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  • Create light glare.
  • Create path using Pen Tool and Convert Point Tool.
  • Ctrl + Enter to load selection, fill it with any color.
  • Apply Overlay Gradient to this layer.

flying saucer tutorial

  • Create a new layer.
  • Add some light beams using Shape Dynamic Circle brush.
  • Choose Flilter > Blur Gaussian Blur (1,5).

flying saucer tutorial

  • Create a path just like in the example below.

flying saucer tutorial

  • Right click on the path, choose Stroke Path > Brush (Simulate Pressure).
  • Apply Outer Glow.
  • Go to Filter Blur > Gaussian Blur (2).
  • Erase backside of the spiral.

flying saucer tutorial

flying saucer tutorial

  • Duplicate this layer.
  • Move it down a little bit.
  • Go to filter Blur > Motion Blur 40-50.
  • Draw several vertical strokes using round white brush.
  • Go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur (30-40).
  • Choose Screen Blending Mode to this layer.

flying saucer tutorial

  • Create a new layer (Multiply Blending Mode, Opacity 15-20%), fill it with black/transparent linear gradient.

flying saucer tutorial

And here is the result! Click for larger view!

flying saucer tutorial

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