When creating a moody or atmospheric image in Photoshop, one of the best ways to do this is by adding fog. Fog can help create a sense of depth, wonder, and mystery, and can be a great way to make an image more interesting. There are a few different ways to add fog in Photoshop, and in this article we’ll go over two of the most popular methods.
The first method is to use the “Add Noise” filter. To do this, simply go to Filter > Noise > Add Noise.
In the Add Noise dialog box, set the Amount to around 10% and make sure the Distribution is set to Gaussian. Then click OK.
Next, go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur. In the Gaussian Blur dialog box, set the Radius to around 5 pixels and click OK.
You should now have a layer of noise that looks something like this:
Now we need to turn this into fog. To do this, go to Image > Adjustments > Levels.
In the Levels dialog box, drag the middle input slider to the right until it’s at around 1.15.
Your image should now have a much more subtle Fog effect:
If you want to increase the intensity of the Fog, you can repeat these steps with higher values for the Amount and Radius in the Add Noise and Gaussian Blur filters respectively. You can also play around with the Levels settings until you get your desired result.
The second method for adding fog is to use a gradient map. To do this, create a new layer and fill it with black using the Paint Bucket tool.
Then go to Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Gradient Map. In the Gradient Map dialog box, choose a preset gradient from the drop-down menu or click on the gradient thumbnail to choose your own custom gradient.
Your gradient map layer will now look something like this:
To turn this into fog, simply change the blending mode of the layer to Screen. You can also lower the opacity of the layer if you want a more subtle effect.
Adding fog in Photoshop is a great way to create moody and atmospheric images. There are two main methods for doing this – using the “Add Noise” filter or using a gradient map – and both can produce great results depending on your desired look. Experiment with both methods until you find one that works best for your particular image!
