Creating Realistic Shadows In Photoshop
Shadows are essential for creating scale and establishing the position of an object to provide a realistic feel for an image. Join Jason Hoppe to learn how to make the most of Photoshop's tools to create realistic shadows for any composited image. Learn where to employ a cast shadow or a drop shadow, how to combine the effects, and give objects in composited images convincing context.
Software Used: Adobe Photoshop CC 2015.1.2
Lessons
Floating Object Shadows and Anchored ObjectsBasic Shadows Using a Paint Brush and Layers
Creating a Mask Layer Drop Shadow
Using Highlights & Shadows to Create Dimension
Using Warp and Transform
Drop Shadow Effect on Real Objects
Creating a Dimensional Object
Using Drop Shadow Layer Effect
Create a Cast Shadow
Smart Filters & Smart Objects for Faded Blur
Using Multiply Effect for Highlights & Shadows
Reviews
- Loved the basic information Jason provided. Directions were clear and easy to follow. My only suggestion for improving this class would be to demonstrate how to add drop shadow to a person. When you Photoshop a person into a picture how do you make the shadows realistic? Thanks Jason. Now I need to get to work on my shadow practice.
- I've been struggling with shadows in my fine art portrait work. Jason makes the process easy to understand. I feel like I now know exactly what to do. Highly recommend.
- Wonderful tutorial on shadows, from basic to advanced. A must for anyone doing composites. I got so much out of this class.