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From: Joe Angell <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: Nebulae, misty starfields,glowing dots and other cool stuff
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> Like the title suggests, I was wondering if there are some ways of
> creating these effects.  I would like achieve the effect seen on some TV
> shows like Babylon5 where there are blue "milky-way" like glowing cloud
> like stars in the background.  I have access to Photoshop 3.0 but I can't
> seem to rind the right brushes to achieve this effect.  Also, I do have
> the LightWave Pro "Complete Guide to Nebulae" Issue but a lot of that
> article deals with drawing out the nebula using a graphics tablet which I
> dont have access to.  It was suggested that I use the Twirl filter in
> Photosho and I have done that with some degree of success but something
> is missing.  Glowing/twinkling starfields would be good too.

I have limited experience with Photoshop, but I can tell you one thing:
DON'T USE FILTERS!  OK, do use filters, but not as the final result.
I'll bet that if you draw out your nebula (with a mouse, if need be),
then apply a SLIGHT twirl, it'll look much better than doing a severe
twirl on it.

I think using a combination of the Airbrush and Smear tools would work
fine.  You don't need a tablet (I've never actually used one, except when
playing on my friend's machine).  Also, The Dodge and Burn (lighten &
Darken) tools will probably be handy, too.  using a brush with a large
feathered edge would be a good idea, too.

Hope this helps a little...

-- Joe

BTW, for stars, just use a few of the Random and Actual Stars objects in
LW -- that wasy you can also use particle blur and have more control over
the stars.
--
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