Lomo Effect

[Felixor]

Before:


After:


This is called the Lomo Effect. It basically adds that old, washed out style to pictures. If the photo involves more colors (this particular shot is not so colorful), the effect looks even better, however it can be used on any picture with similar end results. It can be easily turned into an action in Photoshop so you can add the effect to any photo with a couple of clicks.

I learned how to do this from Tutvid, a great Photoshop tutorial site.

In addition to the Lomo effect, I used the burn tool on the edges to create some vignetting in order to complete the general effect.

Enjoy.

[glick]

I really like the lomo effect. I also really like your photo. I got to try that tutorial.

[Free]

That after shot looks great!

However I need to ask...

Originally Posted by Felixor

It basically adds that old, washed out style to pictures.

I was under the impression that Lomo camera's (and hence the photoshop effect) over saturated photos, not washed them out?

[brk_fooja]

Awesome shot in itself! I actually like the before and after equally! Both portray something different. Cool cat and it's position!