The Claw Returns

Info About Athlete and Design

I made this manipulation in high anticipation of the return of Kawhi Leonard, following his ACL injury which left him out for an entire season. I focused on the blue light which is illuminated from the background.

Applications used:

Photoshop

TECHNIQUES USED:

  • Rim light (made with brush)

  • Hue/saturation

  • Camera raw filter

  • Layer mask

  • Screen (blending mode)

  • Clipping mask

  • Levels

  • Ground shadows

  • Ground reflections