01
LOAD INTO LAYERS
After picking the
frames that we want to
piece together, we can
begin by opening them all
up as a layered document
in Photoshop. This can be
done either by selecting the
files in Bridge, then going to
Tools > Photoshop > Load
Into Layers, or in Photoshop
by using File > Scripts > Load
Files into Stack.
02
ADD A MASK
Choose an image to
use as a base and drag it
to the bottom of the layer
stack, then hide all but the
layer above. Toggle this layer
on and off to determine the
lit area of the car that you
want to blend, then hold
Alt and click the Add Layer
Mask icon to hide the layer
completely behind a full
black mask.03
REVEAL THE
LIGHTING
Next, grab the Brush Tool,
right-click and set hardness
to 0. Press D to set the
foreground color to white,
then paint over the car to
reveal the area you want
to use. Once done, reveal
the next layer up, then add
a full mask again and once
more paint white. Continue
building up the lighting.
THE EDIT: BUILDING THE COMP