MASTER RENDER FLAME
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RENDER FLAME ON
THE HAND
For this image you want flames
to look like they are riding up the
fingers of the subject. This is
where Render Flame can be
more effective and beneficial than
using real photos of fire. You are
going to want to focus on one
finger at a time. Follow the same
procedure as Step 10 but make
sure to put each flame on its own
layer so you can Transform and
Warp it if you need to. Since we
are going to use a photo of fire for
the main fireball, make sure that
your finger flames go past the
fingertips and flare out so they
blend with the real fire elements.10
USE RENDER FLAME ON THE
BACKGROUND
The Render Flame filter is a great way to create
custom flames quickly and effectively and it’s
relatively easy! For this composite we want to put
some flames on the buildings in the background.
Create a new blank layer above your background.
Grab the Pen tool and create a path where you would
like the fire to go. Next go to Filter>Render>Flame.
A dialog box will open up. You can adjust the type of
flame you want, the direction, the width and much
more. Choose the quality you want the flame to be
rendered at. Once you get your flames the way you
want them, click OK. Deselect your path and you will
have a custom flame on its own layer. Turn the
blending mode to Screen.09
ADJUST SHADOWS AND HIGHLIGHTS
If you feel that your highlights are too bright or not bright enough you can adjust them without
affecting your shadows. Add a new Curves adjustment layer above all other layers. Adjust the RGB
channel accordingly. This is just like Step 8 but we are using the RGB channel instead of the blue
channel. With your Curves adjustment layer selected go to Layer>Layer Style>Blending Options. At the
bottom of the window you will see two sliders under Underlying Layer. Hold down Alt/Option then click
and drag the right corner of the black slider all the way to the right. This will cause the Curves to only
affect the highlights in the image. Do the opposite for shadow adjustments.USE THE RENDER FLAME FILTER
COMBINE THE RENDER FLAME FILTER WITH A REAL FIRE IMAGE AND SPARKS001 BE Having a vision is crucial in executing a PREPARED
well-balanced image. Having a plan will keep you organised and on track to
creating something special002 MATMaking sure the colour temperature CHING COLOUR IS KEY
and exposure match between your subject and background is crucial to
creating a believable image003 APay attention to even the smallest of TTENTION TO DETAIL
details. Even if no-one else notices, you will sleep better knowing you put
everything you had into your work!001003
The Render Flame filter is agreat way to create custom
flames quickly and effectivelyand it’s relatively easy!
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