Reflections Here's a different tutorial: Look at the first image
and try to decompose what each layer could be? What would you
do to create a reflection.
How would you create something like this? Assuming your dog
had been extracted first.
1.
Start by creating a copy the dog, and use >Edit>Transform>Flip
Vertical.
2.
Using "Free Transform" (CTRL+T) you
could squeeze it's height, create a perspective and move it around...
(There is no perfect solution, as the angle of the desired reflection
will have a big impact on the final shape.
3.
Now reduce the brightness and apply a Gaussian
Blur.
4.
It would be nice if the "reflection" would fade away...
How would you do that? There is several options... you could
a) create a 'Mask' to do the Fade Out. b) Use a Heavily Feathered
shape to erase the lower part of the reflection. c) Add a White
to Transparent gradient above the reflection.
You might also reduce the opacity of the layer to get the desired
effect..
5.
What's missing here? it would be nice to add a shadow under this
cute little dog. On a separate layer, simply draw a black line
and use a Gaussian Blur.
What
could you do to the reflection to make it look like the reflection
is in the water? (HINT: Try a Filter)
This
trick can also be used to enhance your Landscape photos.
