Shading is one of the most important aspects of any photo editing job. It can make a big difference in the final product, and there are a lot of different ways to do it. In this tutorial, we’re going to show you how to shade in Photoshop using three different methods: the gradient tool, the dodge and burn tool, and the layer mask. The gradient tool is probably the easiest way to shade in your photos. Just click on the gradient bar at the bottom of the screen, choose a color from the palette that corresponds with your desired shade, and drag it up or down until you get the shading you want. If you want to add more detail to your shading, you can use the dodge and burn tool. This lets you lighten or darken specific areas of your photo by clicking and dragging on either side of an area that you want darkened or lightened. You can also use this tool to create highlights or shadows. Finally, if you want to create a more subtle shading effect, you can use the layer mask feature. This lets you hide parts of your photo without affecting other parts (as long as those other parts are still visible). To do this, first select all of your layers by clicking on their icons at the top of your screen (or pressing Command+A). Then click on the “Layer Mask” icon at the bottom of your screen (it looks like a black square with a white cross inside it). Now just drag any part of your image onto this mask so that only that part is hidden from view. ..


title: “How To Shade In Photoshop” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-05” author: “Dina Schaeffer”

When you’re shading in Photoshop, it’s important to keep in mind the following:

  • Shadows should be very deep and even, with a very small amount of light shining through.
  • Tints should be light and subtle, with a lightness that is consistent throughout the image.
  • Blacks should be very dark and even, with a very small amount of light shining through.