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How to Create Scanlines in Photoshop Tutorial

  


Step 1.
Open the image you want to add TV style scanline too.

scanlines tutorial



Step 2.
Duplicate the image to a second layer. Label the layers "original image" and "halftone layer". Move the "halftone layer" to the top of the layers window and make sure you have that layer selected.

scanlines tutorial



Step 3.
Make sure you foreground color is white and your background color is black. With the "halftone layer" selected, select Filter > Sketch > Halftone Pattern from the menu bar. Use the setting in the image below or play around some. Click "OK" when you are done.

scanlines tutorial

Your image should look something like this

scanlines tutorial



Step 4.
Now we need to invert the halftone. On a PC hold down your CTRL key and press I, on a Mac use the Command key and press I. Your image should now look something like this.

scanlines tutorial



Step 5.
Almost there, we just need to tweak the "halftone layer" some. Select the layer and change its mode from "Normal" to "Color Burn". I also lowered the transparency some.

scanlines tutorial



Outcome
And here is your final image. TV style scanlines in less than 2 minutes.

scanlines tutorial
  



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