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Lighting effects types, Adjust a point light in the preview window, Adjust an infinite light in the preview window – Adobe Photoshop CC 2014 v.14.xx User Manual

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From an Expert: Lighting Effects tutorials

Quickly master the dedicated Lighting Effects workspace. This

tutorial from Dan Moughamian

gives you a step-by-step tour.

Also, see this

CS6 Lighting Effects

overview video by Matt Kloskowski.

Lighting Effects types

You can choose from several lighting types:

Shines light in all directions from directly above the image—like a light bulb.

Shines light across an entire plane—like the sun.

Casts an elliptical beam of light. The line in the preview window defines the light direction and angle, and the handles define the edges of

the ellipse.

Adjust a Point light in the preview window

1. In the Properties panel, choose Point from the top menu.

2. In the preview window, adjust the light:

To move the light, drag anywhere on the canvas.

To change the spread of light (reflecting a light moving closer or farther away), drag the white section of the Intensity ring at the center.

An Intensity value of 100 is brightest, normal lighting is about 50, negative intensity takes away light, and –100 intensity produces no
light.

Adjust an Infinite light in the preview window

1. In the Properties panel, choose Infinite from the top menu.

2. Adjust the light:

To change the direction, drag the handle at the end of the line.

To change brightness, drag the white section of the Intensity ring at the center of the light controls.

Adjust a Spot light in the preview window

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