STEP 14: This step isn’t necessary, but it’s a lot of fun! Merge your
runner layer with the stairs background layer. Yes, this is a destructive
edit, so if you want to retain your original layers for modification
or editing later, make sure the top layer of your document is active,
hold the Option (PC: Alt) key, and go to Layer>Merge Visible. This
will merge a copy of all visible layers into a new layer at the top of
the layer stack without removing the original layers.STEP 15: With your merged layer active, go to Edit>Sky Replace-
ment to launch the new Sky Replacement feature. This also uses
Content-Aware technology in conjunction with Adobe Sensei to
auto-generate a selection, and then mask and color map your image
based upon the new sky you choose from the pull-down menu in
the Sky Replacement dialog. Click OK, and you’re done! [For more
on Sky Replacement, see “Sky Replacement, Part 1” last issue,
and Part 2 this issue.—Ed.]CONTENT-AWARE RECONSTRUCTION
There you have it, a completely reconstructed composition into a
different aspect ratio, with modifications all done using the Content-
Aware technologies in Photoshop. If you haven’t played with them
before, there’s a lot more to the Content-Aware range of tools and
features that will really surprise you. So give it a try, explore, and
see what you can produce! As always, share your work with the
KelbyOne Community and keep the learning going. nPHOTOSHOP USER
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