How to do Light Rays - DPChallenge Forums

05/18/2006 12:06:21 AM · #1

I've had numerous requests about how I managed to do the light rays for this image:

Since this challenge had no editing restrictions, I was able to create elements that would be illegal even for Advanced Editing. Trust me, I tried it and got a DQ ;)

So, instead of posting it (since it would be of limited use but would be uber cool), if anyone is interested in learning it, just PM me your email address and I can send you a PDF version of the tutorial.

Thanks.

Rikki

05/18/2006 12:15:01 AM · #2

BTW, this is the same technique I used during The Gauntlet ran by Palmetto_Pixels.

The original image was provided by oOWonderBreadOo:

And within a week, these were the results of this no-holds barred PS Challenge.

margiemu

05/18/2006 12:24:48 AM · #3

You can do amazing things with PS! If I had photoshop, I'd ask for this, but, alas, I don't. If I ever get it, I'd love to learn some of the things you know.

05/18/2006 01:09:19 AM · #4

First batch sent out ;)

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

05/18/2006 03:32:30 AM · #5

Emails sent ;)

Tej

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

05/18/2006 04:15:49 AM · #6

Originally posted by Rikki:

Emails sent ;)

Received. Thanks! Cannot download it in office (its 1:45 PM here) but will surely check it in evening (from home).

obsidian

Nikon D80

Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Nikon

05/18/2006 04:29:18 AM · #7

This had no post processing on the light rays per se but I wonder how much better it could be with Rikki's technique.

(About to PM Rikki for the pdf - have to learn this stuff!)

Makka

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

05/18/2006 04:42:05 AM · #8

Thanks Rikki! It makes for a good read! It's always interesting to see other peoples techniques!

Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM

05/18/2006 04:43:35 AM · #9

Sent the Dragan action to you via email Carl ;)

oOWonderBreadOo

Canon EOS-5D

05/18/2006 04:56:08 AM · #10

YEA!!! Thank you thank you! :0D Lord, I'm up late... but I'm glad I checked in :0)

darnok

Nikon D850

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35 f/4 ED VR

05/18/2006 05:52:21 AM · #11

Got it :)
Thanks

Ben

Canon EOS-30D

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

05/18/2006 05:52:53 AM · #12

Cheers Rikki, nice and simple.

LeeD

Canon EOS-30D

05/18/2006 09:00:19 AM · #13

Sent you a PM Rikki... those entries you submitted in the Gauntlet were stunning and you earned a well-deserved victory in that battle.

05/18/2006 11:23:52 AM · #14

File sent ;) Some of you didn't PM me your email addresses ;)

PhotonicDelousions

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

05/18/2006 11:59:49 AM · #15

Thanks for the .PDF Rikki!

It was a great tut :)

General

Kodak Z7590

05/18/2006 12:04:51 PM · #16

Thanks Rikki, nice tutorial

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

05/18/2006 12:39:35 PM · #17

Hey guys-

I hope the tutorial makes sense. i tried to simplify it as much as i could without all the PS mumbo jumbo ;) As I've mentioned in the opening paragraph of the tutorial, this is NOT legal even in advanced editing (see OP). However, it makes for cool creative images just for portfolio use ;) If there is anything in the write up that you aren't clear about, just let me know. You guys have my email address ;)

I am planning of creating another tutorial if there is interest on how I edit landscapes as well ;) I know there were many inquiries on my "elemental" shot ;)

Just let me know.

Cheers,

Rikki

vikas

Apple iPhone 13

05/18/2006 12:41:35 PM · #18

Originally posted by Rikki:

File sent ;) Some of you didn't PM me your email addresses ;)

I guess that must be me :D..*duh me*!!

will pm you again!

vikas

Apple iPhone 13

Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

05/18/2006 12:43:34 PM · #19

Originally posted by Rikki:

Hey guys-
I am planning of creating another tutorial if there is interest on how I edit landscapes as well ;) I know there were many inquiries on my "elemental" shot ;)

Consider my pm for that already ;)
Thanks!