What should I add to this background?

[Gaijin]

I also like the Idea with the light ... Here get inspired!
http://webdesignledger.com/tutorials/28-...ng-effects

Also, if you do that, make sure you darken the light source of her current light leve, in PS you can use CTRL+L for that....
When her body looks like it is in the dark, your streams will be the only source of light...

...
http://sixrevisions.com/photoshop/30-bri...tutorials/
http://vandelaydesign.com/blog/design/ph...g-effects/

[RPicard]

Thanks to both of you. I'll spend some time with those tutorials and I'll post the final product.

[iAmaYzn]

Since you're using photoshop you can get some pretty cool brushes from Brusheezy.com that could possibly match the lighting effects if you use them.

[Kirtaner]

I'm still a noob at graphics, what are C4Ds?

C4D generally refers to an abstract object, although they can be shaped like anything, created in a program called Cinema 4D which uses 3D shapes, rather than flat pixels like Photoshop does. These are split into three main categories: normal, effect, and wireframe. Normal C4Ds are often made to look good on their own but can be used in art to create a background. Effect C4Ds usually have a black background and are normally used on the layer setting screen or color dodge so only the colored parts will show. Wireframes often have white backgrounds and are used on multiply or color burn so that only the "wireframe" of the C4D will show.

[Idiot #1]

Thanks to both of you. I'll spend some time with those tutorials and I'll post the final product.

Can't wait.

[iAmaYzn]

C4D generally refers to an abstract object, although they can be shaped like anything, created in a program called Cinema 4D which uses 3D shapes, rather than flat pixels like Photoshop does. These are split into three main categories: normal, effect, and wireframe. Normal C4Ds are often made to look good on their own but can be used in art to create a background. Effect C4Ds usually have a black background and are normally used on the layer setting screen or color dodge so only the colored parts will show. Wireframes often have white backgrounds and are used on multiply or color burn so that only the "wireframe" of the C4D will show.

Oh, I think I understand haha

[RPicard]

Okay here's what I have so far. I'm pretty impressed with myself. lol

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[iAmaYzn]

Okay here's what I have so far. I'm pretty impressed with myself. lol

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That's pretty awesome looking so far

[Idiot #1]

That's pretty awesome looking so far

I think so too. Nice work. The only other thing is all the black. Everywhere else is pretty plain. You did awesome on the light streaks though.

[RPicard]

That's pretty awesome looking so far

I think so too. Nice work. The only other thing is all the black. Everywhere else is pretty plain. You did awesome on the light streaks though.

Thanks. I actually just downloaded a huge pack of C4D's so I'm going to see if I can find one to use.