Shadow question

I would duplicate "you" and drag the layer behind (to the bottom) adjust the brightness/contrast all of the way down to basically black, throw on a gaussian blur (size depends on the image size and preference, diffusion etc of the shadow) less blur=more shadow definition), reduce the opacity 50 to 75 and multiply.
"bob" wrote in message

Hi,
I’m working on a picture of me and I just removed the background (it was

an

outdoor picture).
I’d like to have the background completely white (which it is now), but

I’d

like to create a shadow of me. I know I could use the brush tool with a ‘shadowy’ brush, but how do I make it look like my silouhette? Is there a tool that could do that? I’m not much of an artist, so doing it by hand

(or

by mouse) won’t look too good (I already tried it and cringe at the

result).

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
bob

btw, I’m using PhotoShop 7.0

"Digital Art Resources" wrote in message

I would duplicate "you" and drag the layer behind (to the bottom) adjust

the

brightness/contrast all of the way down to basically black, throw on a gaussian blur (size depends on the image size and preference, diffusion

etc

of the shadow) less blur=more shadow definition), reduce the opacity 50 to 75 and multiply.

Thanks, I’ll give it a try and post the results.

"Digital Art Resources" wrote in message

I would duplicate "you" and drag the layer behind (to the bottom) adjust

the

brightness/contrast all of the way down to basically black, throw on a gaussian blur (size depends on the image size and preference, diffusion

etc

of the shadow) less blur=more shadow definition), reduce the opacity 50 to 75 and multiply.

How’s this? It’s my first try (as per your suggestion): http://www.infantino.net/infantinowpf03.gif

bob wrote:

Hi,
I’m working on a picture of me and I just removed the background (it was an outdoor picture).
I’d like to have the background completely white (which it is now), but I’d like to create a shadow of me. I know I could use the brush tool with a ‘shadowy’ brush, but how do I make it look like my silouhette? Is there a tool that could do that? I’m not much of an artist, so doing it by hand (or by mouse) won’t look too good (I already tried it and cringe at the result). Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
bob

btw, I’m using PhotoShop 7.0

If you have really done a good job of removing the background, here’s an easy way:

First duplicate the layer and turn off visibility on the original. This gives you a backup of the layer should you mess up(you could also make a Snapshot in History).

Make sure white is the background swatch in the tool palette.Select the figure by selecting the white space around it. Ctrl-I to inverse. Then Shift-Ctrl-J to transport to another layer in the same spot. Double click on the layer in the palette to get the Styles dialog and choose Drop Shadow. Make your shadow, choose color, opacity, distance, etc.

At this point you may notice you need to do a little cleanup around the figure. Do this with the eraser set really small. The shadow will behave and you won’t be able to directly affect it.

Now if you want to distort or manipulate the shadow (elongate it, say) Right-click on the little "F" on the layer in the palette and choose Create Layer from the context menu. That will put the shadow on its own layer. Then you can use Transform or whatever to pull the shadow around.

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hehe pretty goo. I would lighten up the shadow a bit and soften up the shadow around the elbows and the top of the head.
"bob" wrote in message

"Digital Art Resources" wrote in message

I would duplicate "you" and drag the layer behind (to the bottom) adjust

the

brightness/contrast all of the way down to basically black, throw on a gaussian blur (size depends on the image size and preference, diffusion

etc

of the shadow) less blur=more shadow definition), reduce the opacity 50

to

75 and multiply.

How’s this? It’s my first try (as per your suggestion): http://www.infantino.net/infantinowpf03.gif

in looking at the image, you might want to soften up the edges of the real "you". Add a layer mask and use a soft brush to paint out some of the harsh edges, here is an example of how doing that might make the image look a little better.
http://www.digitalartresources.com/infantinowpf03tpcopy.gif "bob" wrote in message

"Digital Art Resources" wrote in message

I would duplicate "you" and drag the layer behind (to the bottom) adjust

the

brightness/contrast all of the way down to basically black, throw on a gaussian blur (size depends on the image size and preference, diffusion

etc

of the shadow) less blur=more shadow definition), reduce the opacity 50

to

75 and multiply.

How’s this? It’s my first try (as per your suggestion): http://www.infantino.net/infantinowpf03.gif

Beautiful!
Mine looked pretty good, but you made it look fabulous.
I’m still new to PhotoShop, so the added touches you did went a little over my head.
But thanks for your input.
bob

"Digital Art Resources" wrote in message

in looking at the image, you might want to soften up the edges of the real "you". Add a layer mask and use a soft brush to paint out some of the

harsh

edges, here is an example of how doing that might make the image look a little better.
http://www.digitalartresources.com/infantinowpf03tpcopy.gif "bob" wrote in message

"Digital Art Resources" wrote in

message

I would duplicate "you" and drag the layer behind (to the bottom)

adjust

the

brightness/contrast all of the way down to basically black, throw on a gaussian blur (size depends on the image size and preference,

diffusion

etc

of the shadow) less blur=more shadow definition), reduce the opacity

50

to

75 and multiply.

