Extract Shadows and highlights from a clothing

[GregCont]

Hey Peps,

Is there any way to script extraction of shadows and highlights?
I attached a sample file that needed to apply that effect.

 

[Stephen_A_Marsh · Accepted solution]

@GregCont 

The inline image shows an action, which I'm guessing is a commercial offering – therefore automation would surely be possible.

Without playing with the sample image, my first thought is a combination of frequency separation and luminosity masking, blend if sliders.

Edit: A quick web search kicked up these results:

https://youtu.be/jr5Pi8K_ctM?si=OLOWvkmxaeV0Pu_b

https://bulkmockup.gumroad.com/l/ngogdm

So if you don't wish to pay for the action, create your own.

[GregCont]

Thank you for the links! I'll buy that action so much useful.