Learn how to create a very cool aurora effect using filters. Category: Filter Effects

Learn how to create a very cool aurora effect using filters.|Step 1: Start off with a new 400 x 400 pixel document, I created a gradient dark gray (#1f1f1f) to a dark pink (#702e42).



Step 2: Next, place three lens flares like below. Filter > Render > Lens Flare (Movie Prime), this type of lens flare is only available in CS and CS2.



Step 3: I than went up to Filter > Distort > Wave and used the default settings, I got something like below, you will not get the same results! But you can hit the randomnize button to try to get somewhat close!



Step 4: I than duplicated the layer, and repeated the Wave filter three times, you can do this just by hitting CTRL + F three times.



Step 5: I than changed the blending mode to "Overlay" and merged the layers together. Layer > Merge down.



Step 6: I duplicated the layer once again, and repeated the Wave filter two more times.



Step 7: Now go up to Image > Adjustments > Hue/Saturation, Make sure you check the "Colorize" box (300 / 70 / 0), and hit OK.



Step 8: I than set the blending mode to "Screen" and merged the layers together.



Step 9: I than duplicated the layer once again, and went up to Filter > Blur > Radial Blur (Zoom, 100, Good). Than I went up to Filter > Sharpen > Sharpen, and did this a total of three times. After all that, repeat Radial Blur with the same settings one more time.



Step 10: Perform another Hue / Saturation, check the colorize box, and mess the the values till you get a color you like, I used (190, 70, 0). Once that is done, set the blending mode to "Linear Dodge" and merge the layers. I than added a black border.
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