Midterm Project (The Last Stand)

My original images were:

1) I created a Layer and colored it solid black. 

2) I edited some "smart filters" on my main image to change the lighting and shadowing. I also changed the "Lighting Effects". I also used a brush to soften up the edges. 

3) With the wings, I cropped out all of the black so that way the wings were the only thing showing. I also made some 3D changes to warp the wings. 

4) I created a Text layer and typed "The Last Stand". I Edited the texture of it. I selected "Diffuse".

My final product was: