July 13, 2016

How to Create a Fire Effect in Photoshop

Learn how to create a fire effect in Photoshop using Gradient Map.

Firebird effects can be created with Photoshop using gradient map.

The first step is to separate the main object from the background using a selection tool.

Next, make the background color you want.

Create a gradient map using four colors: white, yellow, orange, and dark red.

Adjust these color depend on effects you wanted.

Next, place fire stock photo around your bird pictures.

And the last, clean up using the Erase tool and smudge tool. 

Let's get started!
Firebird In Photoshop
Final result.

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1. Open Your Photo Bird And Separate The Bird from the Background
You can use the Pen tool or another selection tool to subtract the bird from the background, then duplicate the layer by choosing Layer> New> Layer via copy.

For this Photoshop tutorial, I'll use this image that I downloaded from Pixabay
Separate the bird from its background.
Separate the bird from its background.

2. Create Background
Create a new layer by choosing Layer> New Layer.

Fill with a dark red color.

Create a new layer then apply Filter> Render> Clouds.

Change the blend mode to Overlay.

Add moon if necessary.
Create background.
Create background.

3. Duplicate Layer and Desaturate
Duplicate the layer by choosing Layer> Duplicate Layer and then select Image> Adjustments> Desaturate.
Desaturate.
Desaturate.

4. Apply Oil Paint Filter
Choose Filter> Oil Paint.

Adjust slider Stylization, Cleanliness, Scale, Bristle Detail, Angular Direction, and Shine, depending on your picture.
Oil paint filter.
Oil paint filter.

5. Adjust Color Using Gradient Map
Choose Layer> New Adjustments Layer> Gradient Map.

Select 4 color gradient (white, yellow, orange, dark red).
Adjust color.
Adjust color.

6. Separate Head And Claws On Separate Layer
Create a mask by selecting Layer> Layer Mask> Reveal All.

Set the foreground color to black.

Use the brush to sweep the head.

Press Ctrl + J to separate the heads into a separate layer.

Create a gradient map as step number 4.

Do the same for the claws.
Create Mask.
Create Mask.

Split into separate layers.
Split into separate layers.

7. Merge All Layers
Highlight all the layers and then choose Layer> Merge Layers.
Merge all the layers.
Merge all the layers.

8. Clean up Using the Smudge Tool
Click smudge tool then brush to the outskirts of the birds also to the head of birds.
Clean up using smudge tool.
Clean up using smudge tool.

9. Add Fire Around The Bird
Fire stock images are taken from texture.

Choose File> Place, select the image of fire, then click the place.

Change the blend mode to screen and set its position using the mouse.

Clean up your incorrect fire using erase tool and smudge tool.
Add fire.
Add fire.

Here is the result:
Firebird using Photoshop.
Firebird using Photoshop.

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