Create Highly Realistic Shadows by Detaching Drop Shadow in Photoshop

A Super-Simple way to create and cast highly realistic shadows in Photoshop by detaching the drop shadow! In this video, we are going to extract the drop shadow on its own layer and modify it using some advanced blurring and softening techniques along with little lighting effects like dodging.
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In this tutorial, we will be creating long shadows by simply taking advantage of the "Drop Shadow" feature in "Blending Options" in Photoshop. The basic idea is that we'll learn a way to put the drop shadow on its own layer. Since the drop shadow is already a "shadow", we will then one or more transform tools to shape it according to the position of the light. And then, blur it naturally and gradually, depending upon how light falls on the object.
For applying advanced blurring, we will use the amazing Blur Gallery, which in itself is a complete dialog box, giving you lots of different types of blurring options that can be used in combination with each other.
To give the shadow a final touch. It is important to darken the area of the object where near the shadow as there must not be any light in there. Finally, you can tweak the opacity and blend-if sliders to match the shadow with the environment.
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  • @PiXimperfect
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    @MrAlexColeman91

    6 жыл бұрын

    I’ve found a quick and easy way to get perfect circles on the first time. Imagine the elliptical tool is creating a square around your circle, with one corner being on the original point you clicked, and the opposite corner being your mouse pointer. If you had a way to make a perfect square around the circular object, you could just click in one corner of this square, and move your mouse to the opposite corner, and the circle produced would perfectly select the circular object. An easy way to make this happen is to click and drag a guide line down from the top ruler to the top of the circle. Click and drag a guide line from the ruler on the left to the right side of the circle. Then all you have to do is click in the corner you’ve just made with two guidelines, and drag with the elliptical tool.

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    4 жыл бұрын

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    5 жыл бұрын

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    5 жыл бұрын

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    4 жыл бұрын

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    @quma0017 жыл бұрын

    I do a lot of 3D architectural visualizations and add people to the image. creating realistic shadows to the people (depending on the lighting situation) is always a bit cumbersome and time consuming. This tutorial really helps to speed up things and bring more quality into it. Huge thanks.

  • @danilo352
    @danilo3525 жыл бұрын

    If you're familiar with Photoshop, tutorial starts at 6:20 (before that, it's just basic selection, duplicating layers, etc). Another AMAZING video tutorial!!!

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    @tinaupnorth Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I love when you said "Where do we start a selection? We don't know." I've thought this for far too long, but know I know how to handle this! I always come away from your videos with much more than I was hoping for!

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    @AVPROJECT16 жыл бұрын

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    @jcctangi6 жыл бұрын

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  • @aleksandarmiletic3814
    @aleksandarmiletic3814 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, in this tutorial you have a lot of useful things to learn, not only shadows. The way you explaining things are really simple. Thank you man!

  • @dianahalstead1269
    @dianahalstead12697 жыл бұрын

    Excellent tutorial, Unmesh. Thank you!!! Never would have thought about changing the shadow in this way.

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    @southernbelle8165 жыл бұрын

    I've been at my new graphic designing job for a month and at first I was terrified, but after watching your videos every single morning before work, I feel like I've learned and improved so much, and I've had so much fun doing so. Thank you so much for all you do Unmesh! There's so much to learn and you make it a breeze and a true pleasure.

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    @thehyperfinestructure6550

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here! I'm joining a graphic design internship from today-it's 2.5 hours from now actually!-and I'm scared as well. I've a feeling I'm gonna need to add drop shadows a lot at the workplace so I'm watching this video. I followed what Unmesh is doing and I did it pretty well! This channel is a godsend!

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    @archi8014

    Жыл бұрын

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    @Headlikeanorange843 жыл бұрын

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    @kathymacmannis87605 жыл бұрын

    You just saved me!!! I was just about to put an order into Fiverr to have someone add shadows to my tumbler mockups to make them look more realistic and before I hit enter I decided to do a search and found you! Thanks for the AWESOME lesson!

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    @baibhavparida96486 жыл бұрын

    I think this might be the best channel to learn Photoshop on KZread. And Umesh is outstandingly awesome at it. Great work guys.

  • @czankxduites5479
    @czankxduites54795 жыл бұрын

    That one part when you separate the drop shadow from the layer 😳 I didn't know that part.. Another technique earned 😁

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  • @thetid8852
    @thetid88526 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this - it's such a simple trick when you know how! I know I will use this a lot, especially after you explained it so well. Just one thing - manipulating a selection is much easier than you made it look. You can move a selection just using the arrow keys, and manipulate it with 'Transform Selection' (resize, distort, rotate, move, etc).

