Lightning From Scratch

[Spectrum]

In this video, Deke McClelland shows you how to create a base for realistic lightning which you can then tweak for your own purposes. You will need to make an account at his site to access the video, but its all free.

http://www.deke.com/content/dekes-techniques-62-making-synthetic-lightning-photoshop

 

[Inkz]

A decent tutorial...

Thanks for sharing.

 

[iDad]

I have relative in Boulder, Colorado that know him,
a very well respected photoshopper in deed!

 

[ibclare]

I like Deke. He's funny and smart, and knows his Photoshop. And, he makes it easy to follow him. I discovered him through lynda.com. So if you like his approach and his website doesn't offer you enough, I suggest a month's subscription to lynda and soak up his stuff!

 

[Spectrum]

I like Deke. He's funny and smart, and knows his Photoshop. And, he makes it easy to follow him. I discovered him through lynda.com. So if you like his approach and his website doesn't offer you enough, I suggest a month's subscription to lynda and soak up his stuff!

Agreed. His style is very approachable, especially for beginners who might feel intimidated by certain tasks. Deke makes you feel welcome. You would be hard pressed to find an educator who is as well versed as Deke in a wide variety of PS techniques, and is as easy to watch/listen to.

 

[Paul]

Top bloke top teacher.