{"id":173100,"date":"2022-09-06T10:35:43","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T15:35:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/?p=173100"},"modified":"2022-09-06T10:36:54","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T15:36:54","slug":"make-gritty-photo-textures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/make-gritty-photo-textures\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Own Gritty Photo Textures"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-in-this-video-tutorial-learn-how-to-photograph-your-own-glass-textures-and-edit-them-in-post-includes-free-project-files\"><span id=\"in-this-video-tutorial-learn-how-to-photograph-your-own-glass-textures-and-edit-them-in-post-includes-free-project-files\">In this video tutorial, learn how to photograph your own glass textures and edit them in post. Includes free project files!<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recently, PremiumBeat released our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/free-glass-textures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Glass Textures Freebie Pack<\/a>. The pack contains 25 high-resolution glass textures you can overlay on your photos and videos. We want to take you behind the scenes on how those glass textures were made and how you can make your own. Plus, you can make most of these textures with stuff you probably have around your house!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gA_pwx2d3gE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can download the project file photos here and follow along step-by-step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/pbblogassets.s3.amazonaws.com\/uploads\/freebies\/PB-Free-Glass-Textures-Project-File.zip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Download Here<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"what-equipment-do-you-need\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Equipment Do You Need?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can probably adapt any gear to create glass textures like this, even a cell phone. But, I&#8217;m going to base my recommendations on the gear I&#8217;ve used, and a few other cost-saving alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"camera\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Camera<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-DSLR-Camera.jpg\" alt=\"Make Photo Textures - Canon DSLR Camera on a dark blue background\" class=\"wp-image-173129\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-DSLR-Camera.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-DSLR-Camera.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-DSLR-Camera.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-DSLR-Camera.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-DSLR-Camera.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-DSLR-Camera.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-DSLR-Camera.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Using a DSLR or mirrorless camera will work best.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To start, you are going to need a <strong>DSLR<\/strong> or <strong>mirrorless camera<\/strong>. These cameras will work better than point-and-shoot cameras and smartphones. This is because DSLR and mirrorless cameras most likely will have: high resolution, more depth of field, and the ability to take RAW images. All of these are important factors for creating glass textures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"tripod\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tripod<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Tripod.jpg\" alt=\"Make Photo Textures - Rearview of a tripod holding a camera showing settings menu\" class=\"wp-image-173130\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Tripod.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Tripod.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Tripod.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Tripod.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Tripod.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Tripod.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Tripod.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Using a <strong>tripod<\/strong> will make it easy to dial in focus on the surface of the glass.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, you will need a tripod. Any tripod you have will work fine. Having a tripod will allow you to easily dial in the focus, and you can set the camera to a self-timer setting so the camera doesn&#8217;t have any micro shakes when you take the photo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"lens-options\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lens Options<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For lenses, the two most important factors are going to be having a narrow field of view and a shallow depth of field. Anything from a 50mm to a 200mm lens will most likely work, ideally with an f-stop of 2.8 or better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having a shallow depth of field is essential because we want a narrow focus on our glass plane, and we want the background and the reflections from the glass to fall out of focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Lenses.jpg\" alt=\"Make Photo Textures - Closeup of macro lens\" class=\"wp-image-173131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Lenses.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Lenses.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Lenses.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Lenses.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Lenses.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Lenses.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Lenses.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>A <strong>macro lens<\/strong> will work best for glass textures.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lens I used was a Canon f2.8 100mm macro lens. If you have a macro lens, definitely use that. Macro lenses work great for textures. However, I know most people may not have a macro lens, which leads us to our next piece of gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"macro-extension-tube-set\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Macro Extension Tube Set<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don&#8217;t have a macro lens, an easy solution is to buy a Macro Extension Tube Set. They are usually around $15. They work great on 50mm lenses because 50mm lenses will usually have an f-stop of 1.8 or better. This helps create a very shallow depth of field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Macro-Extension-Tube-Set.jpg\" alt=\"Make Photo Textures - Macro Extension Tube Set on a Canon camera resting on a dark blue background\" class=\"wp-image-173134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Macro-Extension-Tube-Set.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Macro-Extension-Tube-Set.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Macro-Extension-Tube-Set.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Macro-Extension-Tube-Set.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Macro-Extension-Tube-Set.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Macro-Extension-Tube-Set.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Macro-Extension-Tube-Set.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Macro Extension Tube Sets extend the lens away from the camera, creating a macro effect.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I tried out the 7mm tube extension on my 50mm lens for several texture images. The images are a bit soft around the edges, but I think the effect can look cool when you&#8217;re using these images as overlays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Macro-Extension-Tube-Photo.jpg\" alt=\"Make Photo Textures - Macro Extension Tube Photo showing texture on a piece of glass\" class=\"wp-image-173135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Macro-Extension-Tube-Photo.