The Mission – Use our free starburst pack to add your own flare to imagery
Time – 30 minutes
Skill level – Beginner
Kit needed – Photoshop CC
Whether you use them on a candle flame, a setting sun or a street lamp, starburst effects are a great way to add atmosphere to any shot that has light sources in the frame. They occur naturally under the right conditions when you use a medium to narrow aperture, but when the effect is stored as a brush, you can use them to enhance images quickly.
This issue, we have a kit with 16 effects, and they’re simple to install and use. First, copy the Starburst Effects .abr file to your computer. To get them into Photoshop, open the Brushes panel (Window> Brushes) and click on the flyout (the four-line icon in the top-right). Select Import Brushes, then navigate to where you put the file. Once you’ve found them, double-click the .abr file, and the brushes will appear at the bottom of the list in the Brushes panel.
YOUR FREE STARBURST PACK
Your starburst pack in the download will work with Photoshop CC, or any other software that supports .abr brush files. There are 16 effects, and you can change their size and colour, just like any other brush.
1. Create a new file
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7 日間の Magzter GOLD 無料トライアルを開始して、何千もの厳選されたプレミアム ストーリー、8,500 以上の雑誌や新聞にアクセスしてください。
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