Unlock The Secrets To The Lens Flare in Photoshop - PHLEARN

Unlock The Secrets To The Lens Flare in Photoshop

When properly used, the Lens Flare Filter in Photoshop can add a nice effect to backlit photos. One issue people have with the Lens Flare Filter is that you can’t apply it to a blank layer. That means that you are not able to adjust the lens flare after it has been applied.

In this episode we show you how to unlock the secrets to the Lens Flare in Photoshop, getting around the limitation of the Filter.

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