A Work in Progress: Vortex



This guide was made for entry:
Vortex
In Contest:
gas burner


Original image


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First I took the source and cut in half and duplicated layers.

Creation of Vortex: Step 1

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I then merge these layers as one right that is more even.

Creation of Vortex: Step 2

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I use polygonal lasso tool to select 4 flames at a time. There were exactly 24.

Creation of Vortex: Step 3

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I adjust the hue on each.

Creation of Vortex: Step 4

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I duplicate the layer several times and use free transform to pivot just a hair and slightly shrink smaller.

Creation of Vortex: Step 5

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I used liquefy to better center the center.

Creation of Vortex: Step 6

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Using a section of the original burner flame, I used free transform to stretch it to fit a background. Finally, used filter/blur/radial blur/ spin 50%.

Creation of Vortex: Step 7

Final result

Creation of Vortex: Final Result

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