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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

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

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.

RockyinNC
 

Wonderful tutorial on shadows, from basic to advanced. A must for anyone doing composites. I got so much out of this class.