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What is the first step to creating a pumpkin wallpaper in Photoshop?
What is the first step to creating a pumpkin wallpaper in Photoshop?
- Fill the file with black color (correct)
- Resize the pumpkin
- Add a glow to the pumpkin
- Find an Internet picture of a pumpkin
What tool should you use to remove the white background?
What tool should you use to remove the white background?
- Paint Bucket Tool
- Magic Wand Tool
- Eraser Tool
- Magic Eraser Tool (correct)
What is the initial size of the pumpkin wallpaper in Photoshop?
What is the initial size of the pumpkin wallpaper in Photoshop?
- 1024x1024
- 1280x1024 (correct)
- 1920x1080
- 2048x1536
What is the dpi of the pumpkin wallpaper?
What is the dpi of the pumpkin wallpaper?
What should you do after resizing the pumpkin?
What should you do after resizing the pumpkin?
How can you remove the white background from the pumpkin image?
How can you remove the white background from the pumpkin image?
What should you do to make the light more realistic?
What should you do to make the light more realistic?
What is the blend mode for the nose layer style?
What is the blend mode for the nose layer style?
What tool should be used to remove the white background of the pumpkin image?
What tool should be used to remove the white background of the pumpkin image?
What is the resolution of the pumpkin wallpaper?
What is the resolution of the pumpkin wallpaper?
What is the opacity for the nose layer style?
What is the opacity for the nose layer style?
What should the blend mode be set to for the nose layer style?
What should the blend mode be set to for the nose layer style?
How many elements should be used for the nose layer style?
How many elements should be used for the nose layer style?
What should the opacity be set to for the nose layer style?
What should the opacity be set to for the nose layer style?
What should you do after drawing a basic shape on a layer?
What should you do after drawing a basic shape on a layer?
What should the elements box be set to for the nose layer style?
What should the elements box be set to for the nose layer style?
What should be the color of the glow for the pumpkin layer style?
What should be the color of the glow for the pumpkin layer style?
What should you do to create a soft light?
What should you do to create a soft light?
What is the blend mode for the pumpkin layer style?
What is the blend mode for the pumpkin layer style?
What should you do to finish the pumpkin?
What should you do to finish the pumpkin?
What should the blend mode be set to for the inner glow layer style?
What should the blend mode be set to for the inner glow layer style?
What should the opacity be set to for the inner glow layer style?
What should the opacity be set to for the inner glow layer style?
What is the opacity for the pumpkin layer style?
What is the opacity for the pumpkin layer style?
What should the color glow be?
What should the color glow be?
What should the elements box be set to for the inner glow layer style?
What should the elements box be set to for the inner glow layer style?
How many elements should be used for the pumpkin layer style?
How many elements should be used for the pumpkin layer style?
What should you do to create a pumpkin?
What should you do to create a pumpkin?
After creating the pumpkin wallpaper, what other project can you do?
After creating the pumpkin wallpaper, what other project can you do?
What is the blend mode for the nose layer style?
What is the blend mode for the nose layer style?
Which of the following is the last step in creating a pumpkin wallpaper in Photoshop?
Which of the following is the last step in creating a pumpkin wallpaper in Photoshop?
Study Notes
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In Photoshop, create a new 1280x1024 pumpkin wallpaper.
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Type in 100 dpi.
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Fill the new file with black color, using the Paint Bucket Tool.
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Find an Internet picture of a pumpkin isolated on its own.
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To remove the white background we can click on the Magic Eraser tool then the white background.
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If you want to resize your pumpkin you can press CTRL+T for transform, then use the corner sizing handles to resize your pumpkin image.
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Now we want to start adding our glow under the pumpkin.
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Click on the pumpkin layer then click on the “Add a layer style” button and choose “Inner Glow.”
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Match the settings you see to the side.
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The color glow should be black.
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I resized the mouth using CTRL-T and the sizing handles on the edges.
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Now you will add a glow to each of the parts on the face.
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I will show you what options to use for each layer style then I will show you how to apply the same settings to the other parts of the face.
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We will start with the nose.
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Copy the settings you see in the image below, then change the “Blend Mode” to “Color Dodge” and the “Opacity” to 50%.
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Change the “Elements” box to 16.
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Now you will set the layer styles for the “Inner Glow.”
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Copy the settings you see in the image below, then change the “Blend Mode” to “Soft Light” and the “Opacity” to 50%.
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Change the “Elements” box to 128.
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Click on the “Save” button.
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Your pumpkin wallpaper is now finished.
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To create a pumpkin, start by drawing a basic shape on a layer, then add a gradient overlay and layer styles.
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Next, add a stroke and write text beneath the pumpkin.
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To create a soft light, use the brush tool to create a light source from the pumpkin.
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To make the light more realistic, add a second light source.
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Finally, add a background and finish the pumpkin with a touch of color.
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imal, a cartoon character or a scary monster. Change the background, draw trees or ghosts… be creative with the techniques you just learned! Try layer styles on your text!
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Description
Learn how to create a spooky pumpkin wallpaper in Photoshop by manipulating layers, adding glows, and using various layer styles. From filling the background with color to adjusting layer styles for different parts of the pumpkin face, this tutorial guides you through the step-by-step process.
