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How Do I Create a Reflection in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 11:19 am

Photoshop is a very versatile program that can be used for many different purposes. One of those is creating reflections. You can use Photoshop to create a reflection for any image, whether it’s a photo of a person or object, or even a logo or graphic.

Here are the steps to create a reflection in Photoshop:

1) Open the image you want to reflect in Photoshop.

2) Duplicate the layer by going to Layer > Duplicate Layer.

3) Flip the layer by going to Edit > Transform > Flip Vertical.

4) Move the layer below the original layer.

5) Add a gradient map by going to Layer > New Adjustment Layer > Gradient Map. In the gradient map dialogue box, choose the “Reflective” preset.

6) Change the blending mode of the gradient map layer to “Overlay”.

7) Lower the opacity of the gradient map layer until you’re happy with the results.

And that’s it! You’ve successfully added a reflection to your image using Photoshop.

PRO TIP: Please be aware that creating a reflection in Photoshop can be a tricky process. If you are not familiar with the software, we recommend that you seek out tutorials or ask for help from a more experienced user.
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