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Step 8: Create a new layer on top of your second planet layer. Link this layer to the top planet layer (the one with all the effects). Your layer palette should look the image opposite.

Step 9: Then merge 'Planet copy' onto the Effects layer. This will make your effects just a layer instead of actual effects... so you'll now have a layer with just your blue ring of atmosphere in it. You'll need to set the layer mode of the atmosphere layer to Linear Dodge again to make it match the image once more. This is now our "Effects" layer. Again, it is a good idea to rename it so that you don't lose track of your progress.


Step 10: Next we'll grab the Eraser Tool... Same brush size as the one we used to set our original sphere in step 2. Gently erase around the dark area on your planet  (on your Effects layer). You should get a result like this...



Step 11: Let's add a tiny bit of embossing to the planet to really make it pop. Right now you should still have three layers total... Effects layer on top of planet on top of a black background.

Duplicate the planet layer and name it Shadows. Go to Filter > Stylize > Emboss and run the filter with the angle set to -33°, height at 1px, and amount at 500%.   This done, Image > Adjustments > Desaturate the embossed layer, duplicate it, and name it "Highlights". Your layer palette should now resemble the one on the left.

- Tutorial written by Greg Martin

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User:  winland (#63244)
Date: Mon Jul 19, 2010. 07:44:22

Post #12 of 12

Quote from misswynne;25556:
...I just applied the entire texture to the planet, instead of using the textured brush. Seems to have worked okay, and it looks almost the same.

I love this tutorial, it's pretty sweet.


I live this too, it's not complicated.

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User:  Namwons11 (#53432)
Date: Wed Oct 01, 2008. 23:12:37

Post #11 of 12

I'm having trouble with making the bush use the texture of the rocks....I define the pattern but it doesn't pop up in my brushes tab

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User:  eNola23 (#44821)
Date: Sat Sep 15, 2007. 06:03:42

Post #10 of 12

Quote from Suzaku_Reborn;25479:
I'm having trouble doing the painting. And then on the 3rd page, step 8 & 9 where it says the effects layer should only have the effects. I do step 7 with the atmosphere, and then I link the new transparent effects layer and the Planet copy layer, but when I merge them together, the planet is still there. Please help! :confused:


It took me a bit to figure out this step as well. I made the Fill of the top planet layer zero (0%) and then did the merge to get the effects layer to look right.

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User:  Kyuubi_Child (#44810)
Date: Sat Sep 15, 2007. 00:45:40

Post #9 of 12

I was wondering is anyone could do me a favor. I can't do steps 2 & 3. I've been tring for hours and i can't seem do get it to look right or even close to right. Would someone please start it on a 1280x1024 document, do up to step 4 and then save it and send it to me so i can finish the rest.It is just for myself and i won't be posting it any where so its not like i'm trying to scam anyone. My e-mail is jacob_7_blue@hotmail.com. It would be very much appreciated.

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User:  Disposable (#36070)
Date: Thu Dec 28, 2006. 11:37:44

Post #8 of 12

This is a really nice tutorial. One idea if i may add, a lense flare behind the planet on the background looks really good.

Thx

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