{"id":70571,"date":"2020-09-17T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elements.blog-cms.envato.net\/?p=8932"},"modified":"2025-11-11T17:52:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T06:52:29","slug":"composite-image-photoshop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/composite-image-photoshop","title":{"rendered":"Turbo Tips: How to Create a Composite in Photoshop"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Here at Envato, we\u2019re dedicated to educating, inspiring and assisting our users to <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/\">create projects<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/tutsplus.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">learn new skills<\/a>, and make careers from their content. Envato is connected to an incredible <a href=\"https:\/\/forums.envato.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">community of talented creatives<\/a>, so who better to ask for advice, than the creators themselves?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing Turbo Tips: a series exploring the trending topics, tips and tricks from some of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/envato\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a>\u2019s hottest design talent. Today, we\u2019re picking the brains of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCdf6WtVkThVyEFARiUbr5yQ\" target=\"_blank\">Nemanja Sekulic<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCna1yGFE4JHJAXgyHWwBOMQ\" target=\"_blank\">Imad Awan<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCa_SOEXD5pGMaLpj9dILMBQ\" target=\"_blank\">Benny Productions<\/a> and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCMrvLMUITAImCHMOhX88PYQ\" target=\"_blank\">PiXimperfect<\/a>, to get their expert tips on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=AUhCNjagKZA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Compositing Images in Photoshop<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of our experts has put together a themed Composite Kit full of items you can use to create your own <a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/courses\/creative-compositing-in-adobe-photoshop?_ga=2.170018848.1881694128.1600048474-390884503.1590976161&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=envato-blog_design_learn-how-to-use-photoshop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">composite images<\/a> with your <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/pricing\">Envato Elements subscription<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/madewithenvato\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1640\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SOC103_TurboTips_MWE_Blog-1.jpg\" alt=\"Made with Envato\" class=\"wp-image-80702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SOC103_TurboTips_MWE_Blog-1.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SOC103_TurboTips_MWE_Blog-1-768x234.jpg 768w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/SOC103_TurboTips_MWE_Blog-1-1536x468.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply pick your favorite kit, create your masterpiece using the items featured in the collection, and upload it to Instagram with the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/explore\/tags\/madewithenvato\/\" target=\"_blank\">#madewithenvato<\/a> hashtag for your chance to have your artwork shared with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/envato\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Envato community<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to learn about Compositing Images in Photoshop to get your skills into tip top shape? Let\u2019s jump in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Photoshop Compositing with PiXimperfect, Benny Productions, Nemanja Sekulic &amp; Imad Awan\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AUhCNjagKZA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 1: How to Match Perspective in Photoshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nemanja Sekulic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Nemanja-Sekulic-Headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Turbo Tips - Nemanja Sekulic \" class=\"wp-image-80693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Nemanja-Sekulic-Headshot.jpg 900w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Nemanja-Sekulic-Headshot-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A famous photo manipulation artist specializing in sci-fi and fantasy Photoshop composites, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/nemanjasekulic.com\" target=\"_blank\">Nemanja Sekulic<\/a>\u2019s work has amassed an audience from all over the world, and his how-to videos have brought in over 16 million views on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCdf6WtVkThVyEFARiUbr5yQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a> from artists, freelancers and Photoshop enthusiasts alike. Here are his top <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/how-to-create-an-egyptian-goddess-manipulation-in-adobe-photoshop--cms-30030?_ga=2.163220284.1881694128.1600048474-390884503.1590976161&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=envato-blog_design_learn-how-to-use-photoshop\" target=\"_blank\">photo manipulation<\/a> tips\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIn order to create a realistic composite, all the elements that you&#8217;re using need to match \u2013 particularly the perspective, lights and <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/color-trends-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">colors<\/a>. When it comes to perspective, the elements need to be taken from the same angle, from the same distance with the same focal length.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s say you&#8217;re taking a photo of a background, a street for example, and you want to take that photo from a really low angle with a wide angle lens. Then, you want to put a model on that background, and you&#8217;ve photographed the model from a high angle with a telephoto lens. Those two photos will never match realistically. To have realistic results you need to take a photo of a model from the same angle \u2013 ground level \u2013 with the same wide angle lens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All the elements also need to have the same lighting conditions. So, if the background has light from the left side, then the model also needs to have light from the same side. If the background has some kind of complex light setup, then you need to take a photo of the model with the same set up, or at least as close as you can get. Or, you can paint some light later in Photoshop.