Rain Effect in Photoshop

Adobe Photoshop allows users to create original art and add special effects to already existing images. One interesting style that can be added through Photoshop is the rain effect. With the use of filters and other Photoshop tools, a user can make it seem as if it is raining in the picture.

Layer

A new transparent layer must be created over the image so the rain effect can be laid on top. This is done by clicking "New layer" on the layer panel.

Noise

Use the "Add noise" filter, which is found under the "Filter" drop-down menu. This noise will create the rain effect.

Motion Blur

The "Motion blur" filter transforms the noise into line lines that look like rain. The angle of the rain can be adjusted by altering the number in the angle box.

Levels

The contrast between the different parts of the motion-blurred noise can be reduced by adjusting the levels setting. Keep adjusting it until there is mostly black with a few lines of white.

Magic Wand

Remove the black by clicking it with a magic wand and pressing "Delete." This reveals most of the picture underneath with the new rain effect on top of the image.

References

• How to Make Cool Rain Effect