Rusty

Rusty's Simple Grunge Tutorial

I will be posting Tutorials on a Regular basis now obviously the Tutorials getting more Advanced as i go along.


Step 1:
Open a new Document with the size 450x150 or any you like. Then load your Grunge brushes and use colors Black & White. After you've done this DUPLICATE this layer!


Step 2:
Paste in your render and duplicate it several times and place it horizontally like below.


Step 3:
Now go to Filter > Blur > Motion Blur and set settings to 60, then set blending Mode to "Overlay"


Step 4:
Make your original Render visable again and duplicate it and set Motion blur to 60 and set the Blending Mode to Linear Dodge and Opacity to around 60-70.

OPTIONAL!! - You can use your Eraser and load grunge brushes again and erase the edges of the render


Step 5:
Using the Eyedropper tool select two colors from your Render preferrably one Light and one Dark, then go to Layer > New Layer Adjustment > Gradient Map. Play around witht hat then set the blending mode to one that Suits it best i set mine to Lighten.


Step 6:
Then add any final touches you wish to make it stand out - Borders, Textures, Curves etc etc.

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Carhartt

Cool, thanks for sharing.
Perhaps you should explain how to add the effects in the end, like the pattern.
I am sure guys who never tried it before would be grateful!

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Rusty

Ok so to add Mosaqce Tiles select your Second Layer (Duplicate of First One) and go to Filter > Texture > Mosaque Tiles. PLay around with the settings then apply a Blending Mode to give it more of an Effect.

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Wash

I used your technique on my current sig, but fiddeled a little too

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Anthony

hmm I had to really look at what it is though
Just found out it was the masterchief. Maybe lighten it up a bit.

Also try smaller text, something subtle yet noticeable

Wash

Ah, thanks

That border didn't show up too well though

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Blades

Cool tutorial Rusty

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