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Macro-Extension-Tube-Photo.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Macro-Extension-Tube-Photo.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Macro-Extension-Tube-Photo.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Macro-Extension-Tube-Photo.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Macro-Extension-Tube-Photo.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Macro-Extension-Tube-Photo.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>The photo was taken with a 50mm lens and a 7mm macro extension tube.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"where-to-take-the-glass-texture-images\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Take the Glass Texture Images?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, where to take the glass images? By far, the easiest thing to do is to take pictures of existing glass and windows around your house or wherever you live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"around-your-home\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Around Your Home<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any single-pane glass on doors or windows around your home, that can be a great place to start. This is also convenient because you don&#8217;t have to &#8220;mount&#8221; any glass since the glass is already on a wall, door, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Home-Windows.jpg\" alt=\"Make Photo Textures - Home windows showing signs of wear\" class=\"wp-image-173137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Home-Windows.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Home-Windows.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Home-Windows.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Home-Windows.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Home-Windows.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Home-Windows.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Home-Windows.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Use windows around wherever you live.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Face the camera straight toward the glass surface, and get as close to the glass as you can. (This is why macro lenses work so well.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re taking a window glass photo, you&#8217;ll probably want to be on the outside of the house facing inwards. That way, the interior looks darker, and the sun will help illuminate the dust and water spots on the glass surface. Again, be sure to use a shallow depth of field so the interior and reflections are out of focus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Window-Texture.jpg\" alt=\"Make Photo Textures - Window texture closeup\" class=\"wp-image-173138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Window-Texture.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Window-Texture.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Window-Texture.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Window-Texture.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Window-Texture.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Window-Texture.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Window-Texture.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption>The texture on single-pane window.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"storage-sheds-or-old-buildings\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage Sheds or Old Buildings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also have old storage shed near my house, with some old glass on the door. That glass had some unique texture on it. Likewise, if you have access to any old buildings near where you live, those can also be a great place to take images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Glass-from-Shed.jpg\" alt=\"Make Photo Textures - Glass from shed showing wear and tear\" class=\"wp-image-173139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Glass-from-Shed.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Glass-from-Shed.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Glass-from-Shed.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Glass-from-Shed.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Glass-from-Shed.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Glass-from-Shed.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Glass-from-Shed.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Glass texture from a storage shed.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"vehicles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vehicles<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another excellent place to look is the glass on your car, because vehicles pick up all kinds of dirt and grime. Darker tinted-glass windows can work exceptionally well too. My vehicle is black so I could also make textures from the flat spots on the car&#8217;s surface, such as the door panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Vehicle-Glass.jpg\" alt=\"Make Photo Textures - Closeup of vehicle glass showing texture\" class=\"wp-image-173140\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Vehicle-Glass.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Vehicle-Glass.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Vehicle-Glass.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Vehicle-Glass.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Vehicle-Glass.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Vehicle-Glass.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Vehicle-Glass.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Using glass on vehicles can work great because of the tinted glass.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"making-glass-textures-in-a-studio\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Making Glass Textures in a Studio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to make your own glass textures inside your studio, buying a large glass picture frame is one of the most straightforward solutions. Then you can remove the backing of the frame. (Acrylic picture frames can also work well.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Picture-Frame.jpg\" alt=\"Make Photo Textures - Glass picture frame on a mount\" class=\"wp-image-173142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Picture-Frame.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Picture-Frame.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Picture-Frame.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Picture-Frame.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Picture-Frame.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Picture-Frame.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Picture-Frame.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Glass picture frames can easily mount to stands.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picture frames are also straightforward to mount on a stand too because you can clamp them onto the frame. Then add your dirt, dust, and grime to the glass surface to create your own custom textures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"other-helpful-gear\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Helpful Gear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some other gear options that aren&#8217;t required but can be super helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"black-poster-board\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Black Poster Board<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can place a piece of black poster board behind the windows or glass you are taking pictures of, so then you don&#8217;t have to worry about the background showing up. You can usually purchase a sheet of black poster board for a few dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Black-Poster-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Make Photo Textures - Black poster board blocking the light behind a piece of glass\" class=\"wp-image-173145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Black-Poster-Board.