Vectorials
Flash Perfection
3D Lessons
Tutorialkit
Markup Tutorials
Learn PHP
network
adv banner
Making Shadows with Layers
by bloodjelly
Removing Shadows
by FotoFects
Making Realistic Cast Shadows
by DesignTutorials.info
Artistic Shadow
by Globator
Free Web Designs
A collection of free web templates. Premium quality web designs, easy to browse.
Photo Enlargement Software
Imagener enlarges digital images without pixelation and virtually no loss of image quality.
Photoshop  Home Photoshop Photo Editing Automatic Shadows
rss

Automatic Shadows

Author: FotoFects More by this author

Added: Mar 29, 2005 Rating:  Average Rating: 2.25 Votes: 4 Position: 11516 of 12364Average Rating: 2.25 Votes: 4 Position: 11516 of 12364Average Rating: 2.25 Votes: 4 Position: 11516 of 12364Average Rating: 2.25 Votes: 4 Position: 11516 of 12364Average Rating: 2.25 Votes: 4 Position: 11516 of 12364 Level: Beginner Software:  Photoshop

Although reducing shadows using the Shadows/Highlights tool creates a more dramatic effect, Automatic Shadows will not create any halos.
image 1 1. Open the image for editing.
image 2 2. Duplicate the current layer (Ctrl+J).
image 3 3. Invert (Ctrl+I) the new layer.
image 4 4. Add a layer mask (Layer> Add Layer Mask> Reveal All) to the current layer.
image 5 5. With the layer mask selected, use the "Apply Image" tool to apply the following properties:

Source: filename
Layer: Merged
Channel: RGB
Invert: Uncheckmarked

Blending: Normal
Opacity: 100%

Click OK.

Automatic Shadows Tutorial: Final Result 6. Rollover the image on the left of this step to see the original image before this technique was applied.


Rate this Material: Bad 1 2 3 4 5 Excellent
print this page tell a friend subscribe to newsletter subscribe to rss

Photoshop  More Photoshop: Most Popular Materials | Fresh Materials | TutorialKit New Photoshop Tutorials
Add comments to "Automatic Shadows"