The Photoshop tutorial involves 12 steps to create a design with a light blue rectangle, white circle, and smoky edges. Key steps include applying Gaussian blur to the rectangle, using the brush tool to create a white circle, and clipping masks and blending options to combine layers. Repeating steps and adjusting settings like radius allows customizing the design. Following tutorials is a good way to learn techniques and get inspiration even if the exact goal isn't matched.

1. PHOTOSHOP TUTORIAL
STEP 1
STEP
First I created a new document in Photoshop with a black
background. Then I created a new layer and selected and area with
the rectangular marquee tool and filled it with a light blue colour.
the rectangle, went to filters
and chose the Gaussian Blur
option; this creates a
smoothed edge effect.
As it’s only going to be a small strip
it needs to be reshaped, I done this
by free transforming the object.
STEP 3
The next step was to create a large
soft white circle using the brush tool.
STEP 6
In order for
it to work
you need to
change it to
28.0
radius.
With a soft eraser I removed parts of
the line so it could look free flowing.
STEP
I copied the fist layer but free
transformed it a little to make a finer line in
the center which then becomes a focal point.
STEP 4
5
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By right clicking on the layer
STEP
and choosing the ‘create
Clipping mask’ option will then give the
appearance of fading.
7
To make the smoky edge I
STEP
firstly clicked on filters,
render and then clouds, this is too much
so now needs to be refined.
I then repeated the process of
STEP
creating the circle, positioned
I it correctly but this time chose the overlay
blending option……
I chose a soft eraser brush
STEP
to get rid of excess smoke
until I had the right amount left.
8
….. and copied this layer 3 times.
STEP 9
In order for it to blend in
STEP 12
properly with the rest of
the streak you’ll need to warp it, this can be
done by going onto the free transform option,
pressing onto the warp button and then
moving the points into your desired position.

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By
following
the
tutorial
steps
properly
I
have
manage
to
create
something
that
looks
very
similar
to
the
original.
Tutorials
are
a
good
route
to
go
down,
even
if
you
can’t
find
exactly
what
you’re
looking
for
there’s
always
something
you
can
get
inspiration
or
tips
from.v