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Galactic nebula

Next we should create a new layer again and fill it with blue color which code is indicated below:

learn how to create stars, space and galactic nebula in Photoshop CS3

Apply on this layer the option shown next table out of the Blending Mode selection.

learn how to create stars, space and galactic nebula in Photoshop CS3

Now we’ve got the entire picture colored with blue.

learn how to create stars, space and galactic nebula in Photoshop CS3

Create a new layer and select on it the Brush Tool (B) to paint the unnecessary parts with black color, as in the picture from below:

learn how to create stars, space and galactic nebula in Photoshop CS3

Next create another layer and paint it with white color. Press D,X buttons and apply the Filter>Noise>Add Noise, following the parameters indicated next table:

learn how to create stars, space and galactic nebula in Photoshop CS3

Now it’s time to set the contrast level and the brightness of this layer (Ctrl+L)

learn how to create stars, space and galactic nebula in Photoshop CS3

Change the Blending mode.

learn how to create stars, space and galactic nebula in Photoshop CS3

Next choose the Custom Shape Tool (U) and select the star shape from below:

learn how to create stars, space and galactic nebula in Photoshop CS3

Create the small star and select after that the Direct Selection Tool (A) and the Free Transform option to mark out the inside star’s tops, transforming them by making them smaller. This way we’ll change a little the star’s shape.

learn how to create stars, space and galactic nebula in Photoshop CS3

Choose the Blending Options>Outer Glow selection for the star.

learn how to create stars, space and galactic nebula in Photoshop CS3

Copying and turning over arbitrary our stars, it’s possible to get a composition. After that mark out all the stars on the layers’ palette and place them in a group Ctrl+G. Set the next parameters for the group that we’ve got.

learn how to create stars, space and galactic nebula in Photoshop CS3 

learn how to create stars, space and galactic nebula in Photoshop CS3

Make a copy of the whole group, transform it up, turn it around and change its’ parameters with those demonstrated below:

learn how to create stars, space and galactic nebula in Photoshop CS3

It’s the picture we should get on the final stage:

learn how to create stars, space and galactic nebula in Photoshop CS3

Finished!

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