How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop from Coursera

After we finish this project, you will be able to create a reflection of any landscape you like whether it’s in the morning or evening, and add different effects to it using Photoshop.

Throughout the project, you will be able to use basic tools like the transform tool and you will identify layers on Photoshop.

This is for anyone who is a beginner level designer that is interested in adding some life to a boring picture they want to use. It can also be for photographers who want to add a little bit of spark and brighten up photos they took on a trip.

This project will be fun and super simple, it helps turn a picture in your imagination into reality. It will also help anyone who wants to launch a new product in their collection, but didn’t have the right setting during a photoshoot. The tools we will learn together will help us create a reflection to amplify the photo. It will turn from a normal image to an artwork with a few small edits. Adobe Photoshop is used to bring your imagination to life. It’s where you can unlock your creativity and use innovative features to create avant-garde graphics for your projects.

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Syllabus

Project Overview

By the end of this project, you will be able to create a reflection of any landscape you like whether it’s in the morning or evening, and add different effects to it using Photoshop. Throughout the project, you will be able to use basic tools like the transform tool and you will identify layers on Photoshop. This is for anyone who is a beginner designer that is interested in adding some life to a boring picture they want to use. It can also be for photographers who want to add a little bit of spark and brighten up photos they took on a trip. This project will be fun and super simple, it helps turn a picture in your imagination into reality. It will also help anyone who wants to launch a new product in their collection, but didn’t have the right setting during a photoshoot. The tools we will learn together will help us create a reflection to amplify the photo. It will turn from a normal image to an artwork with a few small edits. Adobe Photoshop is used to bring your imagination to life. It’s where you can unlock your creativity and use innovative features to create avant-garde graphics for your projects.

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Provides the chance for beginners to add an eye-catching spark to plain photos

Gives students the opportunity to visually bring their imaginations to life

Provides accessible tools for beginners to practice using Photoshop

Designed for a niche audience of people looking to enhance their photos with reflections

Primarily aimed at beautifying photos rather than improving professional design skills

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop with these activities:

Read 'The Photoshop Book' by Scott Kelby

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Supplement your learning by reading a comprehensive guide on Photoshop, enhancing your understanding of its features and best practices.

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Acquire a copy of 'The Photoshop Book'.
Read through the chapters relevant to the topics covered in this course.
Apply the knowledge gained from the book to your Photoshop projects.

Explore Adobe Photoshop Tutorials

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Explore tutorials to gain a deeper understanding of Photoshop's features and tools, giving you a strong foundation for the course.

Browse courses on Photoshop

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Search for tutorials on beginner-friendly Photoshop techniques.
Follow along with tutorials to practice using layers, transformations, and effects.
Experiment with different brushes and tools to familiarize yourself with their capabilities.

Form a Study Group with Classmates

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Join or form a study group to engage with classmates, discuss course material, and practice applying Photoshop techniques collaboratively.

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Reach out to fellow students to form a study group.
Meet regularly to review course content, share insights, and work on projects together.
Provide constructive feedback and support to group members.

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Attend Photoshop Meetups or Webinars

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Connect with other Photoshop users, exchange knowledge, and learn about industry trends by attending events or webinars.

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Search for local Photoshop meetups or online webinars.
Attend the events to meet other enthusiasts and professionals.
Engage in discussions, ask questions, and share your experiences.

Image Manipulation Exercises

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Engage in hands-on exercises to hone your image manipulation skills and apply the techniques learned in the course.

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Find a collection of images to practice editing.
Apply the transform tool, layers, and effects to create various effects.
Experiment with color correction, adjustments, and filters to enhance images.

Create Your Own Landscape Reflection

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Put your skills to the test by creating your own landscape reflection using the techniques you've learned, demonstrating your mastery of Photoshop.

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Find a landscape image that inspires you.
Apply the techniques covered in the course to add a reflection to the landscape.
Experiment with different effects, colors, and textures to create a unique and visually appealing reflection.

Career center

Learners who complete How to Create Realistic Reflections with Adobe Photoshop will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Media Developer

Media Developers work to create development strategies and conduct research on audience demographics. They use the insights gained to implement and maintain effective media campaigns. By taking the course, Media Developers can build a foundation in using Photoshop to create reflections that add life to a picture. Additionally, they will learn how to create avant-garde graphics for their projects.

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Photographer

Photographers use their skills to operate and maintain photographic equipment in order to capture images. This course will teach foundational skills in Photoshop, which can be immediately applied to the field of photography. Photographers who take this course will increase their working knowledge of Photoshop by learning how to operate basic tools and identify layers on Photoshop.

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Graphic designer

Graphic Designers combine artistic and technical skills to create visual concepts for marketing, advertising, publishing, web media, and other business environments. By taking the course, Graphic Designers can strengthen their understanding of how Photoshop can be used to create realistic reflections and effects.

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Art Director

Art Directors oversee the visual style and concepts in advertisements, magazines, films and other projects. Taking the course may be useful for building a foundation in using Photoshop to create realistic reflections and effects.

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Web Designer

Web Designers create and maintain websites. By taking the course, Web Designers may learn how Photoshop can be used to create realistic reflections and effects.

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Illustrator

Illustrators create original artwork for books, magazines, newspapers, and other publications. Taking the course may be useful for Illustrators to learn how they can use Photoshop to create realistic reflections in their artwork.

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Product Designer

Product Designers research, conceptualize, and create products that solve user problems. Taking the course may be useful for Product Designers to learn how they can use Photoshop to create reflections for product launch photoshoots.

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Marketing Manager

Marketing Managers plan, direct, and coordinate marketing programs and campaigns for their organizations. Taking the course may be useful for Marketing Managers who want to learn how they can use Photoshop to create reflections for marketing materials.

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Photographer's Assistant

Photographer's Assistants support photographers in their work, assisting with equipment, lighting, and other tasks. Taking the course may be useful for Photographer's Assistants to learn how they can use Photoshop to create reflections that enhance the photographer's work.

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Art teacher

Art Teachers provide instruction in visual arts and design for students in primary and secondary schools. Taking the course may be useful for Art Teachers to learn how they can use Photoshop to create realistic reflections in their own artwork.

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Video Editor

Video Editors assemble and edit video footage to create engaging and informative video content. Taking the course may be useful for Video Editors to learn how they can use Photoshop to create realistic reflections in their video projects.

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User Experience Designer

User Experience Designers focus on the user's interaction with a product or service. Taking the course may be useful for UX Designers to learn how Photoshop can be used to create reflections that add dimension to UI and UX designs.

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Creative Director

Creative Directors oversee the overall creative vision of marketing campaigns, advertising, and other projects. Taking the course may provide Creative Directors with a good foundation for using Photoshop to create realistic reflections that can enhance the impact of branding campaigns.

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Visual Effects Artist

Visual Effects Artists create visual effects for films, television, and other media. Taking the course may be useful for Visual Effects Artists to learn how they can use Photoshop to create realistic reflections for their projects.

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Motion Graphics Designer

Motion Graphics Designers create animated graphics for use in films, television, and other media. Taking the course may be useful for Motion Graphics Designers to learn how they can use Photoshop to create realistic reflections in their work.

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