Creating Realistic Shadows in Photoshop

Learn to create realistic shadows from scratch in Photoshop with this 12-minute tutorial. Master techniques for crafting clean, seamless shadows using simple masks and filters. Explore shadow layers, slight reflections, and smooth backdrops. Dive into lighting effects for added realism. Follow step-by-step instructions to separate objects from backgrounds, create base shadows, add blur, apply masks and fading, generate reflections, craft contact shadows, and design backdrops with lighting effects. Perfect for enhancing photo compositions and improving digital imaging skills.

What We'll Learn
Separate Object and Background
Create a Base Shadow
Add Shadow Blur
Masks and Fading
Create a Reflection
Create the Contact Shadow
Create a Backdrop with Lighting Effects
Quick Recap