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How Do I Make a Mirror Reflection in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 23, 2022 @ 10:14 pm

Photoshop is a great tool for creating mirror reflections. Here are some tips on how to create a mirror reflection in Photoshop:

1. First, open the image you want to use in Photoshop. Make sure the image is flipped horizontally so that it’s a mirror image of the original.

2. Next, go to the layer menu and duplicate the layer you’re working on. This will create a copy of the layer which we will use to create the reflection.

3. To create the reflection, go to Edit > Transform > Flip Vertical.

This will flip the layer so that it’s a mirror image of the original layer.

4. Now we need to add a blur to the reflection so it looks realistic. Go to Filter > Blur > Gaussian Blur and apply a small amount of blur to the reflection layer.

5. Finally, we need to reduce the opacity of the reflection layer so it looks like it’s reflecting in water or glass. To do this, go to Layer > Layer Style > Opacity and reduce the opacity to around 50%.

And there you have it! Those are some simple tips on how to create a mirror reflection in Photoshop.

PRO TIP: When creating a mirror reflection in Photoshop, be aware that the process will reverse the image. This means that any text or other elements in the image will be reversed as well. Take care to position these elements accordingly before starting the process.
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