Master Shadows & Lighting in Compositing with Photoshop!

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  • čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
  • The Complete Guide to Creating Shadows and Matching the Lighting in Compositing with Photoshop! Learn how to manually paint and create shadows and discover several techniques to add realism to it. In this video, we will learn the concepts of layering, coloring, and determining the gradual blur in a shadow in utmost detail.
    We will also learn how to match the color, the ambient light, and the direct sunlight in the new background with that of the subject. It's all a combination of Curves and Blend Modes! I hope this lesson helps you. Thank you so much for watching :)
    ► TIMESTAMPS:
    00:00 Extracting vs. Painting Shadows
    01:11 Downloads and Resources
    01:20 Getting the Composite Ready
    04:18 Creating the Shadow
    11:04 Coloring the Shadow
    13:45 Get the Right Blur
    15:44 Don't Forget the Ground!
    17:24 Contact Point Shadow
    20:21 Add Little Darkness From the Shadows
    21:53 Matching Ambient Light
    22:54 Matching Brightness
    24:16 Adding Additional Warmth
    25:45 A Small Correction
    26:21 The See-Through Shadow
    27:42 Enhancing Shadows on the Subject
    29:27 Darkening Subject Shadows to Add Dimension
    30:47 Final Adjustment!
    31:51 Oops! Don't Miss This Tiny Matching Factor!
    32:57 Recap
    34:52 Outro
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Komentáře • 889

  • @PiXimperfect
    @PiXimperfect  Před 3 lety +125

    ► UPDATED LINKS TO RESOURCES:
    1. Subject Image: bit.ly/3jPl5h1
    2. Background Image: bit.ly/2Una8J4
    3. Finished PSD: bit.ly/3dOENpw (Only for our Patreon Family)

    • @boker4962
      @boker4962 Před 3 lety

      F A M I L Y

    • @k-ora7381
      @k-ora7381 Před 3 lety

      @@boker4962 can yu give me this psd plz?

    • @kvnen
      @kvnen Před 3 lety +3

      @@k-ora7381 Why wouldn't you just follow the tutorial? lol

    • @girliepopcornpiggy7003
      @girliepopcornpiggy7003 Před 3 lety +1

      Great tutorial. What I do is paste the smart image to Blender and cast a shadow and copy it to PS as reference.

    • @boker4962
      @boker4962 Před 3 lety

      @@k-ora7381 dont be lazy sandwich boy just follow the tutorial and you get your psd lmao

  • @MrSpartaa
    @MrSpartaa Před 3 lety +494

    It's crazy how he makes the video "watchable" just like a movie

    • @19bo84maryshore
      @19bo84maryshore Před 2 lety +12

      i dont even do photoshop :D

    • @TIM2A
      @TIM2A Před 2 lety +4

      @@19bo84maryshore 😂 me too but listening to him is a treat😊

    • @andikabhermawan
      @andikabhermawan Před 2 lety +3

      everytime he adds a new layer, it's like a twist in the movie, i'm in awe

    • @girardjeremie1939
      @girardjeremie1939 Před 6 měsíci

      Totally! It's as fun as watching series, and his videos are so well done!

    • @LivinusLawal
      @LivinusLawal Před 4 měsíci +2

      Honestly bro, like wow

  • @solutionghostsimple6470
    @solutionghostsimple6470 Před 3 lety +492

    The see through shadow was not super necessary but he adds the detail anyway.
    This is a sign of someone who loves quality in result.
    you have my everlasting respect Sir

    • @PiXimperfect
      @PiXimperfect  Před 3 lety +128

      It's just that once you notice it, you just can't unnotice it. Otherwise, it would have annoyed the crap out of me, lol.

    • @dimensionaldiscovery
      @dimensionaldiscovery Před 3 lety +13

      @@PiXimperfect haha gimme like too

    • @EddieLucid
      @EddieLucid Před 2 lety

      That was perfection. Thanks for that amigo.

  • @drsiddharthsaxena
    @drsiddharthsaxena Před 3 lety +175

    The color matching technique, using the background and blurring it and then applying color blend mode was just amazing! 🔥

  • @bananasplit92
    @bananasplit92 Před 3 lety +124

    Just yesterday I was struggling with this, this channel is a life saver it’s insane

  • @MangoSlow
    @MangoSlow Před 3 lety +35

    How amazing is nature. Renders all the shadows in real-time.

