This effect was generated in Filter Forge, a Photoshop plugin that allows you to create your own filters.
Yep, Yet Another Wrapper - This one attempts to remove shadows via hue channel when generating bumpmap (if "Use Brightness Only" is not checked), and uses a linear blur approach to smooth out the bumpmap. It works best with contrasty color images.
If the image is grayscale or low on saturation, or there is no shadows to remove, try the "Use Brightness Only" mode, which uses a more conventional brightness-to-b
You can make images a look:
- wrapped in plastic
- Soaked in paint
- Wet/Slimey
- Metallic/Matt
- Covered with frozen water (like heavy frost after rain)
- You decide..
Or you can simply use it to add synthetic light/shadows, or change the surface properties slightly. Have Fun!
Shadow Removal, Synthetic Bumpmap, Heightmap, Plastic Wrapper, Cellofane, Gift, Glue, Water, Molten, Melt, Ice, Frozen, Wet Paint, Sauce, Metal
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