How to Create Shadows from Scratch in Photoshop!

Discover how to easily create natural shadows using the Layer Technique in Photoshop! In this tutorial, we will use the concept of shadow hardness and intensity to paint a shadow layer by layer. Using Opacity and Blur Gallery filter as powerful tools in our arsenal we will make sure that the shadow maintains a smooth and natural gradient.
This lesson will cover the concept of how a shadow is constructed, followed by using fundamental tools like Layers, Opacity, Field Blur, and Tilt Shift, to simulate a real shadow. We will also learn a unique trick where we use grain to make the shadow more realistic. I hope you enjoy this video. Thank you so much for watching :)
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► Timestamps:
00:00 Understanding the Layers of Shadows
01:48 Mask and Separate
02:47 Increase the Headroom!
03:11 Layering the Shadows #1
06:11 Layering the Shadows #2
08:11 Layering the Shadows #3
08:53 Layering the Shadows #4
09:50 The Most Important Step!
11:10 Finishing Touches (Optional)
12:33 Trick to Make it Natural
13:47 Recap
14:18 A Quick Improvement!
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    Ive been working with Photoshop for almost 15 years now and you still teach me things every time

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    2 жыл бұрын

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    2 жыл бұрын

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  • @Tuber365
    @Tuber3652 жыл бұрын

    Very good tutorial. One of the most important element whoever learning photo editing. Thanks for sharing

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    @stephencrawford60822 жыл бұрын

    Extremely useful tutorial for anyone doing compositing. Thank you for another masterclass.

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    @marklutnes9352 жыл бұрын

    Wow! This will make a tremendous difference in the way I see, imagine, and create shadows. I could place those bars of soap outside in the sun and the shadows wouldn't look more realistic. No more being afraid of one's shadows in Photoshop!

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    @Cre8tiveWoman

    2 жыл бұрын

    ADMIN HERE: As always, thanks for your great feedback and support. It's because of loyal Patrons like you that PiXimperfect is able to create for everyone. Thanks again!

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    @rickdeckard98102 жыл бұрын

    You have the best PS tutorials, thanks. 👍

  • @melvinabraham8848
    @melvinabraham88482 жыл бұрын

    Great content. Also, my 2 cents - usually colors from the object will reflect to the background and pollute the shadows. So to make it look more natural, you can add a little bit of the object's color to the shadows. In this case a little cream/yellow color.

  • @_M_

    @_M_

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good point

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    @bilalbanazili3914 Жыл бұрын

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    @tanmath2 жыл бұрын

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    @MichaelRippas2 жыл бұрын

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  • @desertfox6868
    @desertfox68682 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this. I have struggled with creating realistic shadows for years and this helps a lot.

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    @everydayphotoshop42512 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video as always 👌👌

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    @scatterbug2 жыл бұрын

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    @vapotrini2 ай бұрын

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    @xiaozhenxu90982 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful tutorial. Tks a lot !

  • @MrBelenus
    @MrBelenus2 жыл бұрын

    thanks a lot , that s a great way of dealing with realistic shadows

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    @fayiztilfah25462 жыл бұрын

    I like the idea when I take a break to notice the different.... Thank you

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    @thamirene14822 жыл бұрын

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    @davesrilanka23332 жыл бұрын

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    @pikachufan252 жыл бұрын

    Hey, you are really Great teacher. now i see Shadows Slightly Differently than before. yay

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    @iqrar19 күн бұрын

    brilliant, thank you!

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    @ForqanAlali2 жыл бұрын

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    Thanks. I learn something every time. Although I know Photoshop quite well.

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    @veritas70109 ай бұрын

    The extra touch that would works so well is small light going thru the middle crevice, basically having that slight bump in light would be awesome for this realistic averaged GI light feel

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    At the end of each of my edits, when I compare it to the original photo, I automatically hear in my mind... "Here is the before and here .. is ... the .. after (with a slight smile)"🤣🤣😍❤Love it

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