  • @EsquivelFeesHouston
    @EsquivelFeesHouston4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! very clear and easy.... Ive been struggling with this forever and finally an approach that makes sense.... very smart guy and really appreciate it

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    @wzguitar7 жыл бұрын

    you have the potential to be one of the best PS tutor....

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    @sonia11455 жыл бұрын

    Every video you create is always super helpful!! Thank you!

  • @AndreaKennard
    @AndreaKennard5 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial, exactly what I was looking for - and a few extra tips that I wasn't, but am glad I know now!

  • @elizabethazadi1150
    @elizabethazadi1150 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome tutorial!! Thank you for the clarity in communication. It was easy to follow and extremely helpful! I'm a subscriber for life! God Bless you!

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    @bernaldogrande32385 жыл бұрын

    i appreciate you so much!!! You're so clear and you go steps by steps. Thank you once again.

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    @yaduentertainment5 жыл бұрын

    You Are Photoshop Hero

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    @collinlynch69684 жыл бұрын

    This is the only PSD channel I follow. You're an excellent teacher!

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    @healthyfood6614 жыл бұрын

    I've been using photoshop over 15 years but you're god of photoshop! never knew we could detach shadow :D

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    I only watch your videos around Christmastime when I'm making Christmas cards, but your videos have been so so helpful through the years!

  • @ChuckStaley
    @ChuckStaley5 жыл бұрын

    One creates a nice image, adds some cool styles with a great drop shadow... but when it's flattened, the great shadow effect is gone. But no longer, thanks to this tutorial! Thanks a million.

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    @deym80235 жыл бұрын

    You're the best bro, I'm new in photoshop, thank you for the tutorials.👍

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    @anamariarozok.20734 жыл бұрын

    THANKS! I`ve been looking for this tutorial for so many time

  • @mrexpendable1232
    @mrexpendable12324 жыл бұрын

    that's an interesting way to use the eclipse tool. I've always used guides and dragged on to the top of the circle and one to the left of the circle, then used the top left point where they meet for the point of starting.

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    @grohovaz4 жыл бұрын

    I know people have said that before, but you are AMAZING! Love your videos. Thank you for sharing your incredible knowledge with us

  • @JustMeChris
    @JustMeChris5 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Holding spacebar to move an active selection was the hidden little gem, thanks!

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    @sadesign95752 жыл бұрын

    just love your enthusiasm. Great tutorial. Thank you.

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    @chimere0074 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this fantastic tutorial! So glad I found you.

  • @SevenSpringsStudios
    @SevenSpringsStudios5 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant thanks so much your an amazing teacher. Whats great is you have an eye for detail too. That shadow looked just perfect :))

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    @Yourhighnessnona4 жыл бұрын

    Yes! This video is amazing, I have learned so much, thank you!

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    @emmonscott54912 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic video -- very clear and well presented!

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    @prashantmangal6 жыл бұрын

    Hi, can you also make a video or example for indoor portrait to outdoor with realistic shadow??

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    @taynaralima11216 жыл бұрын

    Hello, I'm from Brazil and I can understand you perfectly, your teaching is great, I'm watching this video to add shade to a mockup, please make a video teaching us to make a realistic mock up will be awesome!

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    @enesay73 жыл бұрын

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    @Allulathepoodle5 жыл бұрын

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    @amaansha30586 жыл бұрын

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    @carlosnesci19756 жыл бұрын

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    @piarees-rogers51746 жыл бұрын

    Your tutorials are the best! Thank you

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    @smilepleasephotostudio55016 жыл бұрын

    Best photoshop teacher I have come across. God bless

  • @mplayer81
    @mplayer814 жыл бұрын

    Wow never knew about this feature for shadows which I will definitely be implementing going forward, great tutorial 👍👍

  • @SantaMuerte9X
    @SantaMuerte9X6 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing man..!! separated shadow!!!! wujuuuuuuuuu!! thankyou!

  • @michaelcalvert-smith4583
    @michaelcalvert-smith4583 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent tuto. learnt loads. I'm using this for Interior Design renderings of furniture. thanks

  • @TheRabbitsOfficial
    @TheRabbitsOfficial2 жыл бұрын

    This is really helping, well done, dude! I really like this video. Thanks for the tutorial.

