How to create this effect in Photoshop

[Chris]

Hi there,

As abit of a Photoshop novice (a complete novice) , i used a template effect online in my Photoshop advert.

It worked great until coming to print, when the resolution turned out to be low.

How would i make this effect in photoshop



Thanks in advance for any help

[subinznz]

looks like a black-dark gry background with a flare on a new layer with opacity around 80-90% . The flare is a render tool ( might not be render , from top of my head buts its defintely called flare ) on photoshop .

[Chris]

Cheers for the reply Subinznz, much appreciated

Ive searched for flare under filters > render and can only find camera flare?

Thanks

[subinznz]

i got something similar to ur uplaoded pic , im using CS5

[Chris]

Thanks again for the reply,

when i use that filter, its multi coloured? and circular

[subinznz]

hmm not sure then it works properly for me

[Chris]

Thanks again for the reply, i really appreciate your comments,

Heres the result i get

Haha, im definitely going wrong somewhere!

[regan]

It's much more simple. Just create a white to black gradient using the gradients tool, then choose the circular shape and apply it to a new layer. Here is a tutorial which will help you: http://artist.tizag.com/photoshopTut...adienttool.php

[ryanlie]

Yes... just use a gradient. Play with the slider if needed. Sometimes i use a brush to create a light with white color at the center.

[madelinekim]

Well, All you have shared good and useful information. I think giving such effects using photoshop is much easy and simple. Before starting this process you have to make sure that your are using the right colour and the colour space.