orb-like explosion?

linuxfan · 01-17-2004, 12:09 AM

do you all know how to make an orb-like explosion effect? There is a circle which is semi-transparent and its an orb ( an eclipse ) and emits a substantial amount of light at the middle and thus looks like it is exploding from the inside. Yes... you could say it should look like a hologram or something. How do I do that in PHotoshop? Have been searching all over the web, but nothing.

linuxfan · 01-19-2004, 05:18 AM

would someone PLease help!

InteractAsia · 01-19-2004, 05:39 AM

sorry linuxfan no idea..

Deathdart · 01-19-2004, 07:32 AM

I could probably do it in Corel Photopaint 10, but I don't really use Photoshop very much.

It's too much of a hassle.

linuxfan · 01-20-2004, 06:43 AM

Is it easier to do in Corel Photopaint?

nicholas · 01-20-2004, 12:00 PM

Okay, basically what you're after is the explosion effect, and not necessarily the orb, right? (Sorry I'm lazy tonight but will help you with the explosion here). It'd be too long to list a tutorial here so here's what you an do.

1. Open a new image (File -> New) and fill it with any color you want.

2. Go to Filter -> Render -> Difference Clouds
(This creates a random pattern. do this one or more times as you wish)

3. Filter -> Pixelate -> Mezzotint
(Choose medium or long "lines" or "strokes" as you like)

4. Filter -> Blur -> Radial Blur
4a. Select an amount of say, 80
4b. Set blur method to ZOOM
4c. Keep the quality at "good" for now

(Note, the quality is still kinda rough at this point. that's ok)

5. Do the same again as above (Filter -> Blur -> Radial Blur), but with slightly altered settings:
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/graphic-design-flash/17658-orb-like-explosion.html
5a. Select a smaller amount (say, 40)
5b. (Keep blur method at zoom)
5c. Set your quality now to "best"

Voila, your explosion effect.

The orb is far simpler to do and you should be able to do it on your own now.

wicked_gal00 · 01-29-2004, 04:50 AM

Nice tips nicholas,
I'd like to see the final product linuxfan

I'm sure it will turn out great

nicholas · 01-29-2004, 05:54 AM

Much obliged Alex. Your site's cool as blue ice.

01-17-2004, 12:09 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
linuxfan NamePros Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 66	orb-like explosion? do you all know how to make an orb-like explosion effect? There is a circle which is semi-transparent and its an orb ( an eclipse ) and emits a substantial amount of light at the middle and thus looks like it is exploding from the inside. Yes... you could say it should look like a hologram or something. How do I do that in PHotoshop? Have been searching all over the web, but nothing.

01-19-2004, 05:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
InteractAsia Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Merlion City Posts: 1,208	sorry linuxfan no idea.. __________________ ermm..do i need to put my sig here? Free Short URL \| Free Reseller Hosting \| Free cPanel Blog Hosting Hottest New Posters & Prints

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Deathdart NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pune, India Posts: 354	I could probably do it in Corel Photopaint 10, but I don't really use Photoshop very much. It's too much of a hassle. __________________ D E A T H D A R T fluidCORE.net - Graphic Design Portfolio ___________________

01-20-2004, 12:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
nicholas NamePros Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Beach Posts: 584	Okay, basically what you're after is the explosion effect, and not necessarily the orb, right? (Sorry I'm lazy tonight but will help you with the explosion here). It'd be too long to list a tutorial here so here's what you an do. 1. Open a new image (File -> New) and fill it with any color you want. 2. Go to Filter -> Render -> Difference Clouds (This creates a random pattern. do this one or more times as you wish) 3. Filter -> Pixelate -> Mezzotint (Choose medium or long "lines" or "strokes" as you like) 4. Filter -> Blur -> Radial Blur 4a. Select an amount of say, 80 4b. Set blur method to ZOOM 4c. Keep the quality at "good" for now (Note, the quality is still kinda rough at this point. that's ok) 5. Do the same again as above (Filter -> Blur -> Radial Blur), but with slightly altered settings: ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/graphic-design-flash/17658-orb-like-explosion.html 5a. Select a smaller amount (say, 40) 5b. (Keep blur method at zoom) 5c. Set your quality now to "best" Voila, your explosion effect. The orb is far simpler to do and you should be able to do it on your own now. __________________ Newsback.com -- Commentary and backstories of the news -----------------------------------------------

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01-19-2004, 05:18 AM	THREAD STARTER #2 (permalink)
linuxfan NamePros Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 66	would someone PLease help!

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01-29-2004, 05:54 AM	#8 (permalink)
nicholas NamePros Regular Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: The Beach Posts: 584	Much obliged Alex. Your site's cool as blue ice. __________________ Newsback.com -- Commentary and backstories of the news -----------------------------------------------

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