How’s this? It’s my first try (as per your suggestion): http://www.infantino.net/infantinowpf03.gif

Sorry, but i think the shadow is wrong or the wall
or floor behind you is at an angle (not like a wall or floor should be). If you cast a shadow on the floor it must be a different angle and if there would be a wall the shadow also will look different.

Examples:

http://rangers.siegler.net/images/players/randyjohnson/bigun it090402.jpg

http://www.narin.com/attila/photos/anguilla/axaC0039.jpg

http://catcode.com/evergreen/wall_shadow_540.jpg

See how the shadow behaves because the shadow always needs something to be seen.

Greetings from Germany
Bee Dee

"bob" schrieb im Newsbeitrag

Hi,
I’m working on a picture of me and I just removed the background (it was

an

outdoor picture).
I’d like to have the background completely white (which it is now), but

I’d

like to create a shadow of me. I know I could use the brush tool with a ‘shadowy’ brush, but how do I make it look like my silouhette? Is there a tool that could do that? I’m not much of an artist, so doing it by hand

(or

by mouse) won’t look too good (I already tried it and cringe at the

result).

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
bob

btw, I’m using PhotoShop 7.0

I would just do a drop shadow of yourself, then create a separate layer with the shadow and adjust perspective on it.

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"Digital Art Resources" wrote in message

I would duplicate "you" and drag the layer behind (to the bottom) adjust

the

brightness/contrast all of the way down to basically black, throw on a gaussian blur (size depends on the image size and preference, diffusion

etc

of the shadow) less blur=more shadow definition), reduce the opacity 50

to

75 and multiply.

How’s this? It’s my first try (as per your suggestion): http://www.infantino.net/infantinowpf03.gif

"Black Forrest" wrote in message

Sorry, but i think the shadow is wrong or the wall
or floor behind you is at an angle (not like a wall or floor should be). If you cast a shadow on the floor it must be a different angle and if there would be a wall the shadow also will look different.

Examples:

Yes, I see your point about the shadows, but in my picture it’s not supposed to be a realisitic shadow…more like a cartoon shadow. DigitalArtResources made a beautiful one that I’d like to duplicate. I don’t want to use his, but to make my own. I’m still new so his tips (as well as edjh’s) are a little beyond me, but I’ll take my time and see what I can do. Thanks to all for your help and suggestions. I’ll post my pic again when I make more changes.
bob

ahem…her tips.
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"Black Forrest" wrote in message

Sorry, but i think the shadow is wrong or the wall
or floor behind you is at an angle (not like a wall or floor should be). If you cast a shadow on the floor it must be a different angle and if there would be a wall the shadow also will look different.

Examples:

Yes, I see your point about the shadows, but in my picture it’s not

supposed

to be a realisitic shadow…more like a cartoon shadow.

DigitalArtResources

made a beautiful one that I’d like to duplicate. I don’t want to use his, but to make my own. I’m still new so his tips (as well as edjh’s) are a little beyond me, but I’ll take my time and see what I can do. Thanks to all for your help and suggestions. I’ll post my pic again when

I

make more changes.
bob

Sorry
🙂

"Digital Art Resources" wrote in message

ahem…her tips.
"bob" wrote in message

"Black Forrest" wrote in message

Sorry, but i think the shadow is wrong or the wall
or floor behind you is at an angle (not like a wall or floor should be). If you cast a shadow on the floor it must be a different angle and if there would be a wall the shadow also will look different.

Examples:

Yes, I see your point about the shadows, but in my picture it’s not

supposed

to be a realisitic shadow…more like a cartoon shadow.

DigitalArtResources

made a beautiful one that I’d like to duplicate. I don’t want to use

his,

but to make my own. I’m still new so his tips (as well as edjh’s) are a little beyond me, but I’ll take my time and see what I can do. Thanks to all for your help and suggestions. I’ll post my pic again

when

I

make more changes.
bob

On Tue, 10 Feb 2004 06:15:02 -0800, "Digital Art Resources" wrote:

ahem…her tips.

You’ll get used to it – happens to me *so* often 😉

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even if I use my 1st name, Tracy, it still happens!
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On Tue, 10 Feb 2004 06:15:02 -0800, "Digital Art Resources" wrote:

ahem…her tips.

You’ll get used to it – happens to me *so* often 😉

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On Thu, 12 Feb 2004 07:17:17 -0800, "Digital Art Resources" wrote:

even if I use my 1st name, Tracy, it still happens!

LOL! I think men have an attention span problem 😉

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