How do I create this background?

[watchguy]

hello!

Thank you people for being so helpfull and teaching new things. I understand how to do the sunburst effect.



But now i wish to learn the advanced sunburst, and wonder if any here has tips. best way to explain what i wish to make is to show with images

 

[IamSam]

Hello.

The first example you have is a poor design and looks fairly fake to me. One problem is the perspective of the date window. While the watch is slanted away from the viewer, the date window is square.


It needs to be transformed with some perspective.


Here is a good video tutorial to get you started in learning better techniques for watch faces.

When I get the time, I will make up a quick tutorial on how to make a BG similar to the Rolex.........unless someone beats me to it!

 

[IamSam]

The background on the Rolex is simple to make, but a little complicated to explain. So I will do my best.

Open a document. Mine is 3000 x 2500 px. I like to work large.........it can always be reduced after converting to smart object.

Fill the first layer with white, this will be your background layer.

Set up your center guidelines.

Create a new solid color adjustment layer. I prefer Color adjustment layers because they can be quickly adjusted if needed.
The solid color adjustment layer can be found by clicking the half moon icon located at the bottom of the layers panel.

Adjust the layers color to the lighter color of the Rolex watch face.


Create a new solid color adjustment layer. Adjust the layers color to the darker color of the Rolex watch face.


Select your Ellipse Tool.
Create a circle. Start in the middle, hold the shift + Opt/Alt key to keep the ellipse round and centered.


Select the layer mask of the darker color.........you should see white brackets around the layer mask.
Hit Shift + Cmd/Cntrl + I to invert the selection


Fill the selection with black. Hit Cmd/Cntrl + D to deselect
Your canvas should look like this with the first mask made.....


........and this with the second mask in pace after you complete the next step


Now hold the Opt/Alt key and drag the layer mask you just made down to the lighter color.
It will ask you if you want replace the mask you say yes.

This is what your layers panel should look like......


More to come!

 

[IamSam]

Next we need to create a nice gradient to add the radial highlight effect to the watch face.

Select your gradient Tool
Open your gradient editor
Create a black and white gradient similar to this....


Select the Angle Gradient


Highlight the darker layers-layer mask and select the mask
Hold the Cmd/Cntrl key and click once on the layer mask to make a selection


You should still have the Gradient Tool selected
Drag a gradient from the center to the edge of the circle....hit Cmd/Cntrl + X to back up if it's not where you want it
You may have do this several times
Hit Cmd/Cntrl + D to deselect


Final layers panel


If you have any questions, please ask.

 

[watchguy]

Thank you for replying. I wasnt thinking you would think of the date window on the watch.
I cant agree with you on this one, the watch looks more realistic the way it is shot. You can clearly see it is shot on an angle.
see photos.

 

[watchguy]

Next we need to create a nice gradient to add the radial highlight effect to the watch face.

Select your gradient Tool
Open your gradient editor
Create a black and white gradient similar to this....
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Select the Angle Gradient
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Highlight the darker layers-layer mask and select the mask
Hold the Cmd/Cntrl key and click once on the layer mask to make a selection
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You should still have the Gradient Tool selected
Drag a gradient from the center to the edge of the circle....hit Cmd/Cntrl + X to back up if it's not where you want it
You may have do this several times
Hit Cmd/Cntrl + D to deselect
View attachment 90073

Final layers panel
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If you have any questions, please ask.

THANK YOU, this was very helpfull!

 

[IamSam]

I cant agree with you on this one, the watch looks more realistic the way it is shot. You can clearly see it is shot on an angle.

Not a problem! We all see things differently.

THANK YOU, this was very helpfull!

Your very welcome.