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, the colors also need to be matched together. So, you need to color correct every single element to make the impression that everything belongs to the same <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/pantone-fall-color-trends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">color palette<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/collections\/BES8FR5Q9Y\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1640\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CollectionBanner_Nemanja.png\" alt=\"Nemanja's Quirky Compositing Kit\" class=\"wp-image-80698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CollectionBanner_Nemanja.png 1640w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CollectionBanner_Nemanja-768x272.png 768w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CollectionBanner_Nemanja-1536x543.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/collections\/BES8FR5Q9Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nemanja&#8217;s Compositing Kit<\/a>, and for more tips on matching perspective, lights &amp; colors, watch the full Turbo Tips video above!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"elements-product-embed elements-product-embed--grid elements-product-embed--has-info elements-product-embed--count-3\">\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info\">\n                            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info-left\">\n                    <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__title\">\n                        Unlimited creative assets. 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PiXimperfect<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"959\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pximp.png\" alt=\"Turbo Tips - Unmesh Dinda PiXimperfect\" class=\"wp-image-80694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pximp.png 959w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pximp-768x476.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unmesh is the founder of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCMrvLMUITAImCHMOhX88PYQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PiXimperfect<\/a> brand, which primarily delivers free content on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCMrvLMUITAImCHMOhX88PYQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a> and exclusive content through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/piximperfect\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Patreon<\/a>. With tutorials on almost every <a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/courses\/from-the-top-adobe-photoshop-for-beginners?_ga=2.170018848.1881694128.1600048474-390884503.1590976161&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=envato-blog_design_learn-how-to-use-photoshop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Photoshop<\/a> topic, he&#8217;s one of the biggest names in <a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/series\/photo-effects--cms-1308\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Photoshop editing<\/a> \u2013 he\u2019s even speaking at the upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/max.adobe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Adobe MAX<\/a> conference \u2013 which makes him more than qualified to bring us our next expert tip on shadows&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhenever you&#8217;re <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/courses\/creative-compositing-in-adobe-photoshop?_ga=2.170018848.1881694128.1600048474-390884503.1590976161&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=envato-blog_design_learn-how-to-use-photoshop\" target=\"_blank\">creating a composite<\/a>, you don&#8217;t have to work too hard to create a realistic shadow. If your subject already has a shadow that\u2019s clean enough, all you have to do is to extract it \u2013 the possibilities are limitless when you can extract very realistic shadows using real shadows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to do it in four simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Place the subject over the new background.<\/li><li>Select the subject and the shadow separately.<\/li><li>Adjust the shadow.<\/li><li>Match the colors.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s it!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/collections\/BKZCQM6NXU\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1640\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CollectionBanner_Unmesh.png\" alt=\"Unmesh's Artistic Compositing Kit\" class=\"wp-image-80699\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CollectionBanner_Unmesh.png 1640w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CollectionBanner_Unmesh-768x272.png 768w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CollectionBanner_Unmesh-1536x543.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/collections\/BKZCQM6NXU\" target=\"_blank\">Unmesh&#8217;s Artistic Compositing Kit<\/a>, and watch the full Turbo Tips video above to learn how to extract shadows in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"elements-product-embed elements-product-embed--grid elements-product-embed--has-info elements-product-embed--count-3\">\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info\">\n                            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info-left\">\n                    <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__title\">\n                        Unlimited creative assets. 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Fitness, workout, sport, lifestyle concept.\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/woman-doing-yoga-isolated-on-white-background-PL9LTGJ\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            Woman doing yoga isolated on white background        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            lenina11only        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/envato-shoebox\/f7dd\/9d75-f28d-4948-9af8-3085f04761fd\/IMG_8846.jpg?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;mark=https%3A%2F%2Felements-assets.envato.com%2Fstatic%2Fwatermark2.png&#038;mark-alpha=18&#038;w=900&#038;s=ca9620170d584cc726c68a4c347ae22b5d728c544a95c77afd817cb4a6257fdd\"\n            alt=\"Woman doing yoga isolated on white background\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/light-leaks-vol-1-25-lightroom-presets-6QHUKJ\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            Light Leaks Vol. 1 &#8211; 25 Lightroom Presets        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            ShinyPixel        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/elements-cover-images\/58c0e74c-5eba-4432-bd82-350fd5bba671?