How to make this kind of image

[timetoplay_50945476]

Hello since 4 days, i'm trying to make this kind of image, it's a background blured,i tested different type of blur, tilt shift and others, but i don't have the same effect at the end.

Also i was wondering how he made this different type of color ( i'm still talking about the background ) we can see different colors like blue/violet/yellow.
i tried to reproduct this with the brush tool while changing layer type ( screen/overlay/etc) but it doesn't work.

Thanks for your help

[Abambo]

The blur is probably gaussian blur... at least I would use one. The colour effects can be done with techniques described like here: Color Grid Photo Display Effect With Photoshop

But to be honest: there are still a lot of other methods to get those effects. I’ts quite easy to create an image like that, but it is very difficult to rebuilt it without knowing all the detailed steps the artist took to create the look and feel of the image.

[Nancy OShea]

Open an image of almost anything.  It can be a still life, a city or seascape.   It doesn't matter what it is as long as you like the colors.  Copy the layer with Ctrl+J.

With Layer 2 selected, go to Filter > Blur > Lens Blur and give it a high radius.

Adjust Layer opacity as desired.

Before Lens Blur

After Lens Blur

[timetoplay_50945476]

thank you boths for your response !

you sure about the after lens blur ? it seems a bit too much blury
i'm gonna test it thx !

ps : any ideas about how he does the color of the weapon ?

[Nancy OShea]

With any filter, you can adjust the value to suit.  Also the opacity of that layer can be reduced. 

[Abambo]

The colour of the weapon is probably a spray simulation in Photoshop. It helps to know how the real world painting works when doin such effects. Then using those techniques with Photoshop you can go much further...

[timetoplay_50945476]

if you have any steps/advice for this, you are my man, i'm ok with the color, but i'm struggle to the weapon step

[Nancy OShea]

With your weapon outline selected, use a soft round brush in Airbrush mode with 50% or less opacity & flow.  See screenshot.  Make several quick passes using darker & lighter shades of the same color.  If you make a mistake, hit Ctrl+Z or revert from your History panel.

[timetoplay_50945476]

Thanks a lot Nancy, it worked well !

About the effects around the weapon, i thought about finding image like sparkles, and then put "screen mod" in the layer mod.
Sparkles is not really the right keyword, but if you have others keyword idea for cool effect, feel free to tell me

thanks a lot

[Nancy OShea]

You can create custom stars or burst brushes in Photoshop.  PHLEARN has a good tutorial to get you started.  .

How to Create Stars in Photoshop (Custom Brush Included) - YouTube

Nancy

[KShinabery212]

Seems like the blurring was covered.

As for the colors there are different ways this can be done.

But here is a simple way.

So let's say we just blurred a grey scale picture of clouds.   As it I am guessing you want that space.... sci fi... nebula.... look to it.

Once you blur a picture of clouds, you can create a new layer and choose select all.  You can then add a gradient to it.

You can then either.... Lower the opacity of the gradient or you can change the layer style to overlay.

Another way....

Blur a pic of clouds.  Then create a new layer... paint the colors with a soft brush in the areas you want.  Blend them slightly.  Then lower the opacity of this layer or make this layer an overlay.

There are several ways to do achieve the colors... you just have to experiment.

[KShinabery212]

Here you go.... this is just me playing for 5 mintues.... with the steps I mentioned above.  You can really play with it even more.  But see how I used multiple gradient layers and just changed the opacity. 

[timetoplay_50945476]

You guys are awesome thanks a lot ! i'm gonna try your advices