3d Abstract Background Tutorial

1. Start out with a new document, any size. Fill the background black.

  

2. Create a new layer. Take out your airbrush and randomly draw lines on your canvas like so:

  

3. Go to Filters >> Blur >> Radial Blur and use the settings I show.

    
 
   

4. Repeat this 4 or 5 times to give it a great radial blur.

 

5. Go to Filters >> Sketch >> Chrome. Use the settings I specify.

     
  
   

6. Go to Filters >> Blur >> Radial Blur and use the new settings that I specify. 

     
  
   

Now just add a color balance layer and duplicate this layer with blending mode "screen", and you'll have a great 3d background.