Neon Light Effect Photoshop Tutorial

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In today's Photoshop tutorial I'm going to show you how to create a vibrant visual effect by adding neon lights to a photo. This popular art style often incorporates simple shapes or text for the neon lights, which are illuminated in bright colours. I'll explain how to use Photoshop to draw a custom shape and give it a vibrant glow with the help of Photoshop's Layer Style options, then we'll use a clever technique to apply a colourful ambience to the original photo as if it is being illuminated by the new light source. As a finishing touch, we'll also add some smoke and particle effects to create a neat cyberpunk art piece with a futuristic vaporwave style.
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Good

[@historicabibliotheca]

Great tutorial but I got stuck after adding the second layer as stroke path is no longer an option, there is stroke subpath which envelopes the entire area. Any help?

[@dougsmith4678]

Thanks!

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[@Katie-w9]

Quick, to the point, and I love that you explain every step and why you're doing it... master of masterclasses, mr spoon

[@gamageperera2183]

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[@dragonballz0]

He's great on almost every step. I believe a beginner would be stuck between stoking the path and "free transform" steps, since he doesn't state you have to "delete" the path first, prior to "free transform" step. A minor thing, I still give it 5 stars. :)

[@masinkomedia3533]

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[@killderrodrigues6958]

Guys, my marker was so thick. Help me to let the tube more thin!

[@kytag6673]

no problem man!

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bet

[@Tranhuythinh]

Have a nice day, sir!

[@tsitracommunications2884]

ever did comissions for other video makers?

[@nathanielkonneh7599]

thank you sir

[@jwhite3389]

Out of all the tutorials I've seen on adding glow, this is by far the best one. Thank you so much

[@jenna8445]

If you want to create work like this and don't know where to start, I would suggest an ebook/tutorial on graphic design and Photoshop, 'Design Evolution: Unlocking Adobe Photoshop's Secrets.' It helped me tremendously.

[@kristinemaeluygales7293]

TNice tutorials is the channel that made start actually creating instead of being intimidated by the software. Thanks for a new form of therapy

[@toffylikesgames]

Wow, I've already learnt so much from this tutorial! Can't wait to play around with some photos :)

[@gamageperera2183]

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[@masinkomedia3533]

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[@Bevanmusiq]

This was so Sick and so Quick!!!

[@maryu8328]

so perfect and straightforward! I love that you add text for the described shortcuts and that you quickly will say "why" something is being done ex: "this will cancel out the color reflection from your shadows for a better color spectrum" brilliant!

[@TorQueMoD]

Seriously fantastic tutorial! Thanks so much for sharing. I learned a lot :)

[@Tranhuythinh]

i think your action is so meaningful that you have allowed everyone to download your own sources just for free and you have created a bunch of helpful tutorial. Best wishes for you!

[@artschool9618]

Easy Tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPJXnmlebVld6M

[@ayushgairola3307]

its easy for him he can make more this is a peace of cake so its okk for him ig

[@atayakordi]

this is the best add-glow tutorial so far

[@mcepedao]

This was SO helpful. I did one thanks to you 🎉

[@pawn5253]

loved how quick this was.

[@gamageperera2183]

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[@artschool9618]

Easy Tutorial kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIPJXnmlebVld6M

[@PixiLoveOfficial]

good job, reviews help my work!, thanks

[@itslegend4ry]

remember people: your photo will look this good only if the lighting is perfect in the original photo

[@Rahul.kr.]

And sadly mine is not looking like the video one😕

[@dragonballz0]

@@Rahul.kr. try darkening the image you're using, prior to following these steps (and make sure you're using a similar version of PhotoShop as in this tutorial). :)

[@Rahul.kr.]

@@dragonballz0 what's the version of the photoshop in this video?

[@Immortal_BP]

you can use a brush tool to "paint" highlights and shadows where the neon lights would appear on the subject. This is relatively high PS skill level though and even requires knowledge on how to paint.

