Discover how to easily create natural shadows using the Layer Technique in Photoshop! In this tutorial, we will use the concept of shadow hardness and intensity to paint a shadow layer by layer. Using Opacity and Blur Gallery filter as powerful tools in our arsenal we will make sure that the shadow maintains a smooth and natural gradient. This lesson will cover the concept of how a shadow is constructed, followed by using fundamental tools like Layers, Opacity, Field Blur, and Tilt Shift, to simulate a real shadow. We will also learn a unique trick where we use grain to make the shadow more realistic. I hope you enjoy this video. Thank you so much for watching 🙂 ► Support the Channel & Gain Premium Access: https://www.patreon.com/piximperfect ► Watch for Free – The First 3 Classes of My Ultimate Online Photoshop Course: https://pix.live/freelessons ► Timestamps: 00:00 Understanding the Layers of Shadows 01:48 Mask and Separate 02:47 Increase the Headroom! 03:11 Layering the Shadows #1 06:11 Layering the Shadows #2 08:11 Layering the Shadows #3 08:53 Layering the Shadows #4 09:50 The Most Important Step! 11:10 Finishing Touches (Optional) 12:33 Trick to Make it Natural 13:47 Recap 14:18 A Quick Improvement! ► Recommended Software & Gear: ✅ My Graphic Tablet: https://pix.live/wacom ✅ Recommended Budget Tablet: https://pix.live/wacomlite ✅ Try Photoshop for Free: https://pix.live/photoshop ✅ Artificial Intelligence Photo Editor: https://pix.live/luminarai ✅ Unlimited Photoshop Actions, Plugins, and Stock Photos: https://pix.live/envato ✅ Best 300+ High-Quality 50MP Skies for Sky Replacement: https://pix.live/skykit ✅ Primary Microphone: https://pix.live/mic1 ✅ Second Microphone: https://pix.live/mic2 ✅ Audio Interface: https://pix.live/audiointerface ✅ Filmed with: https://pix.live/camera ✅ Lens: https://pix.live/lens ✅ Music: https://pix.live/music ✅ The App I Use for YouTube Growth: https://pix.live/ytapp ► PiXimperfect Merch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/piximperfect ► PiXimperfect Actions: https://gumroad.com/piximperfect ► Downloads: 1. Starting PSD (Masked): https://pix.live/shadowscratchstartpsd 2. Finished PSD: https://bit.ly/3kY6aka (Only for our Patreon Family) ► Share: https://goo.gl/IUhnUl ► Let’s Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piximperfect Facebook: http://facebook.com/piximperfect Twitter: https://twitter.com/piximperfect