Creating Realistic Shadows In Photoshop

Jason Hoppe

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1 Floating Object Shadows and Anchored Objects 10:02 2 Basic Shadows Using a Paint Brush and Layers 05:26 3 Creating a Mask Layer Drop Shadow 06:50 4 Using Highlights & Shadows to Create Dimension 05:14 5 Using Warp and Transform 04:32 6 Drop Shadow Effect on Real Objects 17:37 7 Creating a Dimensional Object 04:15 8 Using Drop Shadow Layer Effect 09:09

9 Create a Cast Shadow 04:37 10 Smart Filters & Smart Objects for Faded Blur 07:33 11 Using Multiply Effect for Highlights & Shadows 02:30

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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

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Jason Hoppe

An Adobe® Certified Expert and Adobe® Certified Instructor, Jason Hoppe has accrued more than 17 years’ experience in high-end production training, photo retouching, color correction, and creative workflow management. In fact, Jason has been performing high-end electronic production since the

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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.