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09/05/2005 03:02:02 AM · #1 |
| I have used Star-Effect filter with my conventional camera. My Canon S1 IS does not have a mount for adding filters. Can I create the same effect (a burst of stars from multiple point-light sources) with the help of Photoshop? |
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09/05/2005 03:06:17 AM · #2 |
Originally posted by kbhatia1967:
I have used Star-Effect filter with my conventional camera. My Canon S1 IS does not have a mount for adding filters. Can I create the same effect (a burst of stars from multiple point-light sources) with the help of Photoshop? |
You can, but it's not advisable for a DPC entry, as the effect can often be considered "adding an element."
You can get an adapter for the Canon S1-IS (comes with a lens hood) which allows you to attach filers and a couple of accessory lenses (telephoto and wide-angle) they make for it. Last time I checked it costs about $30 USD retail. |
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09/06/2005 02:19:26 AM · #3 |
Can I create the same effect in Photoshop? How?
Message edited by author 2005-09-06 02:19:42. |
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09/06/2005 02:42:20 AM · #4 |
Here's one tutorial:
star effect in photoshop
Google "photoshop star effect" for some other options.
Robt.
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09/08/2005 12:50:42 AM · #5 |
| Thanks for the post. The method suggested is intimidating, still useful. Is there any Photoshop filter, that applies Star effect uniformly, i.e. without the use of multiple layers? |
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09/08/2005 01:01:08 AM · #6 |
You might try this shareware effects filter; it shows some promise: //www.softdepia.com/axion_flare_effects_for_photoshop_download_392.html
R.
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09/08/2005 01:03:31 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by kbhatia1967:
Thanks for the post. The method suggested is intimidating, still useful. Is there any Photoshop filter, that applies Star effect uniformly, i.e. without the use of multiple layers? |
The technique isn't that difficult to use. I played with it a little bit a while ago and it seemed pretty straightforward to me. If the number of steps involved seems like a lot of work, then it may be worthwhile to make a Photoshop action to automate the process.
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09/08/2005 04:20:04 AM · #8 |
You can try "Constellation" in Xenofex2.
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09/08/2005 04:31:09 AM · #9 |
you can also try closing the aperture down, if possible. That would give you the star effect without any filters or PS editing...
Here's the example:
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09/08/2005 04:35:13 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by gloda:
You can try "Constellation" in Xenofex2. |
That's a good-looking effect, but the package costs 129 bux... You can demo it for 30 days free, though... I have a LOT of alien sking filters, they do really good work.
Robt.
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09/08/2005 11:01:35 PM · #11 |
Thanks everybody. I have made an improvised filter for my canon S1, using a sleeve of Cardboard, my 52 mm Star Effect Filter (from my conventional camera) and some cello-tape! (I did not have enough money to spend on a software-filter!).
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09/08/2005 11:11:41 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by kbhatia1967:
Thanks everybody. I have made an improvised filter for my canon S1, using a sleeve of Cardboard ... |
Is a standard paper-towel core the right size? I never tried that. |
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09/10/2005 12:27:04 AM · #13 |
| In fact the sleeve was also made by me, by using a thick chart paper in several layers! |
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09/10/2005 01:27:14 AM · #14 |
Cokin makes a filter holder for their filters that attaches to the tripod screw hole on the (any) camera. It then holds any cokin filter in front of the lens, no adapter needed, works with any camera with a tripod mount.
With some cello tape it'd probably work with a cell phone camera!
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