How to make PS line effect? Popular skills and case analysis on the entire network
Recently, PS line effect design has become a hot topic among designers and photography enthusiasts. Whether it is a creative poster on social media or an advertising image on an e-commerce platform, the use of line effects makes the work more visually impactful. This article will combine the hot content of the entire network in the past 10 days to provide you with a detailed analysis of the implementation method of PS line effect, and provide structured data reference.
1. Popular application scenarios of PS line effects
| Application scenarios | heat index | Representative cases |
|---|---|---|
| character portrait strokes | ★★★★★ | Star poster design |
| Strengthening of building silhouette | ★★★★☆ | City promotional video |
| Product display special effects | ★★★★☆ | E-commerce main image design |
| abstract art creation | ★★★☆☆ | NFT digital works |
2. Detailed explanation of the steps to create PS line effects
1. Basic line drawing method
This is the simplest way to create line effects, suitable for beginners:
(1) Open PS and import the pictures that need to be processed
(2) Use the "Quick Selection Tool" or "Pen Tool" to select the subject
(3) Right-click the selection and select "Create Working Path"
(4) Create a new layer and select the "Brush Tool" to set the line thickness and color
(5) Right-click the path and select "Stroke Path"
2. Advanced glowing line effect
Recently popular luminous line tutorials on Douyin and Bilibili:
(1) After completing the basic stroke, double-click the line layer
(2) Check the "Outer Glow" effect in the layer style
(3) Adjust the luminous color, size and expansion parameters
(4) The "inner glow" effect can be superimposed to enhance the sense of layering.
3. Popular line effect parameter setting reference
| Effect type | brush size | Hardness setting | Recommended colors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple stroke | 3-5px | 100% | pure black/pure white |
| neon effect | 8-12px | 0% | Fluorescent color |
| hand drawn style | 2-4px | 70-80% | dark brown |
4. Analysis of recent popular line effect cases
1.movie poster line style: The second-generation poster of "Oppenheimer" makes extensive use of radioactive line effects to enhance visual tension.
2.E-commerce product map: iPhone 15 series product pictures are popular in using extremely thin lines to outline the product outline.
3.social media avatar: The popular line + polka dot effect character avatar on Instagram
5. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should I do if the edges of the lines are not smooth?
A: It is recommended to use the pen tool to draw the path accurately, or adjust the "smooth" option of the brush to above 50%.
Q: How to make gradient lines?
A: First create a gradient fill layer, then hold down Ctrl and click the line layer thumbnail to load the selection, and finally add a layer mask.
6. Advanced skills: dynamic line effect production
Dynamic line tutorials that have become popular on Xiaohongshu recently:
(1) After creating the basic line effect, copy multiple layers
(2) Add different Gaussian blur effects to each layer
(3) Create frame animation in the timeline panel
(4) Adjust the layer visibility of each frame to create a flowing effect
Mastering these PS line effect production skills can make your design works keep up with the current fashion trends. Whether it is static picture processing or dynamic effect creation, line elements can add professionalism and artistry to the work. It is recommended to bookmark this article and check the parameter settings and production methods of various line effects at any time.
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