Horror Effect:   

Create a dark tone , eerie lighting atmosphere using desaturaction

Step 1: Open the File

• Go to File > Open / Browse in Bridge

• Select the file ‘Teeth’ (or any image you want to edit) → Click Open.

• Duplicate the Image for safe editing.

Step 2: Select and Resize Teeth

• Use the Polygonal Lasso Tool (L) to select the teeth area.

• Press Ctrl+T (Free Transform) → Increase the teeth size slightly for a dramatic effect.

Step 3: Apply Desaturation with Sponge Tool

• Select the Sponge Tool from the toolbar.

• Set it to Desaturate Mode.

• Apply on the image to remove colors or make them look less vivid, giving a gloomy look.

Step 4: Darken with Burn Tool

• Select the Burn Tool from the toolbar.

• Darken certain areas of the image to create shadows and dramatic lighting.

• Adjust exposure settings to control the intensity of darkness.

 Burn Tool - Darken Area Of Image Accordingly.

The Effect Is Created

Conclusion

The Dark Tone & Eerie Lighting Effect in Photoshop is an easy yet powerful way to transform photos into mysterious and cinematic visuals. Using Desaturation (Sponge Tool) and Burn Tool, you can control colors and shadows to achieve the perfect atmosphere.

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