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How to Use Image-Based Lighting in Photoshop CS6 Extended

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This post is part of a series called Using Photoshop's 3D Capabilities.
How to Match 3D Ground Planes With a Vanishing Point

In this tutorial, Steve Caplin will explain how to create convincing location effects using Photoshop's 3D tools. In the process, he will show you how to set up specularity of textures, how to soften and position shadows, and how to use image-based lighting. Let's get started!

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Steve Caplin
Steve Caplin is a freelance digital artist, author and journalist. His satirical photomontage illustrations have appeared in newspapers and magazines around the world, from London to New York to Rome. He is the author of a dozen books, including the best-selling How to Cheat in Photoshop series. Steve has been writing about digital graphics for over 20 years.
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