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When it comes to creative image design, Adobe Photoshop is one of the best graphics applications available in the world
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today.  That is not to say, however, that it cannot be improved via the use of nifty add -in filters and tools.  This tutorial details 
the usage of one such plug -in, Sinedots, and shows how you can use the power of mathematics to create some pretty darned Password:  
nifty abstract graphics - useful for forum signatures and psychedelic imagery.
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NOTE:  Before you can proceed any further with this tutorial you need to download the  Sinedots plug-in (NOT the Sinedots -II plug -in,
also at the same URL, although you are free to do so later).  Its totally free, and all you need to do to install it is download & pop the  Log In To Biorust!
files in the archive into the /Adobe Photoshop/Plug-Ins/ directory and restart Photoshop.   The archive also contains a TXT file with 
installation instructions if this is too complex for you.
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Step 1: Create a blank document of any size with a single background

layer (650px by 650px is a good starting size).   Edit > Fill this layer     
with a solid blue color (I chose R:24/G:100/B:162), and Layer >
Duplicate it once. Use the layer palette to select the duplicate layer. Click Here!

Step 2: Load up your newly added Sinedots plug -in via Filter > DragonFly > Sinedots  and play with the settings at your leisure.  
Just remember that the Inverse  option needs to be DESELECTED!   If you are interested, these are the settings I used... 
although I highly encourage you to play around!

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Step 3: Press OK to render your changes.  After a little processing you  Did You Learn Abode
should be left with a cool swirl!   We can, however, make it better!   To  Photoshop
do this, set your layer blending mode to Lighten. Create a new layer on Author: alexroderick
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settings at your leisure.   Remember that the  Inverse button MUST be
deselected.   After applying your filter, change the layer  blending mode to
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Step 4: We are almost done!   Merge your layers together via  Layer > Activity: 7 replies, 88 views
Merge Visible.  Duplicate the single layer result and set the duplicate's 
blending mode to Color Burn with an opacity around 35%. Duplicate this Creative Cow
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Step 5: Yes... lots of layers!   Don't worry, though, as we can get rid of 
them shortly.  In the meantime, however, duplicate the top -layer and
set the duplicate's blending mode to Multiply. Create new blank layer
(ctrl+shift+n) on top of all the other layers and Edit > Fill it with your
blue color from step 1.  Set the  blending mode to Color and voila - one
funky abstract with interesting light effects.   Don't forget that you can 
further enhance the clarity of the effect by flattening all the layers again
and using Edit > Adjustments > Brightness / Contrast ... although I will
leave this step entirely up to you.

I hope that you have understood this tutorial and had fun!   Sinedots is 
a very flexible filter and capable of creating very intricate effects with
little effort.  Just play around and be amazed at what you create!

- Tutorial written by Beethoven

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User:  mgonzales323 (#42683)
Post #19 of 19
Date: Mon Jun 11, 2007. 16:17:17

Quote from sparx_bydand;37423:

This tutorial was excellent, If u r unable to find the dragonfly under Filter then do two things. Either restart your photoshop, if
that doesnt work you may not have stored the sinedot file in the right place on your computer. You need to store the entire file
under your C: drive, Program Files, Adobe, Photoshop, Plug -ins... Once you have done this, restart your photoshop if it is
open, otherwise open it. Then look under filter, dragonfly should be at the very bottom of the pull down menu.

Once again this was an excellent Tutorial, thanx Cameron...

I can not get this plug -in to work. I have installed the plug -in via the instruction provided and restarted photoshop. The plug -
in shows up under Filters but it is grayed out and I can not use it. Any suggestions. I have CS2. Thanks!

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User:  redfire824 (#41594)
Post #18 of 19
Date: Sat May 05, 2007. 00:33:58

:confused: whenever i load the plug -in and then turn off the inverse, the program freezes on me. does anyone know why. i
even restarted my computer thinking that was the reason but nothing still the same.

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User:  saxc (#39127)
Post #17 of 19
Date: Sat Mar 10, 2007. 07:11:58

Thank you sooo much! Not just for great tut, but for useful link to more than useful plug -in.This was such an enlightenment.
So inspiring, gives so many ideas. Made me comprehend how some of great digital artworks seen all over the web could
have been made. Exactly what I was hoping to find.

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User:  sparx_bydand (#37423)
Post #16 of 19
Date: Thu Feb 01, 2007. 02:29:28

This tutorial was excellent, If u r unable to find the dragonfly under Filter then do two things. Either restart your photoshop, if
that doesnt work you may not have stored the sinedot file in the right place on your computer. You need to store the entire
file under your C: drive, Program Files, Adobe, Photoshop, Plug -ins... Once you have done this, restart your photoshop if it is
open, otherwise open it. Then look under filter, dragonfly should be at the very bottom of the pull down menu.

Once again this was an excellent Tutorial, thanx Cameron...

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User:  xmarskix (#36272)
Post #15 of 19
Date: Thu Jan 04, 2007. 04:36:23

I think im doing this right? lol anyways this tutoriall..defently rocks..ok so it only took me a few days to fully understand
it..but after trying and trying i finally got it! u did an excellent job explaining it..thank you!

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