How’d They Do That? No. 01: Gaining Perspective

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This mini-lesson consists of three parts. In the first part, I teach you how to create a “virtual room” with a piece of patterned paper. In the second part, you will learn how to create a custom shadow for an image. In the third part, I will teach you how to distort that shadow and make it appear cast across the virtual floor and up the virtual wall.

You will learn how to:

This lesson includes:

• A 5-page, full-color pdf with screen shots (in PS CS3) and step-by-step instructions for Photoshop and Photoshop Elements users.
• The “Coffee Shop” paper pack with 5 patterned papers and one digital rub-on, all designed by Katie Pertiet

You will need:
Adobe Photoshop or Photoshop Elements
Adobe Acrobat

Difficulty:
While I do provide every step necessary to complete the techniques, it is helpful to have some experience with opening and closing files and a basic knowledge of the Photoshop or Photoshop Elements workspace.

Note:
This information was previously distributed in a “How’d They Do That?” Chat. If you participated in that chat, you already have this product. File Size: 17MB