blanket removal

[Josie Stahl]

Hi Damien, I got myself in a pickle by using a blanket that the couple now wants removed. I have added in part of a boot, a pant leg and some grass and leaves. I know it still needs shadows and darkening, but I'm stuck. Can you help me out? How does my fix look so far? First photo is SOOR.

[Damien Symonds]

Holy moley!  You've done an excellent job, well done!

You're right, just add some shadowing and call it done.

[Josie Stahl]

Really? Man, you've made my day!

I'll see if I can add shadowing. that's the part I'm struggling with.

[Damien Symonds]

Can I see a screenshot of your layers panel?

[Josie Stahl]

K. I'll get that tomorrow.

[Josie Stahl]

[Damien Symonds]

So generally for shadowing I add a Hue/Saturation layer and move the Lightness slider to about -60.  Then invert the mask.  Then paint on gently to add the shadow where needed.

[Josie Stahl]

Thank you! I will give it a go.

 

[Josie Stahl]

Does the shadow look ok? Goodness, you gave me a much easier way than I would have attempted.

[Damien Symonds]

I think you uploaded the previous version again?

[Josie Stahl]

[Damien Symonds]

That's great, well done.