  • @Mike-el1ry
    @Mike-el1ry6 жыл бұрын

    OMG I’ve always wondered about this thanks a million! 👍

  • @marjan5170
    @marjan51703 жыл бұрын

    Very simple and easy to understand tutorial. Thank you :)

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    @anastasiapindera40292 жыл бұрын

    These photoshop tutorials are great but I also just love him so much.

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    @theinevitable59584 жыл бұрын

    Thank you sir! It was a great tutorial! It helped me a lot. Thanks again!

  • @hotbowl7578
    @hotbowl75783 жыл бұрын

    Amazing video, I found that with more simple shapes you can just copy it, paste it, change the opacity, and configure the position of it to make it appear as a shadow. Worked for me but nothing compared to anything you do, keep up the good work map

  • @jkoblivion4175
    @jkoblivion41752 жыл бұрын

    Still actual. Thx mate. and Congratulations on the pedagogic voice and content. U the man!

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    @BabyAPoland2 жыл бұрын

    Best teacher ever, thank you

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    @paulreidy86726 жыл бұрын

    Always very help full ..many thanks

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    @raymondnersessian87302 жыл бұрын

    While this is one of his older Videos, still extremely helpful, thankyou!

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    @emmanuellopez32172 жыл бұрын

    amazing video, pretty well explained!

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    @ShuriBear3 жыл бұрын

    That space bar trick is going to save me so many headaches! I always struggles with making the right circles at the right places. Absolutely easy trick!

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    @ballardgw3 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video! Thanks for sharing.

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    @nishimranjit27553 жыл бұрын

    couldn't find the better explained version :) cheers bro

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    @citizenclown5 жыл бұрын

    Love watching your tutorials. Nice to see different ways of accomplishing things i already do. Some are less destructive, which I like. Curious to your Laptop speed. It seems to struggle and cause your video and audio to glitch a bit. May be time to upgrade ;) Thanks for all you do!

  • @j.b4342
    @j.b43423 жыл бұрын

    GREAT video. Thanks a lot!

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    @christianamitropoulou4543 жыл бұрын

    Man you are so good! Your explaining its amazing too! Thank you sooo much :)

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    @faisalakmal4346 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Unmesh bro for providing free photoshop tutorials!

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    @maninderkaur18516 жыл бұрын

    Respect !🙇! You never fail to amaze and help us unleash and exploit Photoshop to the fullest.

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    @LovelyDollsAndToys Жыл бұрын

    Your the Best Photoshop Teacher. I Love your videos. 😍

  • @shakhawatshamim3260
    @shakhawatshamim32603 жыл бұрын

    Loved it. Thanks!

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    @Loyal2you7 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for doing your videos. I always learn something new. :-)

  • @YogeshYadav-ez8ng
    @YogeshYadav-ez8ng7 жыл бұрын

    thanks sir ur video is awesome it's​ give me so many kinds of knowledge about photoshop, & once again thanks you 🤗

  • @DrUndies
    @DrUndies6 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial again, thank you.

  • @amitdhawan579
    @amitdhawan5798 ай бұрын

    Another excellent tutorial.

  • @lizzettecruz5054
    @lizzettecruz50547 жыл бұрын

    Now I know how to create realistic drop shadows! Thanks, Unmesh!!

  • @HohaDesign
    @HohaDesign4 жыл бұрын

    Oh, I dont know if this is already mentioned, but in case you dont know, the selection of the circle starts at the corner of the square containing the circle selection. So whenever I need to make a circle selection of something I always use the RULER tool and then mark 2 guide lines touching the ball. Then start the mouse at the cross of the 2 lines.

  • @RomiWadaKatsu
    @RomiWadaKatsu3 жыл бұрын

    bruh I've been using photoshop as hobby for like 10+ years and ended up on this video by pure chance, and your "alt+click between layers" changed my photoshop usage forever haha

  • @lanatura8336
    @lanatura83366 жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much! You helped me a lot.

  • @melindawolfUS
    @melindawolfUS Жыл бұрын

    Can't believe I didn't know some of this after 15 years of Photoshop. You just blew my mind... again! lol You make mastering this beast of a program look too easy! That's my only complaint

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    @shubhamhire93903 жыл бұрын

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    @goutombarua93406 жыл бұрын

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  • @MylonasFilms
    @MylonasFilms6 жыл бұрын

    perfecttuts you make. love them