Photoshop Tutorial: How to Add Snow to Any Image With NEW Parametric Filters
Channel: Curtis Pyke
Date: 2023-11-02

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Hello, Photoshop enthusiasts! Welcome back to another informative tutorial. In today’s video, I am thrilled to guide you through the process of adding a realistic snow effect to any image, transforming a calm winter’s day into a snowy wonderland with just a few simple steps. Before we dive in, make sure you are running Adobe Photoshop version 25.2 or later, as this feature is not available in previous versions.

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction and Overview
00:21 - Prerequisites and Adobe Photoshop Version
00:47 - Two Methods to Add Snow: Quick and Advanced
00:52 - Selecting Your Image
01:29 - Duplicating the Image Layer
01:49 - Applying the Parametric Filters
02:30 - Adjusting Snow Filter Properties
03:49 - Finetuning the Snow Effect
04:10 - Adding a Layer Mask
05:08 - Selecting the Glacier and Making Adjustments
05:50 - Creating a Levels Adjustment Layer
06:33 - Final Touches and Opacity Adjustment
07:10 - Conclusion and Thank You

🎨 What You Will Learn:

Preparation: Ensuring you have the correct version of Photoshop (25.2 or later).
Image Selection: Finding and importing a suitable image for the snow effect.
Layer Duplication: Why and how to duplicate your image layer.
Parametric Filters: Applying and adjusting snow filters for a realistic effect.
Layer Masking: Refining the snow effect on specific areas of your image.
Levels Adjustment: Matching the brightness of the snow to the rest of the image.
Opacity and Blending: Giving the final touch to blend everything seamlessly.
🔗 Resources Mentioned:

Pexels (Free Stock Images): www.pexels.com
🛠️ Tools Used:

Adobe Photoshop (Version 25.2 or later)
💡 Tips and Tricks:

Ensure your Photoshop is updated to access the parametric filters.
Use a soft brush when masking to ensure a seamless blend.
Play around with the snow filter settings to achieve your desired effect.
Use the opacity slider to adjust the intensity of the snow.
Experiment with different blending modes to see which one fits best.

🙏 Thank You for Watching!:

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