Creating a shadow for a complex object is a little more involved than the freehand shading we've done so far. In this section, we'll create a shadow for a more intricate object.

Creating a logo animation with dreamy dancing lights and shadows

Shadows are a part of everyday life and, it sometimes seems, a part of most images we see in print or on the Web.

Add a shadow to any person you'd like.

Make your graphics stand out with these drop shadows.

Here I'll explain how to work as a Pro with shadow. It`s impossible to show all different skills here, but I suggest you to try and experiment.

This is a basic tutorial that will teach you several ways to make a dropshadow in Photoshop.

You should think about adding dramatic shadows to a photo when you want to create an emotional edge or emphasize a specific area or feature of the subject.

Advanced shadow techniques from Photoshop pro Mark Galer.

Obtaining a good shot of a shadow interacting with your subject can be difficult, especially considering that you can cast shadows too... but why spend hours frustrated by nature's lighting problems, when you can simply take any shot you like and add your shadows later?

In this tutorial I will teach you how to cast a realistic shadow that will top off your picture perfectly.

This teaches you how to make a very realistic shadow in Photoshop - in this case, the shadow is made by a cow. Also teaches how to cut and paste a part of one image into another (cow into parking lot, cow into McDonald's, etc...)

Overemphatic shadows can often ruin the balance of photos, and they can even mask out details. There are several methods and features for retaining balance (e.g. Shadow/Highlights, contained in Photoshop CS and above), but the most effective way is to handle the problem yourself.

Control highligts and shadows in a photograph.

We lighten up shadowed areas while breaking in those unruly highlights.

Learn a simple and versatile method of casting a shadow from any complex object in Adobe Photoshop. I find myself using this technique on a regular basis.

Learn how to truly make a picture worth a thousand words by adding a different shadow behind someone in a photo, as if the person will one day become the image in the shadow! A fun, easy and popular Photoshop effect that's limited only by your imagination!

Adobe Photoshop includes Layer Styles, a number of automated effects that you can apply to layers, including drop shadows, glows, beveling, and embossing, as well as a color fill effect.

Scan your hand and then chop it off (digitally).

This tutorial will teach you how to change an actual photo to give it a hand-drawn type effect.