbasawa1891 2 жыл бұрын

🙏💐Awesomely Brother 👌👌👌👌.

@frankjoy2585 2 ай бұрын

Yo, that was way easier than I expected it to be

@BellevueGhostbuster 4 ай бұрын

I had a quick question. I really like this video and you mentioned a link to how to build the action myself and I would also like to learn how to make these rays myself as well. I like to learn how to do these things manually. Does the video in the description Magic Smoke Text Effect teach just the action, or does it also show that it can be used to make rays as well?

@eddyjuillerat835 2 ай бұрын

I can watch these all night, but without the impression to lose my sleep time.

@michaelflower8681 Жыл бұрын

Mate! First of all thanks for sharing such ammmazing tool! I'd love to ask you if I must use this action on a black subject with a black backgrounf, or I can us it also on colred object and a proper background....? Waiting your gentle reply. Big fan from Italy!!!

@creedolala6918 3 жыл бұрын

been binging all your videos... this might be the first one that's less than 100 percent perfect, only because I was thinking you'd explain what the repeated action is that creates the rays, and how it works. I'm content to just download and find out, it's a very minor quibble. the effect looks great, love your videos.

@Texturelabs 3 жыл бұрын

I know, I hear ya... I feel exactly the same way about this one... At the moment I didn't think it would interest anyone, but see it differently now!

@Shaysongz1989 11 ай бұрын

Great tutorial! I am having trouble opening the action file so I am unable to complete.

@ShivamPatel-yg3kd 3 жыл бұрын

Can you make a tutorial on how to use this effect in an image... Like behind a person or subject in an image.... Or light ray coming from window pannels... Please consider it.... Love your work.... Keep it up

@jeremyberberette3191 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! If you want to use the effect, "behind a person" Do this: 1. Cut out the person 2. duplicate the layer 3. On the duplicated layer: Ctrl+U & take "Lightness" Slider all the way to the left (You're left with a silhouette) 4. Hide the color layer 5. run the action 6. Un-Hide the Color layer & Hide the Silhouette layer 7. Make adjustments Through a window - I would assume it would be the same. adjust the size of the canvas to whichever side the window will be on and run the action the same way, then mask out what you don't want. Goodluck!

@jektooo 3 жыл бұрын

Good +++

@ickysan 2 жыл бұрын

This is a really great video, and the piece I'm working on looks really cool, but for some reason, on mine, the light beams aren't shining *through the letters*, like yours are. It's just a big light burst behind the text. What am I doing wrong?

@markphillipsphotography2992 Жыл бұрын

Hey mate, I just come across you page and wow, awesome! I tried your action though and it keeps getting to layer 8 and then restarts the acrion lopping and I have to cntl alt delete to shut photoshop down as I can't do anything while it's looping. Any clue why it could be doing that? Cheers

@fifaddick5246 4 ай бұрын

Hey Texturelabs wanted to do this for my logo in a tshirt but would it work if it didnt have a black background? Technically the black background would be the black tshirt itself that would be printed on

@user-wj1zt4cy6o 3 ай бұрын

hi your video tutorial is awsome... but tutorial video eagle is an raster images or png its showing on your layer pannel in text formate .... is their any problem...

@txma. 5 ай бұрын

I am trying to apply this action to one of my pieces but I cannot get it to work unfortunately, a mix of the light source not being large enough and not being central in the piece are contributing factors. I think it'd be cool to have a future plugin version of this that allows you to choose which layer is the primary light source and have that layer be the point from which the light rays are emitted

@MrGoalieZ 3 жыл бұрын

Im having issues with playing the action. I am using Photoshop 2021. Is that an issue? When I hit play, it only does the action once then doesn't keep going. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

@CharlesBae Жыл бұрын

TIP: If you don't see the center target in the crop tool, hit Command "T" on any object and make sure the tiny checkbox (top left) next to the center anchor icon is checked on. Go back to the crop tool and you will now see the center anchor point. The show and hide anchor position is only visible in the context menu (top bar) when transform is activated.😉

@immawh9 Жыл бұрын

thanks so much

@gregwoolliscroft6255 16 күн бұрын

how dii you expand with the crop tool and get a black background, please explain better....

@farrukharif383 2 жыл бұрын

how your eagle layer is a text layer while on the canvas its an image ?

@Ryzler13 3 жыл бұрын

! Crop can expand the canvas ! All this time.

@eugenejeffagustin2788 3 ай бұрын

Hey wait is it just me or just new on KZfaq, when you say like button the like button actually going to glow? HAHAHAHAHA

@emanuelcarvalho8510 3 жыл бұрын

chiqueee

@gregwoolliscroft6255 3 жыл бұрын

I'm following exactly what you are doing but I'm not getting the same thing.....I click on the long light rays, 16 bit, play, then pop up boxes come up asking me about light rays and zoom box and then the entire thing has a crop box and I can't get rid of it....I also don't get the light behind the text when using the brush tool...

@JolyMwayuma 2 ай бұрын

Comment obtenir les lumière ?

@gregwoolliscroft6255 3 жыл бұрын

I am really trying and following intently....I'm not getting anything that you get....can you help?..

