Magic effect

Final Effect

Step 1

Take a New file (500×500 pix).Set background color to be black.

Step 2

Insert New blank layer. Then go to Tools Panel. Select brush tool .Increase Brush size to 500 pix .Then Create a spot in blank layer.

Step 3

For Gradient effect ,right click on layer >select blending options .Click on Gradient overlay . Under it click on gradient >change colors
as you like .For me, I am going to use purple and Light Bermuda Blue color. After that click ok for closing both windows (Gradient editor and layer style).

Step 4

Insert New blank Layer .In this layer we will make smoke effect. For that Go to filters > Render>Clouds. Then set the blending mode of the layer .Change it normal to Overlay .

Step 5

Next, Create abstract lines . For that ,create new black layer > select brush tool > change size of it for 4 pix. Then change the foreground color to be white .Then select pen tool > draw abstract line on blank layer .Select all lines using a Direct selection tool .After that right click on it. And select stroke path . click ok .Then press delete for removing the path of lines.

Step 6

Now we have to put some magic sparkle glitter. For that create new blank layer > go to brush tool > set size to 5 pixels . Go to Brush panel >checked scattering option. >Come back to blank layer and draw sparkles on the abstract lines .

Step 7

Our next step is to give glowing effect for sparkles and abstract lines . For that select lines layer > right click on it > select blending options > apply outer glow effect. >Under blend mode > change screen to color Dodge >and then click ok.

Step 8

Now for apply same layer style to sparkle layer right click on it > select copy layer style and go to sparkle layer >right click and click on paste layer style .

Step 9

For giving feel, we need to add some text into it . For that I Put “magic ” using a text tool and apply same glow effect of sparkles layer.

Vector Effect

I am going to show you a quick and easy way to convert a photo into a illustration vector effect. Here we go!

Step 1: First I will start with an image.

Step 2:Duplicate the Background layer.

Step 3: Now apply the Cutout filter (Filter => Artistic => Cutout). On the left side the amount of detail in the vector can be controlled by adjusting the Number of Levels, Edge Simplicity and Edge Fidelity sliders. For this example I am using 5 levels, with the Edge Simplicity set to 3 and Edge Fidelity set to 3. Click OK.

Step 4: You can trace the areas of color divided by the Cutout filter with the Poster Edges Filter. For this example the Edge Thickness is set to 2, Edge Intensity to 1 and Posterization to 4. Click OK.

Step 5: The color can be changed subtly with a Photo Filter adjustment layer.

Step 6: And finally, to add to the ‘colored’ effect, a Brightness/Contrast adjustment layer will help take away the natural highlights/shadows even more.

Step 7: Here is my final vector image: