There a lot of space tutorials out there some are better than others, i have managed to try and select a few of what I think can allow you to get great effects that look like they belong and don’t look completely Photoshopped.
I tried to be as varied as possible so there are tutorials for creating planets, stars, nebulas and atmospheric type gasses. The great thing is that they lay down the building blocks to experiment and create you own stunning universe.
Gas bursts and Atmosphere
This tutorial shows you how to create some great gas explosions coming from the planets atmosphere with some pretty simple tools, yet looks stunning
Realistic Star fields
Create realistic star fields, the trick with this one is to be totally random and keep building up your layers the end result will speak for it self, with an image that looks like its evolving.
Simple Star fields
Create simple yet affective star fields in 8 easy steps.
Realistic Galaxy
I think if you have the time to do this tutorial it would be very worth while, the end result is very realistic and it seems is one of few great galaxy tutorials.
Realistic Space Nebula
This is a much simpler way to create a Nebula with different techniques but with a similar stunning result.
Space Nebula
How to create a space nebula that looks like its bursting at the seems and full of life, you will need to download a brush pack for this tutorial, but the link is broken on the tutorial site to download them, but don’t worry I have managed to find them for you here: Rust-n-Grunge brushes
Make a Planet
One of my favourites as it is relatively easy to accomplish yet the planet can look totally realistic with its surface glow and texture effect.
Planet Tutorial
This is a similar tutorial to the one above but will show you what other outcomes can be achieved with this method.
Create an Asteroid from scratch
A smart and simple way to create a realistic looking asteroids from nothing but photoshop. If you cant view the tutorial you can find it on this tutorial page instead
Creating Planet Rings
An extremly fast and simple way to add rings around your planet like Saturn has.
Vivid Space Nebula
With this Nebula tutorial it shows a different technique using Photoshops preset brushes and filters to create a vivid result.
End Of The World
I think the end result could be better but i like the way the glowing crater and asteroids were created i think with some more motivation the end result could look truly amazing.
Space Explosion
Quite a lengthy tutorial but a few smart ideas as well such as using a garden rock as an asteroid, with a pleasant explosion to great affect
Fiery Photoshop Space Explosion
A very dramatic explosion with terrific light effects.
Creating a Brushed Nebula
This one is different again and is created by using a brushing technique which gives it a unique look, i would say this is quite an advanced technique and would take much longer than most of the others listed. If you cant view the tutorial you can find it on this tutorial page instead
Light Effects In Space
A modern take on lighting effects to create a spectrum of colour within space.
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Really great tutorials, could use some clarification fixes (Like in nebula tutorial, for lens flare it says use the paint bucket to make the thing black, but it doesn’t say what needs to be blackened. I eventually just did it on the base color layer.)
But really, very helpful, made a really great nebula on first try (whereas many other tutorials require a lot of practice before they look as good as they should) Thanks!
This is awesome. Thank you for sharing!
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I’m loving it! :)
Amazing list, they look so real and authentic, will definitely try them out soon, thanks!
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Amazing! Thx :* ;]
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Very awesome! Fantastic list you put together here, and I like the others you have on your site. Keep up the good work, I learned a lot.
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just awesome, thanks !!
space nebula and galaxy is totally awesome tuts.
they look so real.
This really awesome tutorial and examples as well. I must say you done really pretty good job in this pictures. I liked the most “Galaxey Realistic Space Nebula”. Thanks for making this pictures looks like live snaps.
Ohh Great Stuff .. i’ll use this idea … Will watch tutorial of this effect lovely thanks :)
Great tutorials, I really enjoy playing around with photos of space and these tutorials gave me some great ideas.
Great Ideas, Thanks