    • @abdullahvhora3442
      @abdullahvhora3442 Před 2 lety

      Bro u dont noticed he is always use photos is light come to same direction

    • @chrysanth69
      @chrysanth69 Před 2 lety +3

      @@abdullahvhora3442 r/wooooosh

    • @handlemanutsboi
      @handlemanutsboi Před 2 lety

      And here we are, trying to replicate it's beauty through effort and skill. While nature does it effortlessly.

  • @vishnusankar1938
    @vishnusankar1938 Před 3 lety +3

    Every video I watch...........I think like how he has got such a patience explaining each and every shortcut even it is his 1000th video........this type of instructors we need....🙌🙌

  • @fielding68
    @fielding68 Před 3 lety +7

    Unmesh. I've been involved with photography for almost 65 years, and I can honestly say, you are my hero. Thank you for all your tutorials.

  • @joyahmed1904
    @joyahmed1904 Před 3 lety +45

    You are just amazing. I haven’t seen anyone teach like this, even not my Professors! Hat's off to you. Take Love from Bangladesh. And thank you for all the efforts you put for dummies like us.

  • @ivetmehmedova5816
    @ivetmehmedova5816 Před 3 lety +43

    "Sometimes you have to take the artistic road, instead of the realistic road, to look more realistic"
    ...This!
    Your videos are by far the most entertaining and valuable on the topic of photo editing I have ever seen

  • @zodinsangasailo6131
    @zodinsangasailo6131 Před 3 lety +5

    I have watch too much of your videos, that my thinking process is so close to you now. Every time when there are steps involving layers I always guess right what you're about to do. Thank you Sir for inspiring me so much!!

  • @UtdG01
    @UtdG01 Před 3 lety +25

    brother I've been doing this for years but even if i know the techniques I still watch your videos for fun cus you're such a great teacher lmao.

    • @ardoos
      @ardoos Před 3 lety +3

      Bro same..I dont want to do this but I watch it for his voice, way of explaining

  • @StevePike
    @StevePike Před 3 lety +32

    I appreciate you for producing "long form" videos with all the steps to make professional composites. You have helped me tremendously for years and continue to up your game.

  • @misterbrickest
    @misterbrickest Před 6 měsíci +1

    This channel deserves all the success it has and more because Unmesh is an AMAZING presenter and educator. He is so clear and thorough in teaching Photoshop, it really sets a higher standard for all educators in this space. The quality and attention to detail is INSANE. Just amazing. This is the internet at it's best!

  • @thanaminh8683
    @thanaminh8683 Před 2 lety +2

    I am from Vietnam and I thank you very much for bringing Vietnamese language into this video, previous videos without auto translator made it very difficult for me to reach your channel. And now it's great, a good video but also Vietnamese language is easy to learn. Once again, thank you PiXimPerfect. I will also recommend this YT channel to my friends💕

  • @pavankumar-xh5sp
    @pavankumar-xh5sp Před 3 lety +11

    When it comes to teaching photoshop
    You are the king
    We should bow 🙇

  • @omerkaanavsar1766
    @omerkaanavsar1766 Před 3 lety +71

    I just wanted a photo of mine in front of Eifel tower but I think actually going to Paris would be way easier

    • @mohammedzaid5989
      @mohammedzaid5989 Před 3 lety +5

      Hahahahaha! 😂😂😂

    • @RzExfeL
      @RzExfeL Před 3 lety

      Kanka artık o kadar çok kendini eyfele shoplayan oldu ki gerçekten gitsen inanmazlar artık:D

    • @pr5402
      @pr5402 Před 2 lety

      😂

  • @TZerot0
    @TZerot0 Před 3 lety +4

    I'm about to finish my second graphic design degree, I legit recommend this video's to all of my classmates that complain about bad technical instructing-amazing stuff.

  • @kvnc5901
    @kvnc5901 Před 3 lety +3

    Amazing tutorial as always. I was even more blown away when you fix the shadow on the slightly see through dress. Little details really give a lot difference. We are learning so much from you Unmesh, really appreciate your tutorials.

  • @revatt2307
    @revatt2307 Před 3 lety +3

    So good to see someone providing this type of quality content from so many years, man much love

  • @blourfblourf6385
    @blourfblourf6385 Před 3 lety +7

    Thank you so much, that's really an impressive work. I've been spending a lot of time learning with tutorials for years, and this one is clearly one of be the best i've seen so far.

  • @paulvincent2161
    @paulvincent2161 Před 2 lety +10

    this is above the level, you are better than the professors I encountered, to be honest. You make it clear and well discussed Unmesh. It really helps a lot on us, keep going. AWESOME!

