Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Turn dull and flat photos into ultra-dramatic black and white with 3D lighting and effects in Photoshop!
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In this tutorial, we learn how to use the power of masking in Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw to bring out the best in portraits and add drama, dimension, and a 3D look to it. We'll also learn how to create advanced lighting, shadows, and adjustments with Curves to give the subject a polished look. From creating rim lighting to adding shine, we'll cover a variety of tricks and techniques. I hope this video helps you. Thank you so much for watching :)
► TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 What We'll Learn
00:31 Create a Black Background
01:31 Basic Adjustments
03:39 Masking in Camera Raw
06:03 Add Shine
08:47 Edge Shadows
09:33 Extra Grunge
10:39 Enhance Eyes
11:18 Add Faded Contrast
11:58 Create Lighting Effects
15:23 Create BG Lights
16:22 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
► DOWNLOADS:
1. Sample Image and Masked PSD: bit.ly/3VztvLG
2. Finished PSD: bit.ly/3Pf9SVT (Only for PiXimperfect Pro Members)
► LET'S CONNECT:
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Turn dull and flat photos into ultra-dramatic black and white with 3D lighting and effects in Photoshop!
🚀 Join PiXimperfect Pro - The Ultimate Photoshop Training Course: https://pix.live/pro
In this tutorial, we learn how to use the power of masking in Photoshop and Adobe Camera Raw to bring out the best in portraits and add drama, dimension, and a 3D look to it. We'll also learn how to create advanced lighting, shadows, and adjustments with Curves to give the subject a polished look. From creating rim lighting to adding shine, we'll cover a variety of tricks and techniques. I hope this video helps you. Thank you so much for watching :)
► TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 What We'll Learn
00:31 Create a Black Background
01:31 Basic Adjustments
03:39 Masking in Camera Raw
06:03 Add Shine
08:47 Edge Shadows
09:33 Extra Grunge
10:39 Enhance Eyes
11:18 Add Faded Contrast
11:58 Create Lighting Effects
15:23 Create BG Lights
16:22 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
► DOWNLOADS:
1. Sample Image and Masked PSD: bit.ly/3VztvLG
2. Finished PSD: bit.ly/3Pf9SVT (Only for PiXimperfect Pro Members)
► LET'S CONNECT:
Instagram: instagram.com/piximperfect
Facebook: facebook.com/piximperfect
Twitter: twitter.com/piximperfect
