8. Combining Images

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IN THIS CHAPTER

Aligning and blending shots of the same scene 186
Using the Background Eraser tool 189
Enlarging the canvas area 192
Blending imagery via layer masks 194
Using the Move tool 199
Using the Clone Source panel 200
Using the Vanishing Point filter 204

Images can be combined using various techniques for different goals. In a photo illustration, you can create an illusion by hiding the seams between layers, whereas in an artistic collage, you can leave conspicuous seams “on purpose” to emphasize differences in subject matter, scale, color, and texture. This chapter covers the gamut of compositing ...

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