difference clouds filter

In this tutorial we'll be looking at how to create a star-filled sky along with a dramatic galactic outer-space look. This is one of those tutorials that fall inside the special effects zone - a simple but extremely effective technique.

In this tutorial we'll look at creating a realistic lightning effect using the gradient tool and the difference clouds filter, and then blend the results into a stormy photograph taken within the beautiful scenery of Utah. The result will be a Photoshop-generated lightning strike in a real-world landscape.