Written companion to this tutorial: photoshopcafe.com/how-to-make-very-realistic-shadows-in-photoshop/
@kbchronicles3048 Жыл бұрын
Collin, I have been TRYING to create realistic shadows for YEARS and you just showed me how in five MINUTES! THANK YOU!
@photoshopcafe Жыл бұрын
Glad to help. Stick around, more to come :)
@ChristopherBriscoe Жыл бұрын
Thanks for inspiring me through the years with every episode you post.
@photoshopcafe Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Christopher! Made my day :)
@SLA-ht1rw5 ай бұрын
This is the most clear tutorial for photoshop I've ever found on KZfaq. I have an architecture project due tomorrow and this gave me exactly what I needed to finish it. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
@Jeeprassic6 ай бұрын
You are the best at showing "each" step in a good motion making the process easy. THANK YOU!
@BestAudiovisualTricks Жыл бұрын
Easiest shadows creation method I've ever seen in the last 20 years. Amazing trick Colin!
@reubenitemediaАй бұрын
Absolutely helped! I've had my fair share of struggles creating realistic looking shadows and have mostly hacked my way through various methods to accomplish my goal. The method you outline here is so commonsense, simple, and straightforward. Greatly appreciate your concise guidance throughout the video for sure. Cheers mate!
@sarahbebe5022 Жыл бұрын
Just for anyone wondering on a Mac, for the create layer instruction at 0.48 you hold control and click on the effect. It will give you the drop down menu that you see him using ☺
@donquixote885 ай бұрын
This is by far the best and the most straightforward tutorial for adding realistic shadow to an image. You sir are a savior!
@rodcoots4175 Жыл бұрын
This is the first shadow tutorial I've seen that really works for me. Thank You.
@jillbeexo3 ай бұрын
Amazing. The best tutorial I've seen for this yet.
@LaPubisLady2 ай бұрын
This was super helpful! I had not yet seen the field blur, but now I don't think I can ever go back! Very handy. I love learning new PS tricks.
@jenniferatterton1587 Жыл бұрын
Looks fabulous. I used some of those steps when I make shadows, but haven't used the gradient or density tool, just the opacity, so that is very helpful, thank you, Colin.
@jkendall-marks386622 күн бұрын
This was super helpful - I forgot how to simply add drop shadow / create new layer trick. You've reduced the actions to easy-to-follow order. & kept it short & sweet.
@glenrose7482 Жыл бұрын
What a tale nice tutorial. Very chill, easy to follow and quick. An additional compositing trick is to then tint the shadow to match the inverse colour of the light (in this case a slight blue/cyan tint) casting the shadow.
@MrBroomy Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Colin! You're always informative and thorough!
@CJGlynnPhotography Жыл бұрын
Nice use of Field Blur. Good job. Thanks for the tutorial.
@palmieritony11 ай бұрын
I love to learn what I didn't know...which is the definition of "learning", I guess?! :-) Thanks for taking the time to share!
@4thwalltvandfilm23 күн бұрын
Nice wrokflow. Better steps than my similar manual process. Loved the Layer effect to layer trick. Easier than making a selection and filling git.
@sunilchristian34309 ай бұрын
I've never done converting a layer of a drop shadow! I always select the object and copy it in black in another layer. And, then I go with the same rest steps you have shown here. But, now I'll try this drop shadow process. Thank you!
@remyfernandes7246 Жыл бұрын
The best tutorial on shadow after watching so many!!! Thanks for teaching me a new tool 'field shadow'
@photoshopcafe Жыл бұрын
Happy to hear that!
@nathanrippon1 Жыл бұрын
Great video with clear instructions and explanations
@DSMENTOR62 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this amazing tutorial
@Dormazain9 ай бұрын
That was easilyone of the most concise, well made tutorials I've ever looked up. I spent 10 minutes trying to figure it out myself, starting by copying the object layer and painting it black... surely I'm glad about the results this gives :D
@RichardJohnson-xj5pg3 ай бұрын
A great tutorial. I have looked at other tutorials but this is the easiest by far.
@user-lu8xl9hr9t Жыл бұрын
Man what I've learned today was holding alt and scroll key to zoom in and out.. This just sped up my workflow so much. Thank you
@TerryWindell Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! I've been lookin for a way to up my shadow creation skills. This is exactly what I needed!
@aleksandarmiletic3814 Жыл бұрын
Great video and explanation Colin. The tutorial is complex but easy to understand!