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Black-Poster-Board.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Black-Poster-Board.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Black-Poster-Board.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Black-Poster-Board.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Black-Poster-Board.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Black-Poster-Board.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Place a black poster board behind your glass to block out the background.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"flashlight\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Flashlight<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can shine a flashlight on windows at different angles to make the dirt and texture stand out more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Flash-Light.jpg\" alt=\"Make Photo Textures - Flash light beam illuminating texture on a pane of glass\" class=\"wp-image-173147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Flash-Light.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Flash-Light.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Flash-Light.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Flash-Light.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Flash-Light.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Flash-Light.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Flash-Light.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Illuminate dust and dirt on glass using a flashlight.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"dark-towel-or-t-shirt\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dark Towel or T-Shirt<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can hold up a dark towel behind the camera to help reduce reflections visible from the glass. Alternatively, you can wear a dark t-shirt and stand directly behind the camera or glass you are taking a picture of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Dark-Towel.jpg\" alt=\"Make Photo Textures - Dark towel blocking reflections behind a pane of glass\" class=\"wp-image-173148\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Dark-Towel.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Dark-Towel.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Dark-Towel.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Dark-Towel.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Dark-Towel.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Dark-Towel.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Dark-Towel.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Block reflections behind the camera by holding up a dark towel.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"processing-the-raw-texture-images\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Processing the RAW Texture Images<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Processing the RAW texture images is pretty simple. (If you want to try it for yourself, I&#8217;ve included some RAW texture images in the free project file.) When you open a RAW image in Photoshop, it will automatically launch Adobe Camera RAW, where we&#8217;ll process our image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Adobe-Camera-RAW.jpg\" alt=\"Make Photo Textures - Processing RAW image in Adobe Camera RAW\" class=\"wp-image-173155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Adobe-Camera-RAW.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Adobe-Camera-RAW.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Adobe-Camera-RAW.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Adobe-Camera-RAW.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Adobe-Camera-RAW.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Adobe-Camera-RAW.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Adobe-Camera-RAW.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Processing the RAW image in Adobe Camera RAW.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The main settings you will need to adjust are under the Basic tab. I will usually increase the Contrast and also increase the value of the Whites and lower the Blacks. This should help the texture of the glass stand out more. You can also increase the Clarity if the texture looks a bit soft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Adjusting-Settings.jpg\" alt=\"Make Photo Textures - Adjusting contrast and clarity settings\" class=\"wp-image-173158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Adjusting-Settings.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Adjusting-Settings.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Adjusting-Settings.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Adjusting-Settings.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Adjusting-Settings.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Adjusting-Settings.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Adjusting-Settings.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Adjust settings to increase the Contrast and Clarity.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the Optics tab, you can enable Remove Chromatic Aberration and check on Use Profile Corrections to remove any unwanted color fringing effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Optics.jpg\" alt=\"Make Photo Textures - Removing chromatic aberrations in the Optics tab\" class=\"wp-image-173163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Optics.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Optics.jpg?resize=300,60 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Optics.jpg?resize=277,55 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Optics.jpg?resize=359,71 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Optics.jpg?resize=543,108 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Optics.jpg?resize=560,111 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Optics.jpg?resize=150,30 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Remove chromatic aberration under the Optics tab.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, you can make your texture black &amp; white by clicking the &#8220;B&amp;W&#8221; button at the top of the tab stack. Then you can click <strong>Open<\/strong> to open your texture in Photoshop and save it out to the image format of your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"755\" height=\"425\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Black-and-White.jpg\" alt=\"Make Photo Textures - Glass texture in black and white\" class=\"wp-image-173164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Black-and-White.jpg 755w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Black-and-White.jpg?resize=300,169 300w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Black-and-White.jpg?resize=277,156 277w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Black-and-White.jpg?resize=359,202 359w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Black-and-White.jpg?resize=543,306 543w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Black-and-White.jpg?resize=560,315 560w, https:\/\/vip-go.premiumbeat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Make-Photo-Textures-Black-and-White.jpg?resize=150,84 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 755px) 100vw, 755px\" \/><figcaption><em>Make the glass texture black &amp; white if you prefer.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"want-to-animate-your-textures\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want to Animate Your Textures?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you&#8217;ve created your own glass textures, how about animating them? Check out our tutorial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premiumbeat.com\/blog\/animate-glass-textures-after-effects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong>How to Animate Glass Textures on Videos in After Effects<\/strong><\/a>. 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