A Work in Progress: Smoker



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Smoker
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mixed manipulations 11


step 1 of 6

It started with a photo of my office mate (Leo) captured from a cafe.

Creation of Smoker: Step 1

step 2 of 6

Then putting him in a black background, brushing his left and other dark parts with a soft brush(25%) and erase some edges.

Creation of Smoker: Step 2

step 3 of 6

I use to remain the straw to transform it into a cigarette(brushed with red and white 10px 0 hardness) and make it blur to make it realistic.

Creation of Smoker: Step 3

step 4 of 6

I add a lomo effect by using gradient map and blend it into overly.

Creation of Smoker: Step 4

step 5 of 6

After the lomo i dublicate the image(filter>other>high-pass) then blend to vivid light.

Creation of Smoker: Step 5

step 6 of 6

I was supposed to create the smoke but i have limited time to do so, so i decided to download the smoke brush form the link(included)

And that's how its done.
Thank you!

Creation of Smoker: Step 6
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Final result

Creation of Smoker: Final Result

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