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Title: fake sun plugin ?
Post by: MicrostockExp on September 29, 2008, 13:21

Hi guys,

I ve been browsing to find  a plugin to simulate a bright sun other then the halo effect of CS3.
A example of a photo is below, any idea how it is done ?
Cheers

(http://69.90.174.250/photos/display_pic_with_logo/67766/67766,1201535982,3.jpg)

Title: Re: fake sun plugin ?
Post by: Lizard on September 29, 2008, 14:12

Draw a white  spiky circle in a separate layer , and blur it out. Try with few irregular ones one over another with reduced layer opacity and play with blending options  ,but  I think normal mod will work here.

If it doesnt look too good try adding a layer mask , and use a radial gradient on it , so you will get fading effect.
 

You can save it as psd so you will be able to use it again without having to draw every time .

Title: Re: fake sun plugin ?
Post by: dnavarrojr on September 29, 2008, 14:25

http://www.digi-element.com/aurorasky/index.htm

Title: Re: fake sun plugin ?
Post by: MicrostockExp on September 29, 2008, 14:32

Thanks guys I will have a try then!

Title: Re: fake sun plugin ?
Post by: Perry on September 30, 2008, 05:30

Quote from: ldambies on September 29, 2008, 13:21

A example of a photo is below, any idea how it is done ?

I have no idea, but it looks horrible. A much better idea would be to go out and photograph the real sun in different skies and daytimes and then combine those images with other photos.

Title: Re: fake sun plugin ?
Post by: MikLav on September 30, 2008, 05:32

This particular example looks very un-natural and I wonder why anybody would want to repeat it.

I support either of the suggestions above.

Title: Re: fake sun plugin ?
Post by: leaf on September 30, 2008, 05:51

Quote from: MikLav on September 30, 2008, 05:32

and I wonder why anybody would want to repeat it.

because it sells!

however, i do agree that the more natural the better and if you can get a few good sun shots to use as your own stock when creating your pics, you will be much better off.

Title: Re: fake sun plugin ?
Post by: MicrostockExp on September 30, 2008, 06:07

I agree it looks a bit fake... Here is one of mine which sells well with natural sun :)

(http://69.90.174.247/photos/display_pic_with_logo/79294/79294,1213123918,1.jpg)

Title: Re: fake sun plugin ?
Post by: PeterChigmaroff on September 30, 2008, 09:06

Have you tried photographing the real thing then blending it is?

Title: Re: fake sun plugin ?
Post by: MicrostockExp on September 30, 2008, 09:08

Yes I thought about it, I have to work more on my limited Photoshop skills I guess :)