Note: In this series of lessons only manual methods of images editing will be described. Plug-ins will not be touched because they are not multipurpose and totally illegal. (Please show me the person who has the license.) And every respected professional should be able to edit images manually. 

Theory

Shadows are considered to be one of stumbling blocks for all designers. They usually judge the quality of works as well as designer’s level of mastering from the shadows. There are some stereotypes or so called rules of good forms that we are judging the quality of shadows from.

A Photoshop tutorial teaching how to make a fun realistic–looking effect.