05 Nov 2008 -
- This is step by step Photoshop tutorial that teaches you how to create vintage effect for your photo using simple tools, filters, levels and layer style effects.Picture before changes:After:
- Open original image in Photoshop.
- Go to Filter > Blur > Surface Blur.
- Choose Image > Adjustments > Gradient Map
- Image > Adjustments > Levels.
- Image > Adjustments > Curves.
- Image > Adjustments > Photo Filter.
- Find the center of composition and create round selection using Elliptical Marquee Tool.
- Go to Select > Modify Feature Selection (80-100)
- Select > Inverse.
- Choose Filter > Blur > Lens Blur.
- Filter > Noise > Add Noise
- Duplicate background layer.
- Apply Grain Filter to it.
- Apply Overlay Blending Mode and Opacity 50% to it.
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Find any scratches texture, I used texture from here
- Choose Image > Adjustments > Levels.
- Move central marker to right a little bit.
- Apply Soft Light Blending Mode and Opacity 80% to this layer.
- Merge both layers.
- Add Inner Glow effect to created layer.
- Place in the bottom layers two old paper texture layers.
- Dark paper should be in the lowermost layer
- Add Layer masks to the picture layer and light paper texture layer.
- Create ragged edges using round brush in the Layer Mask.
- Apply shadow layer style effect to the light paper texture layer.
And here is result! Click to larger view.
