How to create a portrait spotlight effect

[mpdkorat]

I have taken a portrait of a friend on a black back ground. They have asked me if I can put a fading spotlight effect just behind the head, can anyone give me so suggestions. Thanks in advance.

 

[Paul]

Mask out the person new layer, on another new layer use big brush soft/round place behind where person is and apply, place person layer over the new big bright spot blur spot layer.

 

[dv8_fx]

Do you use PHotoshop?

I can suggest searching for a Spotlight image.

Isolate your friend from the background on a new layer, drag it into the spotlight image and adjust to blend him into the scene.....

Hope this helps.

 

[iDad]

Or post the picture and keep your fingers crossed for a freebie:mrgreen:

 

[dv8_fx]

Or post the picture and keep your fingers crossed for a freebie:mrgreen:

Which iDad may create and give as a Xmas gift..... :mrgreen:

 

[iDad]

Oh oh my arthritis, suddenly it's acting up and it's effecting my ps abilities..... Oh oh.....:banghead::mrgreen:

 

[besmirched]

I googled that http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSknepdT8i0 and made this

 

[Paul]

From my explanation, using gif format ergo rings in white light.

 

[Tom Mann]

Hey, Paul, if you went to all that trouble, you should have gone all the way and simulated a theatrical follow spot with a gobo in the shape of some notes on a staff of music moving in back of the singer.

T

 

[Tom Mann]

PS - My arthur-ritis is acting up as well, so I can't do it, either. LOL.

 

[mpdkorat]

Thanks very much guys for your prompt replies. I will now have a go at it. Happy New year to you all as well!!