Orton

[Tina_B]

With all the new members we have had lately it may be time to post some of our old Tutorials again. I love the orton effect so decided to share that for all the new friends.

Orton effect gives a soft alomst dreamy effect to the photo.
1. Duplicate your image twice (Ctrl J)
2. Change the top layers blend mode to screen.
3. Merge your screen layer down. (Ctrl E)
4. Duplicate your new image. (Ctrl J)
5. On your new top layer go to filters, Blur, Gas Blur. Use enough blur that the shapes are still visible but the details are gone. Don't be afraid to Blur.
6. Now change the blend mode on theat layer to multiply.
Done

I have no idea who to credit for this tutoial. It is something that I picked up here a year or so ago and I have had lots of fun with this technique.

Tina B

[Fernan]

Tina B thanks, I'm going to try it.

[CarolLHB]

Hey Tina-great idea-there's been sooo much through here over the years I forget-glad to see this effect recycled, it's a great one! Thanks!:)

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1Gj96eFRRGI86eQHNXOfICLiyEQdC0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1Gj96eFRRGI86eQHNXOfICLiyEQdC0)

[elwoodsusanm]

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1StbB40JF3NQUxlcUzZgrkRuBU91Di_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1StbB40JF3NQUxlcUzZgrkRuBU91Di)
My attempt at the Orton Effect :)

[swalkr]

I forget about Orton until someone mentions it on here. Thanks for unearthing a wonderful tutorial.

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1iUz4d7I1yMCtsl9ZTOHY18oEqOPV_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1iUz4d7I1yMCtsl9ZTOHY18oEqOPV)

[JulieM]

Wow, these are excellent examples of the Orton effect!

[Tina_B]

IN reading through the threads I see that several people are trying the orton effect. I am gald that I decided to dig that out and share it . I will try to dig out something different and post again for those who are new and have not had the fun of doing some of the different tuts that our friends here have posted. Do we have a tut thread here, I wll have to loon and if we do those tuts are there already.
Tina B

[des_enzano]

Tina,
I saw this tut some time ago on: http://pcin.net/update/2006/11/01/the-orton-effect-digital-photography-tip-of-the-week/ but struggled a bit with it. Your version is so much simpler - thanks.
I now realise that the picture I chose originally wasn't best suited for the Orton effect; it seems some are better than others. However, I think this one turned out alright:http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1WXd0s1hqJfIzRSpJ7RpCT48L8zhAj0_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1WXd0s1hqJfIzRSpJ7RpCT48L8zhAj0)

George

ps I thought there was something wrong with the other one! :o

[Ron_M]

My Orton attempt.
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm162/Norglen17/Web%20posts/Wagonafter.jpg

[CarolLHB]

Oh, that's really pretty!:)

[Ron_M]

Oh, that's really pretty!:)

Thanks Carol

[Tina_B]

Ron
wow that one is wonderful. The orton on this photo is perfect. This is one you should print and hang.
Tina B
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm162/Norglen17/Web%20posts/Wagonafter.jpg

[mljrbg]

I tried this on so many pics that I know it by heart. Orton is my new best friend!!

Mary Lou

http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1mFZyvNmYNBeS5TjUZ5amQRbTRvsZ_thumb.jpg (http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1mFZyvNmYNBeS5TjUZ5amQRbTRvsZ)

[Bayla]

I have no idea who to credit for this tutoial. It is something that I picked up here a year or so ago and I have had lots of fun with this technique.

Tina B


I think you'll find it was Kimi in Creative Homework #13 (http://www.elementsvillage.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22443&highlight=orton+effect). It really is a wonderful effect and worth reposting.

Bayla

[Ron_M]

Ron
wow that one is wonderful. The orton on this photo is perfect. This is one you should print and hang.
Tina B
http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm162/Norglen17/Web%20posts/Wagonafter.jpg

Thanks much.

[Ron_M]

I tried this on so many pics that I know it by heart. Orton is my new best friend!!

Mary Lou

Looks great Mary Lou.

[Chesney]

I have never tried the Orton effect and after seeing all of your great images I decided to give it a try. Here's my attempt.
http://www.elementsvillage.com/gallery/files/1/8/7/4/9/bestfriends_thumb.jpg (http://www.elementsvillage.com/gallery/showimage.php?i=6233&c=5)

[mljrbg]

Thanks Ron. I appreciate your comments. I really like this effect.

Mary Lou

EDIT: I just went back and looked at all of these again and they are all great. Ron, I agree with Tina I think yours should be framed.

[CarolLHB]

Tammy-that's such a sweet photo...I got up and patted my dog!!:D

[Chesney]

Thanks Carol!
I fell in love with this as soon as I saw it - it brought back memories of my childhood dog!

[Sepiana]

Tina, thanks for this tut. I had seen this effect before, but had never tried it.

I struggled a bit with the Gaussian Blur (not too sure how much to blur), although I kept saying to myself: "shapes still visible, details gone." Anyway here's my attempt.

[Chuck S.]

Sepiana - excellent!!

[Sepiana]

Sepiana - excellent!!

Chuck, thanks. I do appreciate your comment. It's encouraging to learn that my 1st attempt at the Orton effect wasn't a failure. As you can tell by now, I'm always trying some new technique; some I win, some I lose; but that's what the fun is all about -- being challenged and facing it.

[Tina_B]

Sepiana
Another great orton photo. This one looks like it should hang over the couch. A keeper for sure . you made a good choice for the effect.
Tina B

[swalkr]

Yes, Sepiana. A wall-hanger for sure. Good job.

[swalkr]

Mary Lou and Tammy. Good Job. Don't you just love that effect? :D

[mljrbg]

Thanks Suzanne. I do love this effect. There just aren't enough hours in the day to try everything I want to!!

Mary Lou

[Sepiana]

Tina and Suzanne,

Thanks for the comments. I do appreciate all your support and encouragement to keep improving. I think I'm in love with Orton!!!