@ChrisHunt4497 Жыл бұрын
Great content. Yes, I learnt lots, thanks. Got it saved now. You are always brilliant Colin. 👍👍👍👍👍
@philparker9711 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! I've just created a very realistic shadow, of which I wouldn't have known how to even start, let alone add the field blur and gradient, without your clear and concise tutorial.
@nixonmanuel6459 Жыл бұрын
This is wonderful! Thank you for your conscientiousness.
@bethmcelroy8253 Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I've been struggling with a shadow in a composite project. This was super helpful.
@photoshoptipsbyali5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much dear, this is the first shadow tutorial I've seen that really works for me.
@LongTran-yv2nq11 ай бұрын
Straight to the point and pleasant, easy to follow, thank you!
@rodgermcreynolds45496 ай бұрын
Great tut! One thing that I miss in many PS tutorials is a step-by-step listing of all steps needed to complete the effect. Naturally, I can go back and pause the video as I perform each step, but it would be most convenient to be able to print a step-by-step guide to have available as I'm working on my own image.
@photoshopcafe6 ай бұрын
Glad you bought that up. Also most every tutorial on this channel has a written companion over at photoshopCAFE, this one is no exception. I probably do a poor job of telling people. You can see this one here: photoshopcafe.com/how-to-make-very-realistic-shadows-in-photoshop/
@sandykreit1752 Жыл бұрын
I always learn something new from you Colin.
@DanushiChamira-kp3gn4 ай бұрын
Thank you very much . Your explanation is very clean and clear.
@photoshopcafe4 ай бұрын
You are welcome!
@Joanne07285 ай бұрын
Wow... it is a great feature to make the photo real. thank you.
@randomcallsign Жыл бұрын
fast, to the point and useful. recommended
@eoslove2022 Жыл бұрын
WOW! I've been messaging shadows in such a clumsy way with less than stellar results, BUT THIS TUTORIAL HAS CHANGED ALL THAT!! Thank you.
@lyndastarwriter8507 Жыл бұрын
Me, too...I'm off and running now...
@DJI-mini3 Жыл бұрын
spot on, straight forward instructions, I will use this method in future. thanks
@SOFIAPINEIRO-WIDEJKO4 ай бұрын
thank you this helped me fix my assignment for class!
@user-wg3zp9xe7e6 ай бұрын
The best method. Works everytime. Thank you so much!
@Vidzette Жыл бұрын
Great stuff!
@mavenartistry6 ай бұрын
Great tutorial! Thanks for the clear and concise instruction.
@JOHAN54593 ай бұрын
this channel is worth followed and subscribed, Thanks for the tutorial
@TheJohnlentz Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I now understand shadows better!
@pimaerts Жыл бұрын
This was EXACTLY what I was looking for, many thnx, great stuff!
@debbiecalnan93277 ай бұрын
I did and thank you so much. I really needed this for a project I am working on. I'm quite happy with the results.
@MsBittyIsSnoozy Жыл бұрын
I have been creating shadows in the most complicated way possible. This is so helpful! Thank you!
@a.joshatt7518 Жыл бұрын
this is gold. clear in each and every aspect. Thank you so much.
@simoncullinan5369 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Colin. Yep always learn something new or something more. Your tutorials are easy to follow and well explained! I’ll be using these steps more often when I can 👍😊
@photoshopcafe Жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon
@bruceblaylock8682 Жыл бұрын
Colin, one of your best ever. Like others I have been doing shadows in a similar, but much less effective way. Thank you so much!!
@farmerchaamaleyАй бұрын
i never comment on youtube videos - but this tutorial is unbelievably clear and useful! worked like a charm, and incredibly well done overall :)
@photoshopcafe21 күн бұрын
Thanks :)
@ashwanichauhan4084 Жыл бұрын
It is amazing! Thank you for step by step tutorial.
@the_Kehindhe26 күн бұрын
Mind Blown !!!
@sjamesons Жыл бұрын
Very good Colin, as usual. In fact, I have just finished a project where I need to fix the shadows. I have watched so many of your videos and will continue! Thanks so much once again. Scott Jameson.
@photoshopcafe Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@nanztaxi123 Жыл бұрын
I’m very new to photoshop I’m fromNewZealand and have learnt a lot from your video’s and I am enjoying them I’ve almost watched all your videos I find them fell of information and easy to follow some are still to advanced for me as I’m still learning but I still watch them thank you for all that you teach us
@photoshopcafe Жыл бұрын
Kia ora it will come clear with practice
@paulwoodward3453 Жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial as always. I'll try this out today!
