Master Shadows & Lighting in Compositing with Photoshop!
A video on YouTube. In Photography & Film, a Krater category.
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This tutorial explains step-by-step how to paint realistic shadows, match color and lighting, and blend elements when creating a composite in Adobe Photoshop.
From the video
Answers: How do I paint realistic shadows and match color and lighting in Photoshop composites?
- shadow painting
- color and lighting matching
- composite creation
- Photoshop blending techniques
What it concludes
- Extracting original shadows and placing them on a flat, clean surface aligned with the new background creates a natural composite.
- Converting subjects to smart objects allows non-destructive scaling without quality loss.
- Adjusting the shadow length relative to other objects in the image establishes proper perspective and realism.
- Adding contact point shadows at the exact points where the subject touches the surface anchors the composite effectively.
- Using a curves adjustment layer limited to the subject helps match the overall lighting and tone to the background.
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