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Shadow Overlay (P3): Crossing Paths with Adobe Photoshop + ChatGPT for Complex Edits

Because I could not leave you without the answer (and an example), here is (P3) of adding a simple shadow across an image with the help of AI.

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Feb 19, 2026
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Spreading out a single concept across 3 different post is called ‘being thorough’ (or an inability to just go with “here’s the easy answer, figure the rest out for yourself).

Getting AI to Build Organic Shadow Photo Overlays

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Shadow Overlay (P2): If you left it where I did, it's imperfect. Now to make it right...

Shadow Overlay (P2): If you left it where I did, it's imperfect. Now to make it right...

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Photoshop in ChatGPT

ChatGPT - Connected to app (Adobe Photoshop):

Yes, it makes sense. Your instinct is right. A single Multiply shadow layer will not “break” correctly across the wa…

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