Advanced_Photoshop_Issue_138_-_2015_UK_

TECHNIQUES COMBINE PHOTOS LIKE A PRO

CONSISTENT LIGHTING

Look for images that have similar lighting to each

other and similar lighting to the atmosphere in which

SHARPNESS

Look for images that are at a higher resolution. Sharper images will

be easier to mask and composite. The higher quality of your work will

also be noticed, as you’ll be able to display it at a larger size and much

higher resolution.

BACKGROUND

Try to find images with cleaner

one-tone backgrounds. The

masking process will be less

of a headache and the quality

of the mask will be better.

CONSISTENT COLOUR

Finding images with the same colour tones will save

you some time during the colour correcting process.

Try searching image banks for photos from the same

set, as they’ll have been shot at the same time and

make this easier.

EXPRESSION

Choose image assets that fit the main concept of your work.

If you are creating an image where people are happy and

DEPTHOFFIELD

Look for images with the same focus, especially if they

need to be on the same plane of your composite.

03 CHOOSE PERFECT PICTURES

dancing, make sure to find people that are smiling and

staging your concept correctly.

you are compositing. If you are taking your own

photos, try to use the same lighting setup.