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;w=900&#038;s=e3939c9ba2b4768f962ebd14896a3c123d11b90e3ffdd5884156b54db5cd6a8e\"\n            alt=\"Light Leaks Vol. 1 - 25 Lightroom Presets\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 3: How to Create a Highlight in Photoshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benny van Valen &#8211; Benny Productions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Benny-Productions-Headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Turbo Tips - Benny Productions\" class=\"wp-image-80695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Benny-Productions-Headshot.jpg 900w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Benny-Productions-Headshot-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A true creative in every sense of the word, 18-year-old Benny has risen to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCa_SOEXD5pGMaLpj9dILMBQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a> fame through his incredible talent, high-level engagement with his <a href=\"https:\/\/bennyproductions.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online community<\/a>, and passion for <a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/how-to-create-a-haunting-fantasy-digital-art-photo-manipulation-in-adobe-photoshop--cms-32139?_ga=2.162161724.1881694128.1600048474-390884503.1590976161\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">digital art<\/a>. Here\u2019s Benny\u2019s best tips to keep those highlights on point\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFor any realistic image, you will need highlights. First of all you should make a new UI Saturation Adjustment Layer. Check the little checkbox colorize and try to match the color with your light source, and increase the luminosity a lot. Once you have the right color, put in a clipping mask, then invert the layer mask. Now, all you\u2019ve got to do is take a little soft brush and start painting your highlights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you have some highlights you&#8217;re happy with, it may help to add a little blend which you can access by double clicking on your highlights layer and dragging the lower slider while holding ALT. This splits it into two parts which gives you smoother results, allowing you to blend some awesome highlights. I&#8217;ve been using this technique in my artwork for quite a while now and I personally think it brings the whole thing to life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/collections\/VQZB34WU86\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1640\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CollectionBanner_Benny.png\" alt=\"Benny's Post Apocalyptic Compositing Kit\" class=\"wp-image-80700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CollectionBanner_Benny.png 1640w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CollectionBanner_Benny-768x272.png 768w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CollectionBanner_Benny-1536x543.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/collections\/VQZB34WU86\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benny&#8217;s Compositing Kit<\/a>, and watch the full Turbo Tips video for more info on making highlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"elements-product-embed elements-product-embed--grid elements-product-embed--has-info elements-product-embed--count-3\">\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info\">\n                            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info-left\">\n                    <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__title\">\n                        Unlimited creative assets. 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Side of volcanic beach.\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/view-of-bridge-sandstone-rock-in-wadi-rum-desert-PFFHX5R\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            view of bridge sandstone rock in Wadi Rum desert        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            vvoennyy        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/envato-shoebox\/44a1\/cd37-b954-41d1-9158-6b63c5b8c768\/190217_MG_2063.jpg?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;mark=https%3A%2F%2Felements-assets.envato.com%2Fstatic%2Fwatermark2.png&#038;mark-alpha=18&#038;w=900&#038;s=dd143acaaa8a812e792ff95bd0e65157d3bdc5e459ea7767e77032914807d86d\"\n            alt=\"view of bridge sandstone rock in Wadi Rum desert\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip 4: How to Merge Images in Photoshop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Imad Awan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/imad.jpg\" alt=\"Turbo Tips - Imad Awan\" class=\"wp-image-80696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/imad.jpg 800w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/imad-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCna1yGFE4JHJAXgyHWwBOMQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Imad Awan<\/a> is a concept artist and <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/trending-illustration-styles-2020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">illustrator<\/a> in the video game industry. Working on board games, video games, film and TV, his work has really hit the spotlight on his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCna1yGFE4JHJAXgyHWwBOMQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube channel<\/a> as well as on his <a href=\"https:\/\/imadawan.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>. Imad Awan gives us his top tip on <a href=\"https:\/\/photography.tutsplus.com\/articles\/photoshop-in-60-seconds-layer-blend-modes--cms-26711\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blending modes<\/a> to merge images quickly and seamlessly\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHere\u2019s a really cool tip to help you merge two images together in an abstract manner. It works wonders. First, take an image. Then, using another image, make a selection. Once selected, put it over the base image, and work some magic. Click on the layer and go to blending options. You will see these sliders at the bottom. When you move the darker side of the slider, the darks from the photograph begin to fade and the underlying layer shows through. If you move to the lighter side of the slider, the light areas of the photograph fade and the background layers are visible and merged nicely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This has really helped me with my concept art ideation process and for quickly merging two images to get abstract results fast and easy. You can of course tweak and experiment with these sliders to get the desired results, or turn the Opacity down to help it fit better with the atmospheric perspective of that base image.