Got a Lite?

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final rank: 2 out of 24 entries

First time attempting something like this - please leave comments and advice.
Many layers, created shapes, reflections, etc. Most in depth I've done. And first time doing SBS. Let me hear it either way - I'm curious what you think.

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final score: 59.6 %

votes placed: 209

submitted: 264 days ago

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nice!! are u a smoker or how did u figure that out

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(264 days ago)

now that is original . big points for that

.. make your reflection a little bit lighter.. no pun intended
(263 days ago)

ha, nice job man. good idea!
(262 days ago)

Took your advice, reap - and brought the opacity down to 8%. I think it helped. Thanks, man.
(262 days ago)

GREAT IDEA!!!
(261 days ago)

excellent work
(260 days ago)

Nice to see something original
(260 days ago)

I like the soft glow at the bottom of the lighter. Nice job
(259 days ago)

hahahah excelent !
(258 days ago)

thanks you guys . . . . appreciate the love. No, I am not a smoker - never have been - just sort of the first thing I "saw" when I read "Photoshop this image".

(258 days ago)

One day I'll be able ta make sumthang like this from scratch. Gave ya all good votes
(257 days ago)

Did you create the metalic part of the lighter or does it come from an outside source?
(257 days ago)

Congrats!
(255 days ago)

Congratulations

(255 days ago)

Congrats!
(255 days ago)

Way to go big guy
(254 days ago)

5-steps guide for Got a Lite?:

original image

billboards photoshop contest source image

Entry guide: step 1 of 5

Created gradient layer.

Entry guide: step 2 of 5

extracted billboard sign support - transformed, warped and masked.

Entry guide: step 3 of 5

extracted, warped transformed, leveled and attached top.

Entry guide: step 4 of 5

extracted and added flame - adjusted and blended to composition.

Entry guide: step 5 of 5

created new shape layer, selected orange for glow - gaussian blur for the soft5er effect. Added light reflection at base in yellower warmer tones and finally reflection off of the surface.

final result

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