Join Kevin Stohlmeyer for an in-depth discussion in this video Automating shadow creation, part of Photoshop: Processing Product Photos.
…Another method that we can automate our shadow creation is…by adding our filters and noise to an automatic action.…If we're creating a manual shadow, we're still going to have to do…the initial drawing and painting of the shadow as you see here.…After that, I can automate the rest of the features.…First, I want to make sure that I've changed my shadow to a smart object and…again, I can do that by right clicking and just converting it to a smart object.…Then, I'm going to set up a new action that I'm going to call shadow.…
Everything I do now, again, is going to be recorded.…So, I'm going to go through the same steps we went to in an earlier movie.…By going to Filter>Blur>Gaussian Blur and applying…the appropriate Gaussian blur for the overall shadow.…And then Filter>Blur>Motion Blur.…Again, matching the angle of the highlights and shadows.…And finally, adding 2% noise to the overall shadow to make…it look a little more realistic, then simply click Stop to finish recording.…
Now, if I have the same product shots that are consistent…
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Released
4/29/2014- Selecting the right product shot for post-processing
- Using a tablet for detail work
- Adjusting exposure
- Correcting color cast
- Removing dust and scratches
- Retouching a product shot with the Healing tools
- Creating silhouettes with layer masks and clipping paths
- Adding shadows and highlights
- Replacing product colors
- Automating parts of your workflow
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome52s
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1. Getting Started
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Getting started50s
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2. Color Correction
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3. Retouching
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4. Creating Silhouettes
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5. Realistic Shadows
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6. Enhancing the Product
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Transforming the label1m 48s
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Adding realistic highlights2m 47s
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7. Automation
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The batch-automation process2m 25s
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Automating color correction1m 27s
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Automating shadow creation2m 14s
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Conclusion
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Next steps29s
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