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Experiment by making selections around different structures, merging them with other photographs using the same blending technique and moving the sliders until it looks good, and match the colors using the match color feature in <a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/courses\/from-the-top-adobe-photoshop-for-beginners?_ga=2.170018848.1881694128.1600048474-390884503.1590976161&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=envato-blog_design_learn-how-to-use-photoshop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Photoshop<\/a>. You can also darken the edges of the artwork, add a <a href=\"https:\/\/design.tutsplus.com\/tutorials\/how-to-make-a-photoshop-vignette-effect-action--cms-33917\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vignette effect<\/a>, refine the shapes and the edges a bit more, or add a bit of separation around the mid ground and the background structures. If your foreground elements are darker in value and your background elements are lighter in value, this will create an illusion of depth, which looks great.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/collections\/ZM7JCAN4HW\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1640\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CollectionBanner_Imad.png\" alt=\"Imad Awan's Fantasy Compositing Kit\n\" class=\"wp-image-80701\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CollectionBanner_Imad.png 1640w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CollectionBanner_Imad-768x272.png 768w, https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/CollectionBanner_Imad-1536x543.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/collections\/ZM7JCAN4HW\" target=\"_blank\">Imad Awan&#8217;s Compositing Kit<\/a>, and don\u2019t forget to watch the full Turbo Tips video to learn how to merge images in more detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"elements-product-embed elements-product-embed--grid elements-product-embed--has-info elements-product-embed--count-3\">\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info\">\n                            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info-left\">\n                    <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__title\">\n                        Unlimited creative assets. Access to AI tools.                    <\/h3>\n                <\/div>\n            \n                            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__info-right\">\n                    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__more\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">View all<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__grid-wrap\">\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/house-of-the-bulgarian-communist-party-in-balkan-m-B8RZ2DS\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            House of the Bulgarian Communist Party in Balkan mountain, Bulgaria. 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Now in ruins.\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/dreamy-autumn-forest-in-fog-mystical-foggy-trees-i-TJU36YG\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            Dreamy autumn forest in fog. Mystical foggy trees in fall        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            den-belitsky        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/envato-shoebox\/9c16\/9fa1-3b9e-453f-bee4-cb6ab4864a06\/IMG_0256+2.jpg?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;mark=https%3A%2F%2Felements-assets.envato.com%2Fstatic%2Fwatermark2.png&#038;mark-alpha=18&#038;w=900&#038;s=461745be1da853f2aea659d6c69987aac0ea16bcc759d7ed5f9b1b87e94e4b39\"\n            alt=\"Dreamy autumn forest in fog. Mystical foggy trees in fall\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"elements-product-embed__item\">\n    <a class=\"elements-product-embed__link\" href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/medieval-knight-with-sword-and-armour-PA3J6KD\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a>\n\n    <div class=\"elements-product-embed__meta\">\n        <h3 class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--title\">\n            Medieval knight with sword and armour        <\/h3>\n        <span class=\"elements-product-embed__meta-item elements-product-embed__meta-item--author\">\n            Nejron        <\/span>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n            class=\"elements-product-embed__image\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/elements-resized.envatousercontent.com\/envato-shoebox\/b0df\/3da7-80f0-4dae-8b95-b7b78e47f98e\/DSCF8342.jpg?format=auto&#038;cf_fit=contain&#038;mark=https%3A%2F%2Felements-assets.envato.com%2Fstatic%2Fwatermark2.png&#038;mark-alpha=18&#038;w=900&#038;s=2f6624532104acb29018de1d57c75b323162508be2055e6f32bb13cb6dd3ba2c\"\n            alt=\"Medieval knight with sword and armour\"\n        >\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s a wrap on our Turbo Tips for Compositing Images in Photoshop! Don\u2019t forget to check out all our experts\u2019 themed Composite Kits, and for more expert advice, subscribe to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/envato\" target=\"_blank\">Envato YouTube channel<\/a>.<br><br>Looking to learn more about working with photos? Check out our guide to the biggest <a href=\"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/photography-trends\">photography trends<\/a> of the year so far right here on the blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Photography Trends\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZFG3Frzx3pA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Feature image created using composite artwork by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCdf6WtVkThVyEFARiUbr5yQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nemanja Sekulic<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Video: Top Photoshop compositing tips from PiXimperfect, Nemanja Sekulic, Imad Awan &#038; Benny Productions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":80697,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[157,169],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-70571","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-design","category-photoshop"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70571","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70571"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70571\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/80697"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70571"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=70571"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/elements.envato.com\/learn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=70571"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}