TV Scan Lines

Scan Lines

This is a very requested technique that simulates the lines of a TV screen, this technique is used all over the graphics world.

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Lets prepare our lines. Create a new document 2 X 4 pixels for web and try experiment with higher settings for print like 6X12. Also I like to set the contents (background) to transparent.


 

 


 


 


 

For an interesting variation change the layer blending mode to multiply. This makes the top image appear as if it is a reflection in the glass on the clock.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and let me know if you want more on collaging techniques. This is one of my specialties.

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