@breezeee122 Жыл бұрын

how do we prevent the light rays from creating a black backrground? I'm trying everything i can to delete the black background and it's making my design look bad

@theportuguesegod Ай бұрын

i keep getting "program error" throughout the process. Did you manage to drop the step-by-step link?

@lordkiraayt2803 9 ай бұрын

the action dont work in ps 2022 error la commande sélection n'est pas disponible

@AxelBitz 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@GSL.LEYREADY 3 жыл бұрын

I tried to extend the canvas with the crop tool like you did at 3:22 but I keep getting a transparency layer. How did you extend the canvas using the crop tool so that the black also extended?

@Texturelabs 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that is a great question... I just tried it again in Photoshop and it was transparent... BUT I think this might be the deal - if Delete Cropped Pixels is selected in the crop tool option up top, it'll use the BG color, if it's not checked it'll make it transparent. See if you find that to be the case as well...

@GSL.LEYREADY 3 жыл бұрын

@@Texturelabs Thanks for the suggestion. I already had 'Delete Cropped Pixels' selected while trying this and the transparent background was what it produced. Due to your suggestion I tried to deselect it which took away the transparent layer but unfortunately it was white instead of black so I am not sure what is going on here.

@brendangoodenough173 3 жыл бұрын

@@GSL.LEYREADY Make sure you foreground/background colours are set to black behind.

@frederic_millenial 2 жыл бұрын

Actions return error when using another language because copy layer is translated so command like “select layer "Lightrays copy 7"” return an error because the layer have another name and can not be found. In french, the layer is named “Lightrays copie 7” instead of “Lightrays copy 7” and the action fails because of that. I needed to change those commands. Tips for other people reading my comment : The backlight need to be adjusted for the beams equally spread all around the shape.

@jesperanda6310 3 жыл бұрын

Hello I am having some trouble with the action it gives me an error that reads "The commad select is not currently available". Can you please help?

@Texturelabs 3 жыл бұрын

Sure I can try to help... That error just means that one of the individual commands in the action isn't working - if it's giving you the error immediately when you play the action, there's probably something preventing the first command from working. That first command is that the action makes a merged copy on a new layer. Two things come to mind... you need to have an active visible layer selected for it to work. Otherwise, I have read about that function having a lot of bugs in some versions of Photoshop, hopefully that's not the case here. Best way to troubleshoot would be to see if you can make a merged copy manually with the shortcut Ctrl-Alt-Shift-E, or Cmd-Opt-Shift-E on Mac. - if you can get that to work, then the action should work fine! Hope that helps....

3 жыл бұрын

@@Texturelabs The error appears to occur with non-English copies of Photoshop.

@Texturelabs 3 жыл бұрын

Ah that's frustrating. Wouldn't even know where or how to try to solve that one! I tried to switch the language on Photoshop here but don't have that option. If anyone can figure out which command it's freezing on, I could try to help...

@PerraJ 3 жыл бұрын

@ That seems to be correct. At least it worked for me when I reinstalled to the english (International) version.

@hernanpaglia9744 2 жыл бұрын

@@Texturelabs the solution in this video (spanish) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oa6hp8eJ0ZuZhJs.html

@mikeosterberg4611 2 жыл бұрын

This did not work on my Lenovo laptop. Worked when I tried it on my Mac. Also worked on my Dell laptop. Keyboard placement is different on both PC laptops with Ctrl and Fn keys switched. Possible that the action uses keyboard functions that are overridden by some computers' OS hotkeys as I have had that problem in the past for my own training sessions. If action doesn't work, would probably have to build it from scratch.

@emanuelcarvalho8510 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the result, but when I applied the action there is a note saying that "the "selection" command its not available right now" what is this? anyone else with that problem??

@alyssak2553 3 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem! Did you find a solution?

@alyssak2553 3 жыл бұрын

I had a non-english photoshop version. I switched the language to English, and now it works Maybe it'll work in your case, too

@Filipscl 3 ай бұрын

the "select" command is not available

@elros8801 2 ай бұрын

Same

@fbout 2 жыл бұрын

Hello, help please, the action doesn't work for me : "Selection command is not available" and I have no choice only to clic on Continue or Cancel

@fbout 2 жыл бұрын

Ok I know why : because the name of layer "copy" in the steps of the action is "copie" in the Layer panel in my french photoshop. And the same for background layer or backlight layer in panel layer. Good news, it works : You have first to choose "step by step" in Action Options, then in the first group of actions look (in french here) : Sélection calque "Lightrays copy 7". Stop the action and select this line. Make a new record and select with mouse in layers panel the copy with number 7 (in french : Lightrays copie 7) then stop the reccording. Now you can see in Action panel the new action with the good name so you can delete the first one, I mean you can delete "Lightrays copy 7". That's it. Make same with "Lightrays copy 8". You have to do the same in each three groups of actions. In the end, delete all layers except background, Backlight and your logo and test again the action, it would work perfectly. ==================== Finally it's quite easy : you have to replace the name "copy" in action panel by its translation in your langage and to do that you have to make a new short reccord and delete the existing one as explain above. Good luck and thanks for this wonderful tuto !

@DodoBrothers Жыл бұрын

Changing the language to english also works! Thank you for your comment, else I would have never discovered that!