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 ☺
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!
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.
Colin, A Suggestion! Have You ever did a video on How To Create a QR code in Photoshop? I found a free app QR Code Maker Pro in the app store BUT am confused as to how to create my QR code, any Help, Much Appreciated.
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.
You could also convert the shadow layer into a smart object, add a gaussian blur and use a gradient on the smart filter mask to adjust the amount of blur, and still use a gradient on a layer mask for the shadow's opacity tapering off.
This is the most clear tutorial for photoshop I've ever found on RUclips. I have an architecture project due tomorrow and this gave me exactly what I needed to finish it. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
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!
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!
Great info! At :20 you say to go to effects. Doesn’t work on new M2 2023 MacBook and PS 2024. You have to RIGHT click. Of course there are other paths.
i was able to send a show you support but i have no money because im a poor person, but thank you so much about tips oh how to make a realistic shadow ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
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
Thank you for this video. I've just upgraded to 2024 PS and even with generative AI addition this tutorial works wonders! AI can't beat manual work for most things in my opinion.
This is terrific and easy for me to follow having an intermediate understanding of Photoshop. However, I am trying to do a shadow on a Victorian settee and wonder if the same steps should be followed for furniture. The piece is a lot more complicated than the woman in your example image, plus my piece has a lot more legs than yours! LOL. Thank you! Diane
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 👍😊
I've been playing with this a bit, and am enjoying it. I do have a question... The image I'm using as the BG has sunlight coming from the right (as I look at it), and slightly in front - a late afternoon shot. The model's shadow needs to fall to the left and slightly behind her. I tried this method and it was a bit of a challenge. With a bit of "cheating" I was (mostly) able to get the effect I wanted. Any tips on getting this to work with a more pronounced or drastic angle? Thanks for all the great tutorials, Colin! 👍👍
I have a photo with a bonsai tree and I'd like to make a drop shadow of just the tree. If I go to 'select subject' and select the tree, is there any way I can put this on a new layer so I can make a drop shadow of it please?
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Collin, I have been TRYING to create realistic shadows for YEARS and you just showed me how in five MINUTES! THANK YOU!
Glad to help. Stick around, more to come :)
This is by far the best and the most straightforward tutorial for adding realistic shadow to an image. You sir are a savior!
You are the best at showing "each" step in a good motion making the process easy. THANK YOU!
Thanks for inspiring me through the years with every episode you post.
Thanks so much Christopher! Made my day :)
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.
Amazing. The best tutorial I've seen for this yet.
This is the first shadow tutorial I've seen that really works for me. Thank You.
I always learn something new from you Colin.
Thanks, Colin! You're always informative and thorough!
Nice use of Field Blur. Good job. Thanks for the tutorial.
Thanks for this amazing tutorial
i never comment on youtube videos - but this tutorial is unbelievably clear and useful! worked like a charm, and incredibly well done overall :)
Thanks :)
I have been creating shadows in the most complicated way possible. This is so helpful! Thank you!
Straight to the point and pleasant, easy to follow, thank you!
fast, to the point and useful. recommended
thank you this helped me fix my assignment for class!
Great content. Yes, I learnt lots, thanks. Got it saved now. You are always brilliant Colin. 👍👍👍👍👍
Wow... it is a great feature to make the photo real. thank you.
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.
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.
spot on, straight forward instructions, I will use this method in future. thanks
Excellent tutorial as always. I'll try this out today!
Thanks a lot for your tutorials
It is amazing! Thank you for step by step tutorial.
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 ☺
Fantastic tutorial, Colin. Thank you!
Excellent and concise instruction!
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!
Awesome tutorial - thanks
Thank you nice and simple understand 👍🙏
This is great! Very nice way of using Field blur.
Thank you for doing this super useful tutorial and sharing your skill, sir.
Awesome tutorial. Thank you!
Nice! Thanks for sharing.
Excellent-many thanks
Excellent tutorial! Thank you
Very detail instruction
I always learn something new but rarely need to use it 😂👍
Very informative! Thank you!
very helpfull! thanks!!!!
