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Step 37:

To achieve that 3d look, we need to change the perspective. First I merged all three cards, then pressed CRTL+T. Then right-click and choose ‘Perspective’ from the options menu. Drag the bottom line outwards.

Step 38:

We can also effect the lighting to make it more realistic. In the Filters menus, choose Render-Lighting effects and use these values. Don’t forget you can move the position and diameter of the light.

Step 39:

Now here’s a great, classic trick. Merge both the card and background layers, copy them, and add a blur effect on the top copy. To use the blur, go->Filter->Blur->Gaussian Blur. That done, change the layer blending mode to Screen (circled red)

Step 40:

Almost there. Use the crop tool ‘C’, to get rid of the excess image.

Step 41:

Then we reduce the image dimensions by hitting CRTL+ALT+I to access the Image Size screen.

Step 42:

And here is the final result. Once you’ve done it a couple of times, you will find it very easy to do. But don’t stop there, use you r imagination and skills to create original playing cards. Thank you for following this tutorial to the end, and I hope you have gained something from the experience.

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