@Olando89Ай бұрын
Thanks for the help. I appreciate you.
@DavidE-kd9dw4 ай бұрын
Very informative! Thank you!
@kayota0707 Жыл бұрын
Very usefull! Thank you very much for this tutorial, I need it for college. Now I know how to drop a shadow in a very simple way.
@kathiganong2777 Жыл бұрын
fantastic tutorial and I learned some great steps that I had never used.
@ron95754 Жыл бұрын
Wow that really helps. Lot's new here. This is a much better method then I've been using.
@stuartbraithwaite1297 Жыл бұрын
Awesome tutorial, thanks Colin.
@photoshopcafe Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@michaelhollister99878 ай бұрын
Excellent and concise instruction!
@Jen-kw2fn Жыл бұрын
Massive thumbs up! This was such a simple method to get a high quality result. Thank you so much.
@photoshopcafe Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@mediatrends360510 ай бұрын
You are my go to Photoshop guru! You are awesome!🙌🏾
@photoshopcafe10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much!
@terrylong84658 ай бұрын
I use this method from now on! Thanks.
@photonsonpixels Жыл бұрын
Fantastic tutorial, Colin. Thank you!
@toddwynia74913 ай бұрын
Awesome tutorial. Thank you!
@mandypriestley2408 Жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic tutorial for shadows. And so simple. Thanks Colin
@nightSkyacc10 ай бұрын
still helps a LOT thanks!
@sogandbayesteh65625 ай бұрын
i'm so glad for finding this video
@Anujsyal5954 ай бұрын
great man.. very easy way to add shadow...thank you a lot
@bobmcgraw Жыл бұрын
Brilliant!! Thanks for this great technique!
@judecruz1565Ай бұрын
Amazing ! thank you for sharing, ive been using PS for a while but i didn't know things like density or that field blur
@barbarastrnadova16518 ай бұрын
Thank you, that was very helpful! 😊
@sonjon1000 Жыл бұрын
simple and effective, great tut
@Dannisa18 Жыл бұрын
This is so cool. I will definitely be doing this.
@kellylaurenblackvideo Жыл бұрын
Excellent tutorial!
@ThangNguyen-ui8lq Жыл бұрын
this is very helpful, thank you!
@brucefrandsen8473 Жыл бұрын
Excellent. I've often wondered how to do something like this
@SenorGancho Жыл бұрын
Thank you Colin Brilliant. Sadly once again when you learn a couple of new things in Photoshop it reveals that there are another 25 things you didn't know that you didn't know :-) Ah the journey continues!
@jlopez7596 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing us your process of creating shadows i am sure you have played with many variables to make it come out the way you want it.
@photoshopcafe Жыл бұрын
I have used all kinds of techniques throughout the years. This is my current go to method.
@jlopez7596 Жыл бұрын
@@photoshopcafe thanks again colin. It is straightforward and effective.
@rajeshrelan Жыл бұрын
very well explained. I definetely learned something new
@brianbilverstone4580 Жыл бұрын
Well, this will solve a lot of my shadowing issues. Never knew you could do that. Thank you.
@WorkingTitles16 ай бұрын
Great technique. Thanks for sharing.
@JasonHauser12511 ай бұрын
That's really cool. I have an older version of PS and not sure it can do all that.
@simonchilds29288 ай бұрын
Awesome tutorial - thanks
@fredzlАй бұрын
perfect explained!
@magdihassan397810 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for your tutorials
@FadelGalal Жыл бұрын
Brilliant, many thanks for effort & sharing!
@gemdistrict3501 Жыл бұрын
Nice shadow tutorial. I have been using the basic method to do shadows but will use this way in future as it looks far more realistic.
@adrianvanleeuwen Жыл бұрын
I had done shadows before with blur and opacity but not to this degree. Thanks for showing a lot more ways to do shadows.
@ZoranImsiragic Жыл бұрын
This is great! Very nice way of using Field blur.
@jMP0131 Жыл бұрын
Amazingly helpful, as always! Thanks.
@jimharrison1156 Жыл бұрын
Great so easy once you know the steps! It was just in time. I just cut out a 90th bday cake with an elaborate sign from a terrible background and put it on a nicer one. I had added light from the side and was having trouble getting my shadow right.
@quirkworks4076 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff, as always!
@peggyheard9981 Жыл бұрын
This is what I was looking for thank you for making this .