Thanks for the content. Tim in Dublin Ireland
Fantastic video thank you!
Amazing ! thank you for sharing, ive been using PS for a while but i didn't know things like density or that field blur
I din't start off with a transparent layer, so I figured to select subject and follow along, but my shadow is transparent. Please help!
Awesome. Thanks
thank you so much for the tutorial
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.
Thanks a lot!
THanks!
thank you sir !
Great tutorial!!!
Colin, A Suggestion! Have You ever did a video on How To Create a QR code in Photoshop? I found a free app QR Code Maker Pro in the app store BUT am confused as to how to create my QR code, any Help, Much Appreciated.
Super useful
nice. thank you
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.
Thanks 🎉
You could also convert the shadow layer into a smart object, add a gaussian blur and use a gradient on the smart filter mask to adjust the amount of blur, and still use a gradient on a layer mask for the shadow's opacity tapering off.
I used to do it that way. This way produces a much better graduated blur
when i use the gradient tool it gradiates the background. i assume its a layer organization issue, but other than that great video.
Great video
nice one!
Easiest shadows creation method I've ever seen in the last 20 years. Amazing trick Colin!
THANKSS!!!
This is the most clear tutorial for photoshop I've ever found on RUclips. I have an architecture project due tomorrow and this gave me exactly what I needed to finish it. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Nice one thanks
you speak easy listen
What about shadow from external light
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!
Great video with clear instructions and explanations
Thanks! This rules :D
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!
That was great, now I just need to know how to do a sideways shadow.
Great info! At :20 you say to go to effects. Doesn’t work on new M2 2023 MacBook and PS 2024. You have to RIGHT click. Of course there are other paths.
but why is the ballett dancer 3,5 meter tall?
i was able to send a show you support but i have no money because im a poor person, but thank you so much about tips oh how to make a realistic shadow ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
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
Thank you so much dear, this is the first shadow tutorial I've seen that really works for me.
Her shadow should look like the shadow thrown by the pedestal on the left, which is sharp throughout
THANK YOU! I've been lookin for a way to up my shadow creation skills. This is exactly what I needed!
A great tutorial. I have looked at other tutorials but this is the easiest by far.
Thank you! I've been struggling with a shadow in a composite project. This was super helpful.
Awesome!!! Thank you! Saved this so I can come back later when I forget. LOL
Thank you for this video. I've just upgraded to 2024 PS and even with generative AI addition this tutorial works wonders! AI can't beat manual work for most things in my opinion.
Great stuff!
This is wonderful! Thank you for your conscientiousness.
This is terrific and easy for me to follow having an intermediate understanding of Photoshop. However, I am trying to do a shadow on a Victorian settee and wonder if the same steps should be followed for furniture. The piece is a lot more complicated than the woman in your example image, plus my piece has a lot more legs than yours! LOL. Thank you! Diane
"3 simple steps" 😏
In all seriousness, this was a great tutorial!
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 👍😊
Thanks Simon
how can I create layer for shadow if i have other effects which i dont want to make layers?
This was Godly!!! Thanks so much Brother
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!!
I've been playing with this a bit, and am enjoying it. I do have a question... The image I'm using as the BG has sunlight coming from the right (as I look at it), and slightly in front - a late afternoon shot. The model's shadow needs to fall to the left and slightly behind her. I tried this method and it was a bit of a challenge. With a bit of "cheating" I was (mostly) able to get the effect I wanted. Any tips on getting this to work with a more pronounced or drastic angle?
Thanks for all the great tutorials, Colin! 👍👍
Fabulous tutorial - just what I was looking for - thank you!
Great video and explanation Colin. The tutorial is complex but easy to understand!
Thank you very much sir for this nice tutorial
I have a photo with a bonsai tree and I'd like to make a drop shadow of just the tree. If I go to 'select subject' and select the tree, is there any way I can put this on a new layer so I can make a drop shadow of it please?
still helps a LOT thanks!
Thanks for the help.
I appreciate you.
Very nice video thanks a million!
definitely need to sub!