Creating Consistency with Templates

This example takes a little more preparation time, but once created it not only saves time but ensures a perfect size document every time. Starting with a stock photo of a DVD case and disc (Figure 7.4), I create a template so that I can easily put a different photo on the cover and the disc.

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Figure 7.4 I started with a stock photo of a DVD case and disc.

To create the template, I added a layer in the same size ratio as a typical photo. Then, I converted it to a Smart Object. I duplicated the Smart Object several times and transformed and masked each one to fit the cover, the disc, and the reflections (Figure ...

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