8 Photoshop Bokeh Brushes

These 8 bokeh brushes were used to create the MediaLoot Ultimate Bokeh Background Pack (pictured above). With a little configuration and some practice, you'll be able to use these brushes to create your very own bokeh backgrounds and customize them for any project necessary.

Usage Instructions

Note that it is important to follow these instructions in order to get the proper effect from these brushes. The brush shapes themselves are only half of the effect, so make sure to read through this before getting started. If you aren't familiar with using Photoshop brushes, don't worry -- it's really not too difficult. Using the Brushes:

Save the resource file and extract the ABR file to a directory you can remember
Open an existing Photoshop file or create a new document
Find the brush palette, or open it by going to Window >> Brushes
In the upper right of the brush palette there is a small down arrow next to a set of lines, this is the extended menu.
Click on the extended menu and find the option to "Load Brushes"
Find the extracted ABR file and click okay. This should populate the brush palette with your new styles.
Create a new layer, and then select the brush tool and then move on to the next set of instructions.

Getting the Bokeh Effect:

Open the brush menu again (if it isn't still open) and click on the extended menu
At the top of the menu, click on "Extended View" -- this will show a new set of options in the brush palette
Click on "Shape Dynamics" and set the options to: Size Jitter, 100%
Click on "Scattering" and set the options to: Scatter, both axes, 1000%
Click on "Other Dynamics" and set the options to: Opacity Jitter, 100%
Now your brush is ready to go. Only a few more steps left!
Create a new layer and add a gradient background with a few colors (whatever you want)
Create a new layer and set the layer style to "Color Dodge"
Pick the brush tool again and set it to white with 50% opacity
Drag the brush across your new layer. You should see the bokeh effect appear before your eyes :-)
Create more bokeh highlight layers with different sizes, and then add some Gaussian blur to your taste
Download the PSD file from the "Ultimate Bokeh Background Pack" to see mroe examples

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