How to Render Fire in Paint.Net

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Paint.Net.

   You can get it here.
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   Step 2: Create a black to white gradient.

   Select the gradient tool, and, from the center of the canvas, click and drag to the bottom. , This is easily done, just click the "add layer" button on the Layers box. , This will open a dialogue box with a few options.
   
   On the drop-down menu within, select "Overlay" and click OK. , From the effects menu, choose "Render" and then "Clouds." On the drop-down menu that appears set the blend mode to "Difference." Then, click OK. , Use the key combination "Control + F" to repeat the rendering of the clouds twice.
   
   They should now look like colorless flames. , This is possible by going to the "Image" menu and selecting "Flatten."
   
   This will open a dialogue box with a graph. ,, This will give the flames the colors ranging from red to yellow. ,
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   Step 3: Create a new layer.

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   Step 4: Click the "Properties" button on the Layers box while the new layer is selected.

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   Step 5: Render clouds.

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   Step 6: Repeat the effect.

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   Step 7: Flatten the two layers into one layer.

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   Step 8: Select "Curves" from the "Adjustments" menu.

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   Step 9: Change the drop-down to RGB.

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    Step 10: Move the Blue and Green lines to match the picture to the right.

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    Step 11: Click OK and then save the file.

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