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How Do You Make a Sunset Overlay in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 23, 2022 @ 9:22 pm

Sunset Overlays are one of the most popular Photoshop effects. They’re easy to create and can instantly add a touch of drama and romance to any photo. Here’s a step-by-step guide to creating your own Sunset Overlay in Photoshop.

1. Start by opening your image in Photoshop. Then, create a new layer by clicking on the ‘Create a New Layer’ icon at the bottom of the Layers panel.

2. Next, choose a color for your Sunset Overlay. For this example, we’ll use a warm orange.

You can either use the eyedropper tool to select a color from your image, or you can choose a color from the Swatches panel. Once you’ve chosen your color, click on the ‘Foreground Color’ swatch at the bottom of the Tools panel to set it as your foreground color.

3. Now, go to the Filter menu and choose Render > Clouds. This will add a cloud texture to your new layer.

4. To change the color of your clouds, go to Image > Adjustments > Hue/Saturation. In the Hue/Saturation dialog box, slide the Hue slider to change the color of your clouds. For this example, we’ll slide it to +40.

5. Now that you’ve changed the color of your clouds, it’s time to add some movement. Go to Filter > Blur > Motion Blur.

In the Motion Blur dialog box, set the Angle to 0 and the Distance to 50 pixels. This will create a horizontal blur effect.

6. To finish up your Sunset Overlay, go to Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Levels. In the Levels dialog box, drag the middle slider to the right until you’re happy with the results. This will increase the contrast and make your sunset really pop!

And that’s it!

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By following these simple steps, you can easily create your own stunning sunset overlay in Photoshop!

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Morgan Bash

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