Shadows/Highlights as Smart Object

Those of you are using Photoshop CS must have come across Shadows and Highlights. This is a very useful filter to use for correcting shadows and highlights in photos. Also it can be used in a non-destructive way which means your image will not be affected by the adjustments.Step 1 : I have opened this free stock image from  ~Amliel You will find it here. It belongs to http://amliel.deviantart.com/Step 2 : In The Layers pallete right click the layer thumbnail on the Background Layer. From the popup menu click on Convert to Smart Object.This is how the Layers palette  looks after conversion of the image to a smart object.Step 3 :...

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Clear Glass Sphere in Photoshop

Creating a clear glass sphere is not difficult in Photoshop. It will be a realistic sphere which you can create from nothing. You do not need to be highly skilled in Photoshop to follow along. You will find the steps easy to understand. You will need two images. It will be good if you use high resolution ones. You can download the ones I will be using. They are free stock images and of high resolution.Step 1 : I have opened this image in Photoshop. You can download it here. It belongs to http://dying-soul-stock.deviantart.com/Step 2 : I have also opened this image in Photoshop. You will find it here. It belongs to http://amliel.deviantart.com/...

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