  • @supergather
    @supergather Před 3 lety +1

    Man, you have a gift. Only a few people can explain things like that. Amazing.

  • @prathavj7111
    @prathavj7111 Před 3 lety +16

    The new lighting setup is sick!

  • @hardlight8743
    @hardlight8743 Před 3 lety +3

    Every time I say that's enough , the next step makes it better! It's magnificent

  • @jacobpilon1800
    @jacobpilon1800 Před 3 lety +3

    Your videos are amazing! Thank you so much for putting these extremely useful tutorials out there for free. You are the best!

  • @mau.o
    @mau.o Před 3 lety +7

    Fantastic tutorial, you have a great teaching style. I’be been using PS for a while and realistic composites are tough. Some of the techniques in this video are what separates good from great. Congrats and thank you Unmesh!

  • @kisshukfc
    @kisshukfc Před 3 lety +15

    As wedding photo designer I always struggled with shadows, thank you so much for this Unmesh. 🙏🙏

  • @AkraixMX
    @AkraixMX Před 2 lety +1

    Holy crap, i'm just here for the "~" paint/erase technique. Wow. Glad I woke up today!

  • @holigram07
    @holigram07 Před 3 lety +4

    no matter how many times I watched this video I still forgot everything I can't apply this with my own I just need to watch this over and over again when making a composite hahaha, this helps me a lot thank you sir unmesh! you are absolutely a life saver and a life changing in beginners like me.

  • @MTHALO.
    @MTHALO. Před 3 lety +1

    Just when I thought the shadow was too straight he just goes and adds the grunge.
    You sir are one heck of a photoshopped!!! RESPECT🙏🙏🙏

  • @PauloPink
    @PauloPink Před 3 lety +2

    It's just incredible the quality of your classes!!
    Thanks a lot!!

  • @tacoanime1711
    @tacoanime1711 Před 3 lety +3

    wow another amazing tutorial! even after using photoshop for nearly 10 years, professionally for 5, i keep learning with your tutorials. keep up the great work!

  • @UsmanAli-sv8ny
    @UsmanAli-sv8ny Před 3 lety +2

    These are the type of tutorial videos that I absolutely love! Thank you man

  • @Cmackmadeit
    @Cmackmadeit Před 2 lety +2

    I feel like this was an entire semesters worth of knowledge! Thank you so much!

  • @nomercy2306
    @nomercy2306 Před 3 lety +8

    The quality of content on this channel is unmatched.

    • @nemesis5481
      @nemesis5481 Před 2 lety

      _Totally agree. Unmesh is a consummate Photoshop pro._

  • @nadimsdesign07
    @nadimsdesign07 Před 3 lety +2

    You know Unmesh, When ever I watch your tutorial, I always learn few new things. You are just awesome!!

  • @oxnardmontalvo7749
    @oxnardmontalvo7749 Před 3 lety +2

    A couple of years ago (working with photoshop since 1997) I stumbled upon these Tutorials and learned some new tricks every now and then. So I decided to follow your channel, and also bookmark Videos that had very useful information. I had to stop making the bookmarks, because every video is a real treasure now, and my list became unmanageable. so I just made a mental note: all the answers you need, are on the piximperfect channel XD.

  • @ryanpuff
    @ryanpuff Před 3 lety +47

    Just seeing the intro. Holyyy I need this

    • @PiXimperfect
      @PiXimperfect  Před 3 lety +13

      Thanks! I'm sure you'll create some awesome work with these techniques.

  • @abdullahalsakka
    @abdullahalsakka Před 3 lety +1

    That color matching trick is brilliant!!! Thanks a lot for the amazing content and tutorials ❤️❤️🙏🙏

  • @rolenlegantin4004
    @rolenlegantin4004 Před 2 lety +1

    I love how you teaching and explain everything! that's a jaw dropping!!

  • @lucasnatson6536
    @lucasnatson6536 Před 3 lety +2

    Like always on point, i am so thankful for all yours tutorials
    Almost every video learning something new :)

  • @faithandprayerministries3933

    Thank you so much master for everything that you did for us ❤️

  • @mjeditsryk
    @mjeditsryk Před 3 lety +7

    Respect from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 ❤

    • @nadunudana6428
      @nadunudana6428 Před 3 lety +3

      Yo boys !! යක්ඛ පුත්තු 😂

    • @PiXimperfect
      @PiXimperfect  Před 3 lety +3

      Bohoma istouti!

