A rogue shadow can ruin an otherwise great portrait. Happily, if you have a good-sized patch of non-shadowy skin next to the shadowy part, you can often remove the shadow completely. And if not, you can always lighten the shadows so they’re not as noticeable. In this column, you’ll learn a nondestructive technique for both. Let’s get started!
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Creating text inside a shape is one of the coolest text tricks in the book. By drawing a shape with the built-in shape tools and then using the Type tool inside it, the edges of your text follow the contours of the shape. In this column, you’ll put text inside a triangle, and then you’ll put text inside a shape drawn with the Pen tool.
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In Photoshop, anything is possible. That includes making a digital photo look like it was printed and folded; lovingly toted around for years in someone’s wallet. This folded paper effect is a slick graphic design trick that can evoke a feeling of nostalgia. Today you’ll learn how to produce the effect on separate layers so you can swap in different photos.
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Photoshop’s ability to clip one layer to another lets you push the top layer’s content through the shape of the layer or layer group underneath it. That could be a shape drawn with one of the built-in shape tools, a shape made with the Lasso or Pen tool, a brushstroke, or even text. In this column, you’ll learn how to push a portrait through a grid of squares.
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In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to combine two photos to create a fake window reflection. It’s a great way to add a moody vibe, as well as increased depth and interest to your image. All you need is a portrait that looks like it was taken indoors and a street scene that was taken in a similar lighting condition. Let’s get started!
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