Shimmer! Auto Action

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This material can be used in Studio Mode. (What is Studio Mode?)

This auto action creates a shimmery effect for skin.

Step 1 - Paint the shimmery areas in whatever color you like. I usually pick a color that matches the skin's undertone.

Step 2 - Outline, Shimmer, and Glow Actions

The Outline Action darkens the shimmery area with Color Burn. The option to adjust the color is given.

The Shimmer Action decreases the size of the shimmery area and lightens the area with Add Glow. When decreasing the size of the selection, I typically decrease by 1 or 2 pixels; but it depends on the size of the canvas and the painted shimmery area.

The Glow Action increases the size of the shimmery area, lightens the skin around the area, and uses Gaussian Blur. I usually increase the size by 5 pixels, but again it depends. The option to adjust the color of the glow is given. The option to adjust the amount of blurring is given.

Please do the Actions in this order.

Step 3 - Touching up

If you are not happy with the results, the Fix Shimmer and Soften Outline Actions are optional Actions to change the color of the shimmer on the shimmer layer and to soften the outline on the outline layer to your liking.

Then you are done! Here are other examples.