    • @mjeditsryk
      @mjeditsryk Před 3 lety +1

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    • @mjeditsryk
      @mjeditsryk Před 3 lety +1

      @@nadunudana6428 🙋

    • @smh.online
      @smh.online Před 3 lety +1

      @@PiXimperfect He also knows Sinhalese 😳 . Love from Sri Lanka ❤️💫

  • @evanunez7041
    @evanunez7041 Před 2 lety +2

    Great tutorials! Clear, easy and very well explained, thanks!

  • @noonesperfect
    @noonesperfect Před 3 lety

    Tutoring with so precisely and flawless surely comes from lots of learning and exercise. This is so good to watch all the time, pick any video. Good job there Mr.

  • @user-wk8vo4ju7o
    @user-wk8vo4ju7o Před 2 lety +15

    I love how you added color just by using Gaussian blur that's just a brilliant idea, thanks for this precious tutorial 🙏🙏

  • @MrWax
    @MrWax Před 2 lety +1

    This video is just excellent, thank you for taking the time to explain it in such detail!

  • @felipezenil9847
    @felipezenil9847 Před 2 lety +3

    As always, amazing and mindblowing ... a true source of the knowledge

  • @Scrubbini
    @Scrubbini Před 2 lety +1

    dude, I feel like I could learn a lot of stuff from you. Your videos are much appreciated and hugely informative! Thank you very much!!

  • @ZhenaraFinvora
    @ZhenaraFinvora Před 3 lety +2

    I cosplay and sometimes I have to completely change the background to something more fantastic, but just playing with the shading makes it so much more realistic! Thank you for this video which really explains in detail how to master shading and lighting!

  • @giovanniscavetta9080
    @giovanniscavetta9080 Před 2 lety +1

    Brilliant. I love that you're sharing things creative projects!

  • @df1938
    @df1938 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks! I've learned lots. I will have to re-watch a few times but there is so much in here 👌

  • @anugrahbahl3825
    @anugrahbahl3825 Před rokem

    I really find your tutorials helpful. And I noticed even after you have become popular in photoshop tutorials you still reply to comments and questions. That is your humbleness!!

  • @IanStiep
    @IanStiep Před 3 lety +9

    What a class, Unmesh! I always learn so much from you, I can't thank you enough! With your help, I upped my game on Photoshop to a professional level. My portfolio thank you so much!!!!

  • @ismazierx
    @ismazierx Před 2 lety +1

    Your videos are simply amazing ! Thanks for the very helpful tips :)

  • @JZ5U
    @JZ5U Před 2 lety +3

    What a professional. I dont even use PS but he's so informative and insightful of the entire process.

  • @nadyairene7136
    @nadyairene7136 Před 3 lety +1

    how perfect.. now we can literally telling friends we go around the world with this editing technique

  • @RhesaChristian
    @RhesaChristian Před 3 lety

    So much perfect, thank you for your kindness Unmesh! Love you! ❤️

  • @ravithokala101
    @ravithokala101 Před 3 lety +1

    Every time I say that's enough , the next step makes it better! It's magnificent amazing.

  • @wildan9082
    @wildan9082 Před 3 lety

    I learn a lot of new techniques from this single video.
    Amazing as usual!.

  • @reikograce3685
    @reikograce3685 Před 6 měsíci

    This is exactly what I needed. You executed this so well. Thank you for sharing!

  • @Lexgend
    @Lexgend Před 2 lety +2

    With your videos everything looks easy.Great job.

  • @friedhelf
    @friedhelf Před 3 lety

    That was exactly what I needed right now. And suddenly there it was. Thank you for the great content.

  • @chrisjavier3754
    @chrisjavier3754 Před 2 lety +2

    This really is some next level stuff.
    Great work man!

  • @arshanshaikh2044
    @arshanshaikh2044 Před 3 lety +2

    saw the intro! really excited

  •  Před 3 lety +1

    Wow. I've learned so much from you. I can't thank you enough. You're awesome.

  • @masudtazrian6791
    @masudtazrian6791 Před 3 lety +2

    Hi, I have been following your Photoshop tutorials for a while, I have learned a lot from your videos. The way you teach things from basics to advanced level is just awesome! Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

  • @grasundsteine
    @grasundsteine Před 3 lety +2

    You, Sir, are a wizard 🙏🏻 I appreciate your creations very much

  • @michaelswajda237
    @michaelswajda237 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you very much for your tutorial ! You're so didactic and passionate, I truely appreciate your work ! Best wishes 👍

  • @magodeoz1989
    @magodeoz1989 Před 3 lety +1

    You just covered some very essential concepts, nice one my friend!

  • @anuplonkar2198
    @anuplonkar2198 Před 3 lety +2

    This was the thing I was waiting for Long

  • @miraclemusic899
    @miraclemusic899 Před 2 lety

    Really professional. I hope one day I will be so good at it. Will support forever. From Indonesia with love

  • @munjeartgallery964
    @munjeartgallery964 Před 3 lety

    OMG you have shared this at such a right time. Thank you so much

  • @youtubelearning2990
    @youtubelearning2990 Před 2 lety

    Man, you make things very simple, thank you.

  • @desperado1265
    @desperado1265 Před 3 lety +1

    Insane I love your teaching method very simple and straight to the point, also the quality of the videos are very Professional

  • @scomart
    @scomart Před 3 lety

    Incredible attention to detail. Thanks!

  • @bala1000mina
    @bala1000mina Před 10 měsíci

    Very helpful tutorial! Thank you so much Unmesh!

  • @kukundrella4587
    @kukundrella4587 Před 2 lety

    Thank you! As always great value!

  • @poppysmic856
    @poppysmic856 Před 2 lety +2

    You're actually insane. And I thought I was perfectionistic... I love how you suggest there's still more that could be done and I absolutely believe you. Even though this is geared towards teaching digital skills, I think it also requires an artistic eye to execute. True masterclass.

  • @paulperez8696
    @paulperez8696 Před rokem

    This is so AMAZING!!! Thanks for this tutorial, I rally need it badly

  • @Megavoltt
    @Megavoltt Před 2 lety

    You are the real master on what you do and a very good teacher.Thank you very much.

  • @nguyenvanhoang5014
    @nguyenvanhoang5014 Před 3 lety +2

    You are the best teacher I ever learned on the network ever

  • @BuckBowen
    @BuckBowen Před rokem

    Didn't even need to watch 5 seconds before dropping a Like. Already knew this would be gold.

  • @hameer9730
    @hameer9730 Před rokem

    How someone can be this much perfect, Thanks unmesh for bieng an absolute teacher.

  • @idozaks7876
    @idozaks7876 Před 3 lety +2

    I love how even after 10 years of knowing photoshop I can learn new techniques from him

  • @pr4vus.studios
    @pr4vus.studios Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome video, you're the best Photoshop magician on CZcams, each example looks awesome, is clear and well explained. Thank you.

  • @uhorne
    @uhorne Před 3 lety +6

    Also a quick tip. If you have the move tool selected, you can adjust opacity with the numbers bar. 1 = 10%, 2 = 20% and so on. Clicking 1 and 2 quickly after each other is 12%.
    If you want to adjust the fill, hold shift and click a number.
    If the brush is selected, the it applies to opacity and fill for the brush.
    Also 0 = 100%

  • @Blietman
    @Blietman Před 3 lety

    Awesome, as always! Thanks!

  • @tkurisuu
    @tkurisuu Před 2 lety

    I'm sleep-deprived and it felt like I was watching Bob Ross just patiently talking about what he does on the canvas. Also, the way he just speaks and uses facial expressions feels so warming and welcoming to the viewer. Love these videos, every time a watch an old or new one.

  • @teresabaptista7016
    @teresabaptista7016 Před 3 lety

    I love your tutorials. Thank you so much.

  • @hemesh469
    @hemesh469 Před měsícem

    your tutorial videos are "ABSOLUTE CINEMA"

  • @darshanmomaya65
    @darshanmomaya65 Před 2 lety +1

    I got so much skill by just watching this guy that i can make a career outta it xD truly wish i could support this guy rn but later, imma definitely.

  • @khalil2160
    @khalil2160 Před 2 lety

    I can't believe this is all free! Thank you...

  • @xoverpalm
    @xoverpalm Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much ! I learned and I continue learning a lot with ur videos ;) ❤

  • @shaurya5603
    @shaurya5603 Před 3 lety +1

    This tutorial is just so perfect

  • @artemiskokkinou440
    @artemiskokkinou440 Před 3 lety

    thank you so much !!! You are are a teacher for me !!! have a nice day !!!

  • @damonlittle3415
    @damonlittle3415 Před rokem

    learned alot from this video, thank you! You are a true artist

  • @nicodela6854
    @nicodela6854 Před 2 lety

    Learned so many valuable things in this video, thank you so much !

  • @hombresito_graffiks2721
    @hombresito_graffiks2721 Před 3 lety +1

    36 minutes of Masta Unmesh!!?? Stop all you do and listen!!! 💪💪