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johns66786249
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June 20, 2017
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Replicating Ubuntu 16.04's default desktop help

  • June 20, 2017
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Hello, as the title mentions, I'm having trouble with figuring out what effects were used to generate the lines found in the Ubuntu 16.04 desktop background, a link to which is here: http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Xerus_Default_Wallpaper-750x422.jpg 

I'm a bit new to photoshop still, so I don't quite understand how the contrast was achieved by those lines. I've tried a glow line effect that there's many tutorials for, but the effect doesn't seem quite right. If anyone knows exactly how this was done, I would be very thankful!!

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    Correct answer davescm

    Hi you could try this

    Make a layer with a gradient from orange to purple.

    Make a selection (using the polygonal lasso) in the shape of the area  to be changed and then add a curves adjustment layer. The adjustment layer will automatically have a mask in the shape you selected.

    Adjust the curve to slightly darken or slightly lighten the image below.

    Repeat for the other shapes

    Dave

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    davescm
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    June 20, 2017

    Hi you could try this

    Make a layer with a gradient from orange to purple.

    Make a selection (using the polygonal lasso) in the shape of the area  to be changed and then add a curves adjustment layer. The adjustment layer will automatically have a mask in the shape you selected.

    Adjust the curve to slightly darken or slightly lighten the image below.

    Repeat for the other shapes

    Dave

    johns66786249
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    June 20, 2017

    Awesome, thank you!!

    davescm
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    davescmCommunity Expert
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    June 20, 2017

    You're welcome

    Dave

    JJMack
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    JJMackCommunity Expert
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    June 20, 2017

    Xerus_Default_Wallpaper-750x422.jpg

    Look like 7 area were filled with closely matched color shades and then a gradient overlay was blended in with a mode like screen or multiply.

    JJMack
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