Aaron Nace from Phlearn demonstrates how to create a spooky "black out" effect for eyes in Photoshop, perfect for Halloween or dramatic photo edits.
The tutorial focuses on retaining catch lights in the eyes for realism while painting the irises black using a brush tool. Key steps include using a Curves Adjustment Layer to darken the eyes and refining the transition with a soft-edged brush.
To enhance realism, Nace utilizes channel manipulation to restore depth and highlights to the eyes. By duplicating and adjusting the blue channel, followed by painting white highlights on a new layer, the effect achieves a haunting and eerie appearance.
