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This is another converted photoshop tutorial. Give Credit Where Credit Is DUE!!! The original ps tutorial is at Tech Star Avatar. NOTE: All images are scaled by 50%.
[*]1. New Image, Any Size. Create and Work off a new transparent layer.
[*]2. Filters->Light Effects->GFlare... On the "Selector" tab pick a preset. I am going to use GFlare_101. On the "Settings" tab CENTER your image (width/2 height/2). Use the "Hue Rotation" slider to pick a color. Set the "Vector Length" slider to 1.
[*]3. Duplicate your GFlare Layer and Make the original invisible. NOTE: When following a tutorial it is always good to make a duplicate layer of a successfully completed step, undo fails at times, to prevent lost work. Now, Filters->Distorts->Curve Bend... Make a sort of 'W' or sombrero with BOTH THE LOWER AND UPPER. Keep the lower below the upper.
[*]4. Fix the any size (boundary) problems with Image->Fit Canvas to Layers ... You may have to repeat this step later.
[*]5. Now Make 4 copies of that layer. Rotate them however you want. You can rotate each layer by 90 degree increments or use the Flip tool. But you should end up with something like this. Also, notice I made my background layer black and did a "Layer to Image Size on It", and you might have to repeat step 4.
[*]Final, Play around with it add some effects. Change the style of your GFlare.
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