Photoshop Compositing 101: Techniques You Need to Know - Select Transparent Objects & Match Them in Photoshop

Learn how to mask transparent and see-through objects like veils or fabric in Photoshop! Also, we'll learn a unique technique to match objects with new backgrounds using the concept of light wrapping. We will also learn how to create and extract shadows. In this lesson, we will cover two main ways to select and mask transparent objects: refine edge and color range selection. Then we will move on to advanced techniques for blending this object with the background and removing halos or color casts. I hope this video helps you. Thank you so much for watching :) ► TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 What We'll Do & Challenges 00:45 Making a Base Selection 02:45 Technique #1 - Refine Transparency 03:34 Overlay Masking Technique 04:09 The Most Important Trick 04:48 Extract and Create Shadows 07:53 Straight Line Mask Shortcut 08:15 Matching Subject with Contrasting Colors 12:02 Adding Slight Dramatic Light 12:50 Technique #2 - Color Masking 14:02 Removing Color Casts 15:39 Extra Transparency Trick 15:55 Quick Recap ► CHECK OUT THE OFFICIAL PIXIMPERFECT COMPOSITING PLUGIN: https://pix.live/compositing ► SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & GAIN PREMIUM ACCESS: https://www.patreon.com/piximperfect ► RECOMMENDED SOFTWARE & CREATIVE RESOURCES: ✅ Official PiXimperfect Compositing Plugin: https://pix.live/pixcomposite ✅ The Best A.I. Powered High-End Portrait Retouching Plugins: https://pix.live/retouch4me ✅ Unlimited Photoshop Actions, Plugins, Brushes, Assets, etc: https://pix.live/envato ✅ The Best Professional Plugin for Color Grading: https://pix.live/infinitecolor ✅ The Best Professional Plugin for Skin Tones: https://pix.live/unify ✅ Best Plugin for Landscape & Astrophotography: https://pix.live/propanel ✅ Try Photoshop for Free: https://pix.live/photoshop ✅ The App I Use for YouTube Growth: https://pix.live/ytapp ✅ Music Used in PiXimperfect Videos: https://pix.live/music ► THE GEAR I USE: ✅ My Graphic Tablet: https://pix.live/wacompro ✅ Recommended Budget Tablet: https://pix.live/wacomlite ✅ Primary Microphone: https://pix.live/mic1 ✅ Budget Microphone: https://pix.live/mic2 ✅ Audio Interface: https://pix.live/audiointerface ✅ Camera: https://pix.live/camera ✅ Lens: https://pix.live/lens ► PIXIMPERFECT MERCH STORE: https://teespring.com/stores/piximperfect ► PIXIMPERFECT ACTIONS: https://gumroad.com/piximperfect ► SHARE: https://goo.gl/IUhnUl ► DOWNLOADS: 1. Sample Image 1: http://bit.ly/416XE66 2. Sample Image 2: http://bit.ly/3xG1eqh (Note: You can download watermarked previews for free for practice.) 3. Finished PSD: https://bit.ly/3Ib4vTG (Only for PiXimperfect Patreon Family) ► LET'S CONNECT: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piximperfect Facebook: http://facebook.com/piximperfect Twitter: https://twitter.com/piximperfect