Give an object a shadow [Easy]

[ShadowRSonic]

I'll be doing this in PDN but the steps are basically the same as in photoshop / GIMP

WARNING PAINT USERS** YOU CANNOT USE THIS TUT

WARNING HIGH LEVEL USERS** YOU MAY WANT TO TURN AROUND

Let's start:

 

• Open your image editing program
  
• Open a render of a pic, search Here for one
  
• Use the magic wand to select the transparent area
  
• Invert selection by using CTRL + I
  
• Press CTRL + C (copy)
  
• Go to File > New (the dimensions should be correct already)
  
• Press CTRL +V (Paste)
  
• Repeat steps three and four
  
• Press Delete (Delete selected areas) You should now have a replica of your render
  
• Make sure you're working with your copy then fill the render in black (not the bg) (use backspace to fill)
  
• Now Press CTRL + C (copy)
  
• Go to file > new (Dimensions are pre-pepared)
  
• Click "Add new layer" - Make sure it's on top ofbackground
  
• Press CTRL + V (Paste)
  
• Go to your original render
  
• Repeat steps three and four
  
• Press CTRL + C (copy)
  
• Go to the image you pasted the black thing on
  
• Click "Add new layer" - Make sure it's on top of the layer which has the black thing
  
• Press CTRL + V (paste)
  
• Go to the left hand side of the pasted image and squish it to teh right a bit
  
• You should see some of the shadow
  
• Lower the opacity of the layer with the shadow on to 190
  
• *Optional* Gaussian blur at 15px
  
• *Optional* Find a background and paste it on to the "background" layer
  

When you've finished here is what the result should be like:

adding the blur step to it removes the jagged edge on the shadow

[spoiler=Image]

 

 

Sorry I didn't add pics for the tutorial, but you all use GIMP / PS so pics of PDN wouldn't help

+reps would be appreciated from those who found this helpful !

[Uchiha]

BLUR IT TOO.(Gaussion Blur 15px)

This can help newbies

[ShadowRSonic]

BLUR IT TOO.(Gaussion Blur 15px)

This can help newbies

Thanks, It gets rid of the sharp edges

*Added to tutorial*

[Kizzi]

This tutorial is silly. You've added some random steps, it's definitely not medium difficulty, and just generally made it look harder than it is.

[Cyber Altair]

Get PS and use Drop Shadow >.>

[ShadowRSonic]

This tutorial is silly. You've added some random steps' date=' it's definitely not medium difficulty, and just generally made it look harder than it is.

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This is kinda for newbies.

And they wouldn't find it easy.

I suggest if you're three stars or higher you shouldn't visit this tutorial.

Also about the PS thing.

Why is everyone so god damn lazy :P

[Kizzi]

This tutorial is silly. You've added some random steps' date=' it's definitely not medium difficulty, and just generally made it look harder than it is.

[/quote']

This is kinda for newbies.

And they wouldn't find it easy.

I suggest if you're three stars or higher you shouldn't visit this tutorial.

Also about the PS thing.

Why is everyone so god damn lazy :P

This clearly claims to be medium difficulty, it's not for newbies. Also, there is no direct correlation between graphic design level and YCM post level. <_<

[Cyber Altair]

PS is just way better that's why.

[ShadowRSonic]

This tutorial is silly. You've added some random steps' date=' it's definitely not medium difficulty, and just generally made it look harder than it is.

[/quote']

This is kinda for newbies.

And they wouldn't find it easy.

I suggest if you're three stars or higher you shouldn't visit this tutorial.

Also about the PS thing.

Why is everyone so god damn lazy :P

This clearly claims to be medium difficulty, it's not for newbies. Also, there is no direct correlation between graphic design level and YCM post level. <_<

There, changed. Ya happy nao?

[Yasu]

PS = Drop Shadow so meh...

[+Jono]

Or you could just go to fx ---> Drop Shadow and edit to your liking... -_-

[ShadowRSonic]

Or you could just go to fx ---> Drop Shadow and edit to your liking... -_-

Not everyone likes to use photoshop.

[Cyber Altair]

Or you could just go to fx ---> Drop Shadow and edit to your liking... -_-

Not everyone likes to use photoshop.

 

What? Everyone likes to use Photoshop >.>

 

It's just that not all have it =P

[Dark]

I am pretty sure there is a Drop Shadow option on GIMP as well. But good tut for the newbies who know nothing bout GFX.

[Kizzi]

This tutorial is silly. You've added some random steps' date='[/b'] it's definitely not medium difficulty, and just generally made it look harder than it is.

This is kinda for newbies.

And they wouldn't find it easy.

I suggest if you're three stars or higher you shouldn't visit this tutorial.

Also about the PS thing.

Why is everyone so god damn lazy :P

This clearly claims to be medium difficulty, it's not for newbies. Also, there is no direct correlation between graphic design level and YCM post level. <_<

There, changed. Ya happy nao?

 

There's still the bolded part of my original post.

 

Or you could just go to fx ---> Drop Shadow and edit to your liking... -_-

Not everyone likes to use photoshop.

 

What? Everyone likes to use Photoshop >.>

 

Just not everyone have it =P

lol Altair being harsh on typos

[Yasu]

[ShadowRSonic]

Why is everyone commenting on that?

Stop nao.

Many newbies won't have photoshop or if they do, it would probably be dysfunctional as they would have attempted to download a cracked version instead of buying it.

Paint.NET is an open source program and is not just limited to it's original features. Even newbies can create advanced plugins for this program. <- my own words

I bet photoshop doesn't have a "wet floor reflection" or "Water reflection". Or many features Paint.NET have.

I would also like to add making custom images by not using just one filter is a lot better, if you use just one filter you should not be able to take any credit for the image.

[problematica]

Besides the fact that the picture isn't photoshop, there still is GIMP and that's free.

If people are getting messed up versions of cracked PS, then they're doing it wrong

People make plugins for GIMP and PS all the time, and water reflection can be done in like 5 steps

Also, drop shadow gives a better result

[Jovi Siagian]

PS Portable says hello. It's free and works fine with 3 of my Photoshops (1 CS3, and 2 CS4) and Infinity Sparker's Photoshop. If we can use the easy way, why do we have to use the hard way?

[Yasu]

Why is everyone commenting on that?

Stop nao.

Many newbies won't have photoshop or if they do' date=' it would probably be dysfunctional as they would have attempted to download a cracked version instead of buying it.

Paint.NET is an open source program and is not just limited to it's original features. Even newbies can create advanced plugins for this program. <- my own words

I bet photoshop doesn't have a "wet floor reflection" or "Water reflection". Or many features Paint.NET have.

I would also like to add making custom images by not using just one filter is a lot better, if you use just one filter you should not be able to take any credit for the image.

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That's Gimp -.-"

[sup10111]

y wood i want 2 add a shadow???

[ShadowRSonic]

y wood i want 2 add a shadow???

Might not ever want to, might want to.

It's always useful to learn.

[sup10111]

i guess

 

anyway cool tut!!!1

[Nnoitra Jiruga]

PS is just way better that's why.

Well with common sense you can do it on GIMP