Help get rid of gradient circles when applying lighting effects

[snowqueen93]

Hi guys,

So I applied the lighting effects (in filter/render) to my background, and when i zoom in, I can see these ugly gradient circles, that may appear when I print out the background. Is there any way to make the lighting smooth without these circles? Thanks for help

 

[Tom Mann]

The artifact is called "banding", & there have been several discussions here about it that I have participated in. Just Google {banding "tom Mann" sitehotoshopgurus.com}

 

[IamSam]

You can also use our forums search widow........




There are a few methods I prefer, checking dither, adding noise, and using the splatter filter.

https://fstoppers.com/post-production/learn-how-fix-color-banding-using-just-one-simple-tool-7946

http://www.iceflowstudios.com/2013/tips/smooth-gradients-in-photoshop-dithering/