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Creating Realistic Shadows In Photoshop

 

Creating Realistic Shadows In Photoshop

 

Class Description


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

  1. Floating Object Shadows and Anchored Objects
  2. Basic Shadows Using a Paint Brush and Layers
  3. Creating a Mask Layer Drop Shadow
  4. Using Highlights & Shadows to Create Dimension
  5. Using Warp and Transform
  6. Drop Shadow Effect on Real Objects
  7. Creating a Dimensional Object
  8. Using Drop Shadow Layer Effect
  9. Create a Cast Shadow
  10. Smart Filters & Smart Objects for Faded Blur
  11. Using Multiply Effect for Highlights & Shadows

Reviews

a Creativelive Student
 

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.

a Creativelive Student
 

It’s really this simple?! Then why didn’t I figure it out myself? This gem of a course is entertaining, succinct, and clear. Every composite needs consistent and realistic shadows, and this is the answer for creating them. Highly recommended.

a Creativelive Student
 

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.