This is a very simple, quick, Photoshop Tip how to create Reflection in 3 simple steps. I will be using iMac image in this tutorial, but you can use whatever you like.
Step 1:
Create New Document in Photoshop, and fill the background with i.e. #222222 color. Import iMac image in this document.
Duplicate iMac image, and go to Edit -> Transform -> Flip Vertical. Shift duplicated layer few pixels down.
Step 2:
Choose Rectangular Marquee Tool (M) and make a selection.
Now, go to Select -> Modify -> Feather (Shift + F6) and type 30px or more. You should have a selection similar to the one shown in the image.
Press the backspace key a few times until you are satisfied. This will create a nice faded reflection.
Step 3:
Lower the Opacity of duplicated layer to around 50-60%.
That’s it!
We create nice faded reflection in 3 simple steps in less then 3 minutes.
Thanks for reading!
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About Nikola Lazarevic
Web Designer, Blogger, M.Sc in Electronic Engineering from Nis, Serbia. Founder of webexpedition18.com. You can find me on Twitter.
Its true about the reflection, but the 3D isn’t real anymore
7. Dec. 2009.
Well explained, great tutorial. Las Vegas Web Design
6. Aug. 2010.