A Work in Progress: In the Dark



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step 1 of 10

Open the car.

Creation of In the Dark: Step 1

step 2 of 10

Duplicate the background layer, name it 'find edges'. Then go to
Filter-Stylize-Find Edges.

Creation of In the Dark: Step 2

step 3 of 10

Duplicate the 'Find Edges' layer, rename it 'halftone pattern',
then go to Filter-Sketch-Halftone Pattern.
(Pattern type-dots,increase the size a bit and lower the contrast a bit).
Apply according to your needs.

Creation of In the Dark: Step 3

step 4 of 10

Create a new layer and make a radial gradient from colors : #d6b879 to #d3a38a.
After that change the blending mode to "Linear Burn".

Creation of In the Dark: Step 4

step 5 of 10

Create a Levels Adjustment layer. Settings :
Mode : RGB, Input levels : 0, 1.00, 170.

Creation of In the Dark: Step 5

step 6 of 10

After that create a Color Balance Adjustment layer. Settings
Midtones : Color Levels : +74, -39, -5.

Creation of In the Dark: Step 6

step 7 of 10

Create a new layer and make another radial gradient from colors :
#f1ead9 to #e1d0bd. After that change the blending mode to "Color Burn".

Creation of In the Dark: Step 7

step 8 of 10

Now, create a Curves Adjustment layer. Settings :
Input : 148 and Output : 112.

Creation of In the Dark: Step 8

step 9 of 10

Now, duplicate the main Background Layer, bring it to the top.
And change the blending mode to "Saturation".

Creation of In the Dark: Step 9

step 10 of 10

After that create another Levels Adjustment layer.
Settings : Mode : RGB, Input levels : 0, 1.00, 192.


Step 11 : Add some text and give it a border by using the Rectangular Marquee Tool. Use Paper Textures to get a more washed out look.

Creation of In the Dark: Step 10

Final result

Creation of In the Dark: Final Result

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