Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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Discover simple techniques to create clean, realistic, and seamless shadows from scratch in Photoshop! In this tutorial, we'll explore how to perfect realistic shadows with simple masks and filters that are easy to apply. We'll learn about shadow layers, creating slight reflections, and crafting smooth, seamless backdrops. We'll also dive into lighting effects to add more realism. I hope this video helps you. Thank you so much for watching :)
► TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 What We'll Learn
00:25 Separate Object and Background
00:48 Create a Base Shadow
02:12 Add Shadow Blur
03:09 Masks and Fading
04:42 Create a Reflection
07:11 Create the Contact Shadow
08:42 Create a Backdrop with Lighting Effects
10:53 Quick Recap
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Discover simple techniques to create clean, realistic, and seamless shadows from scratch in Photoshop! In this tutorial, we'll explore how to perfect realistic shadows with simple masks and filters that are easy to apply. We'll learn about shadow layers, creating slight reflections, and crafting smooth, seamless backdrops. We'll also dive into lighting effects to add more realism. I hope this video helps you. Thank you so much for watching :)
► TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 What We'll Learn
00:25 Separate Object and Background
00:48 Create a Base Shadow
02:12 Add Shadow Blur
03:09 Masks and Fading
04:42 Create a Reflection
07:11 Create the Contact Shadow
08:42 Create a Backdrop with Lighting Effects
10:53 Quick Recap
► RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE & CREATIVE RESOURCES:
✅ Official PiXimperfect Compositing Plugin: https://pix.live/pixcomposite
✅ The Best A.I. Powered High-End Portrait Retouching Plugins: https://pix.live/retouch4me
✅ Unlimited Photoshop Actions, Plugins, Brushes, Assets, etc: https://pix.live/envato
✅ The Best Professional Plugin for Color Grading: https://pix.live/infinitecolor
✅ Best Plugin for Landscape & Astrophotography: https://pix.live/propanel
✅ Try Photoshop for Free: https://pix.live/photoshop
✅ Music Used in PiXimperfect Videos: https://pix.live/music
► THE GEAR I USE:
✅ My Graphic Tablet: https://pix.live/wacompro
✅ Recommended Budget Tablet: https://pix.live/wacomlite
✅ Primary Microphone: https://pix.live/mic1
✅ Budget Microphone: https://pix.live/mic2
✅ Audio Interface: https://pix.live/audiointerface
✅ Camera: https://pix.live/camera
✅ Lens: https://pix.live/lens
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► SHARE: goo.gl/IUhnUl
► DOWNLOADS:
1. Sample Image: bit.ly/4exU4IE
2. Finished PSD: bit.ly/4dBOELr (Only for PiXimperfect Patreon Family)
► LET'S CONNECT:
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