The final stage. Select the Sponge Tool and apply it on the steel surfaces which are not included in the illumination. Use now the Unshurp Mask filter to increase the picture's precision. Don't try to smooth out the metallic surface, because it will kill all the metal's liveliness, but this way the metal
looks real and live.

Adobe Photoshop metallic paint

I hope that the soldier's appearance turned out well. You may think now of picturing the dragon ;)!

Author: CG-Warrior