[kroner87]

I've seen an effect done in digital images that resembles rays of a sun. Can anyone explain to me how to do this? Here are a few examples (look at the backgrounds of the images):
http://www.deviantart.com/view/16577962/
http://www.deviantart.com/view/15593068/
http://www.deviantart.com/view/16773625/
http://www.deviantart.com/view/18306020/



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[sarafina]

Here's a tutorial on how to create that effect: http://www.heathrowe.com/tuts/retroart.asp

Also, check out http://wwww.good-tutorials.com and search "sun rays". Perhaps something will pop up.


Goodluck!

 

[Twinge]

It took me a while to figure that one out too (I wanted smaller, fine little flickers of light, but same idea) but its really pretty simple. Basically, all you need to do is apply a gradient of transparent stripes. Photoshop has one or two gradients like this included; you can then delete half of them if you only want to do it partway, or puyll them closer together for finer lines, etc. Then tweak opacity as needed.