Photoshop Compositing 101: Techniques You Need to Know - Create Shadows That Look REAL in Photoshop!

► Join PiXimperfect Pro - The Ultimate Photoshop Training Course: https://pix.live/pro Discover simple techniques to create clean, realistic, and seamless shadows from scratch in Photoshop! In this tutorial, we'll explore how to perfect realistic shadows with simple masks and filters that are easy to apply. We'll learn about shadow layers, creating slight reflections, and crafting smooth, seamless backdrops. We'll also dive into lighting effects to add more realism. I hope this video helps you. Thank you so much for watching :) ► TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 What We'll Learn 00:25 Separate Object and Background 00:48 Create a Base Shadow 02:12 Add Shadow Blur 03:09 Masks and Fading 04:42 Create a Reflection 07:11 Create the Contact Shadow 08:42 Create a Backdrop with Lighting Effects 10:53 Quick Recap ► RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE & CREATIVE RESOURCES: ✅ Official PiXimperfect Compositing Plugin: https://pix.live/pixcomposite ✅ The Best A.I. Powered High-End Portrait Retouching Plugins: https://pix.live/retouch4me ✅ Unlimited Photoshop Actions, Plugins, Brushes, Assets, etc: https://pix.live/envato ✅ The Best Professional Plugin for Color Grading: https://pix.live/infinitecolor ✅ Best Plugin for Landscape & Astrophotography: https://pix.live/propanel ✅ Try Photoshop for Free: https://pix.live/photoshop ✅ Music Used in PiXimperfect Videos: https://pix.live/music ► THE GEAR I USE: ✅ My Graphic Tablet: https://pix.live/wacompro ✅ Recommended Budget Tablet: https://pix.live/wacomlite ✅ Primary Microphone: https://pix.live/mic1 ✅ Budget Microphone: https://pix.live/mic2 ✅ Audio Interface: https://pix.live/audiointerface ✅ Camera: https://pix.live/camera ✅ Lens: https://pix.live/lens ► PIXIMPERFECT MERCH STORE: https://teespring.com/stores/piximperfect ► PIXIMPERFECT ACTIONS: https://gumroad.com/piximperfect ► SHARE: https://goo.gl/IUhnUl ► DOWNLOADS: 1. Sample Image: https://bit.ly/4exU4IE 2. Finished PSD: https://bit.ly/4dBOELr (Only for PiXimperfect Patreon Family) ► LET'S CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piximperfect Facebook: http://facebook.com/piximperfect Twitter: https://twitter.com/piximperfect