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Posted on 16/05/14 10:08:33 PM
Linda David
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Explosions - can't get colors when using Render-Clouds
I'm following the instructions in Chapter 7 (CS6 ver) to make an explosion. I've locked the transparency on the layer and have changed the foreground and background colors to red/yellow, but when I hit Render>Clouds, I get no colors. Help?

Posted on 17/05/14 00:23:54 AM
Steve Caplin
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Re: Explosions - can't get colors when using Render-Clouds
Are you sure you're working in RGB? And if so, are you sure you're working on the RGB composite rather than an individual channel, or a mask?

If possible, can you post a screenshot of your Photoshop window showing an open Layers panel. This will help me to figure out what's going on.

Posted on 17/05/14 8:45:01 PM
Linda David
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Re: Explosions - can't get colors when using Render-Clouds
Thanks, Steve, for your speedy reply. I checked all the things you mentioned and they were okay. But it got me thinking that I was working with a 16 bit image so I changed the Mode to 8-bit and now the colors came up when using the clouds filter. You've authored a terrific book and I'm excited to be working on my first composite thanks to all I've learned from your book.

Posted on 19/05/14 07:59:57 AM
Steve Caplin
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Re: Explosions - can't get colors when using Render-Clouds
Glad you found the solution! And remember, the forum is always here if you get stuck.
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