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MailysMB
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July 3, 2025
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how to light/ pixel effect

  • July 3, 2025
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Hello,

I was looking at this at this poster and could not figure out how he created that kind of light/ pixel effect.

I can't help but think about it since I saw it.

Do you have any idea ?

Thanks for your help.

M.

Correct answer c.pfaffenbichler

I would recommend using Pattern Layers set to Blend Mode »Hard Mix«. 

Though the ultimate set-up could get fairly complex. 

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Semaphoric
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SemaphoricCommunity Expert
Community Expert
July 4, 2025

You could do this with a Grayscale document with rasterized medium gray type on a white background. Run Filter > Pixelate > Color Halftone with an angle of zero in Channel one, and your choice of maximum pixel size. Follow this with Image > Adjustments > Invert.

 

    c.pfaffenbichler
    Community Expert
    c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    July 5, 2025

    The advantage of the Pattern Layer method is that both the Pattern and the underlying content are editable. 

    Edit: The Filter method is naturally editable, too, if applied via Smart Filters, but in my opinion it can be a bit less convenient. 

    M
    MailysMBAuthor
    Participant
    July 4, 2025

    Thank you so much !!

    Have a nice day.

    M.

      c.pfaffenbichler
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      c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      July 4, 2025

      c.pfaffenbichler
      Community Expert
      c.pfaffenbichlerCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
      Community Expert
      July 4, 2025

      I would recommend using Pattern Layers set to Blend Mode »Hard Mix«. 

      Though the ultimate set-up could get fairly complex. 

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