Wheel in Flames
Tutorial in Advanced, Designing, Drawing, Effects, Goodies, In Photos
We will create a realistic flame coming from an impressing racing car. We will use a very good filter named ((Liquify)), then ((Lens Flare)), ((Plastic Wrap)), ((Twirl)), ((Wind)), blending modes and some other adjustments.
Open the image of the racing car. You can download the image by clicking HERE.
Create a ((New Layer)), fill it in with black and reduce the ((Opacity)) to 70%.
To this layer apply ((Filter))-((Render))-((Lens Flare)) in the car’s wheel.
After applying this filter select ((Elliptical Marquee Tool)) and trace a circle surrounding the wheel. Take a look at the following image.
Now go to ((Filter))-((Artistic))-((Plastic Wrap)).
Create a circular selection surrounding the filter and apply ((Filter))-((Distort))-((Twirl)). (Angle: 470ยบ).
With ((Free Transform)) (Ctrl + T), reduce the layer until it fits the wheel.
In the same layer, fill in with black the area where you can still see the original image.
Now go to ((Filter))-((Stylize))-((Wind)). (Method: Wind, Direction: From the left).
This is the most important step. Let’s create the shape of the fire going to ((Filter))-((Liquify)). Use a medium brush size and select ((Forward Warp Tool)). Now you just have to play with this amazing tool to create a realistic effect.
Accept the changes and increase the ((opacity)) to 100%.
Press Ctrl + B to open ((Color Balance)). Enter the following values selecting ((Highlights)).
Change the layer style to ((Screen)).
With ((Free Transform)) (Ctrl + T) rotate the layer until the fire is in perspective to the car’s position.
Adjust the colors of the flame. Go to ((Image))-((Adjustments))-((Levels)) or press Ctrl + L. Move the Midtones slider towards the right until you are Ok with the changes.
Now the flame is ready.
