Kiwiellis Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Is there a somewhat realistic way to add a spooky fog/mist effect to this photo? We did a series of photos in the woods and we are going for a dark, kinda spooky effect for all of them. We were on a low budget, so no fog machine. LOL The look we were going for is that she is eliminated by headlights and burying something in the woods. Was thinking if we could realistically add some fog or mist that it would add to the darkness and spookiness of the images. If you think this can be done, how do I even start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 @Mary Burgy, are you there? I think you added fog to a photo the other day? Do you mind sharing with Wendy how you did it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 The only way I know is to add a blank layer then press D to make sure you have black and white swatches, then go to Filter>Render>Clouds. Then go to Image>Adjustments>Levels (not a Levels layer, actual old-fashioned destructive Levels) and press Auto to make sure it's black and white. Then change its blend mode to Screen. Then mask as desired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Burgy Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 It was an overlay I purchased. I then used an action to apply it but it does do the screen mode. I can provide the link of where I purchased the overlays if Damien approves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Symonds Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Burgy Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Pretty Actions is the site. The collection is called Rain and Fog. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwiellis Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 Awesome! Thanks, guys! Gonna play with this now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwiellis Posted November 4, 2018 Author Share Posted November 4, 2018 I've tried a few times and I can't come up with something I'm happy with. Just looks hazy and not real to me. I guess I should've sprung for the fog machine. In-camera is always better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SManazis Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 If you google "Fog Overlay" there's tons of free options you can use. Would you mind if I tried a couple and reposted here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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