[@itslegend4ry]

@@Immortal_BP yeah, that's why probably no one will do that, so it wouldn't look as good :)

[@nohtx9305]

So far the only tutorial I've seen that takes it slow and doesn't require prior experience to soft design.

[@laksharora5727]

Obviously, it can't be generated by a novice designer, but Mr. Spoon is definitely a pro designer. Man, please make a full playlist of this type of video.

[@_augustux_]

Love your tutorials! Sometimes feel hard to do the same with different pictures. Thanks for teaching us!

[@gamageperera2183]

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[@SamAl-Hakimi]

I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR THIS TUTORIAL

[@imanfatima8739]

This video makes me to subscribe this channel👏🏻

[@tianxiangxiong8223]

Fantastic tutorial! Not only did I learn how individual PS features work, but how to use them together to create a finished product. Your walkthrough has been exceedingly educational--thank you!

[@gamingtime3250]

this is easier than i though,this is why im downloading Photoshop rn

[@OmaroPlays]

This is one of the best editing tutorial i have seen in my life

[@tejashweruthaman9194]

Then you have to check out Blue Lightning photoshop

[@gamageperera2183]

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[@sergioZI]

The brushes are insane

[@misstashxox]

Incredible tutorial for a really creative look! Easy to follow and not over-complicated. Thanks so much!

[@donjoel6754]

Thanks for the tutorial and video Spoon Graphics. been watching your videos since my first year of Graphic Design and they are still relevant today. Thank you so much.

[@lougirault3979]

thank you, this tutorial is the best photoshop tutorial i found

[@vanessalouzon]

The best neon tutorial! Thanks!

[@jscreatedesign]

Thank you so much for sharing this neon glow effect. It is brilliant and you have a very clear and easy to follow style.

[@tkurisuu]

There are PLENTY of methods to do this kind of thing, but this seems to be plentiful simple and to the point. Great vid!

[@puneetmaheshwari]

thankyou, this is the only one tutorial that i got for the thing i was searching for

[@NIXO3D]

man this is gold , thanks

[@SimonH4]

Chris, I learned some neat tricks in that one. The "blend if" specifically. I would love to for you to also add tips/tricks/techniques that make the workflow less destructive (sticking to smart objects, etc.). Really neat non the less.

[@Aldwick6635]

That "blend if" feature is a gold mine. There's a channel that has a ton of tricks similar in usefulness that you should check out, the channel's called TextureLabs

[@Uravity05]

This video was so helpful! I had to use a tutorial like this for a school assignment, and I love the results! It was so easy to follow along with. Thanks for taking time to make this video.

[@eternalrose]

Just in case someone stumbles upon this; I am a GIMP user, and I found this helpful as well. Although they don't have the same QOL tools, the skills are transferable. Thank you, Spoon Graphics for this video.

[@someguy8914]

I think it’s cool that Piers Morgan is taking time from his busy schedule to teach photoshop tutorials

[@joking3613]

This tutorial is for advanced users as it is very fast and requires a familiarity of tools. Having said that, it is awesome in its application of tools. Really awesome.

[@videoeditingexperts2214]

Fantastic video bro, legend.

[@misteradamsky93]

Photoshop really is an amazing piece of software.. Thank you so much for sharing this Master Spoon!

[@gabriellechisholm5411]

Now that was fun. Thanks for the great tutorial.

[@punitrz]

Brother You are just osm ❤️❤️

[@loganslominski5055]

this was very useful... you da man

[@jabe7910]

Beautiful tutorial ! Tkx a lot

[@fil1802]

I have just watched this video and will use it regularly! Thanks for the freebies too!

[@kzltilkininhobievi1748]

👏👏👏 this smoke brushes are great

[@chhuneang6546]

yes its the best. im watcNice tutorialng all Nice tutorials tutorials now

[@byfernandoacuna8372]

You are a very good teacher 👍

[@مغامرات-جدو-على]

Very good effect ❤

[@Aresmusic.official]

awesome man, awesome!

[@enibras5588]

the guidebook did, and now I finally understand the chanics!

[@dan1984842]

Excellent video, and not just for neon, but it helps me with layer masks too. Thank you.

[@gpgarrethparsons]

Best video technique to create an action from. Legend tutorial 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Url_jay]

you just made me love design

[@blueskyblackthunder]

amazing way of teaching. thanks and well done

[@andyir___]

Thank you! This was great for neon light effects, cant wait to use this on my pics, maybe will check out your store later, cheers meanwhile!

[@timbonnarens]

This is way too cool, it should be illegal :o

[@joeldiaz3449]

Best tutorial ever

[@srgraphics5596]

Smart work bro your are jenoius 🔥🔥

[@DDEW0_0]

dude that's very interesting and simple

[@britbiker5432]

I have used this tutorial a good few times now and it is so good!

[@gamageperera2183]

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[@SADESIGN9999]

you are an expert. Had fun learning this new Photoshop with his relaxing tutorial.

[@BladeRunnerGaming]

so much to learn

[@PSDburger]

Thanks a lot for this amazing video. The important information shared in it was very useful to me.

[@HeathBassable]

This was a great video. Thank you.

[@KQzActAsSuch]

Thank you for posting this.

[@DIAMOVEVO]

Thanks

[@devbkada]

Awesome, Thanks 👊🏾

[@fabulousshades7723]

very nice tutorial

[@630designs]

I'm glad I came across your video. You definitely have a new subscriber and fan.

[@nyph7955]

easy to follow. thank you so much

[@RawanOmarAlsaeed]

sooo helpful thank you

[@leonlouiswalker]

Top class! Absolute class🔥!

[@Chozend]

Love the pace of the tutorial. Subscribed

[@subhayanbose9191]

thanks it really helped

[@luisaguilar9233]

This is gold

[@sammytetteyjr9789]

Nice tutorial

[@romelnusdorfer6375]

Really helpful

[@anupomroy2989]

I love soft soft so so so so much!

[@str1der-gaming954]

Thx you saved my lote of time ❤️

[@Syleas]

MAAAAAAN! THIS WAS THE FIRST TUTORIAL I WATCHED LOL!

[@estherfagbemi4781]

What a great video😊

[@AndyHu206]

amazing. i'm a fan.

[@c0ry357]

I don't know about neon effects, but u just got a like for all the shortcuts I just learned. Couldn't invert the mask layer for the life of me so I had to do it manually, thank you for this .

[@roldancatalonia93]

you should subscribe to Benny Productions and Piximperfect for tutorials

[@cms4Lena]

@@roldancatalonia93 BLTV is also awesome! He is the master of Ps.

[@zenology9863]

Such a great tutorial. I don't understand why people would give it a thumbs down.

[@MrSouthswag]

Exactly

[@proyoutubeshow]

Big thanks for sharing your skills🙌🏻

[@ratankheyang3417]

Amazing video

[@moniquecherice1758]

Wowwww! That was incredible. Thank you!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥😍👌👏👏👏

[@khanhtrang4489]

i very like your video. thanks so much

[@slambk]

Thanks so much

[@sujaypatange2997]

nice sir amazing glow effects great I like it

[@epicmindflow6938]

Very simplified and helpful this, you've just taken me to the next level of photoshop. Thank you very much, great, video

[@peeyushkushwah007]

Execellent bro

[@Oksana-fk6tu]

Wow... this is a nice tutorial.

[@osvaldoferreira1]

Great job. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

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[@ratulhasan7136]

Nailed, ops Spooned it, thanks boss. Simple yet elegant to the point tutorial

[@alanbajada9109]

I took two months to learn Adobe After Effects and Premier Pro. Now I am learning soft soft to make soft so I can have more verity

[@mr_x_edits]

Thanks for the toutorial