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Snugglepuff

Joined: 29 Jan 2006
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 7:08 pm    Post subject: Putting something into a photo realistically Reply with quote

Hello, I'm trying to put a building into cityscape in a different photo, but so far my efforts haven't made something that can pass off as realistic. My method has been basically:

- Selecting the building using the polygonal lasso tool
- Copying and pasting the selection into the other photo
- Using free transform to align it properly
- Using either Auto Color or Adjusting the Hue and Saturation to try and make the colors match.

My problem always seems to be that the pasted part of the photo doesn't have the same sharpness to it. I tried using the sharpen filter, but that doesn't really give me taht much control. Also, do any of you have any tips on how to make the edges look better? As in, my edges always look like they've been copied and pasted instead of a natural look.

Also, I've tried doing this with people, but that seems to be even harder. Anyway, I think I have the basic method down, but I just need tips on making it more realistic and maybe some corrections on stuff I'm doing wrong.

Thanks
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lasa

Joined: 08 Aug 2005
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Location: Florida
PS Version: CS
OS: MS XP

PostPosted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

To look real, both pictures need to be taken from a similar angle..shadows have to be the close or corrected...

After you've made the selection feather it a little (popular feather amount is .3%...this lets the image blend in a little better...
The hue/saturation or selective color can be used to even up the two pictures..Auto color doesn't work to well for this type of stuff because it tries to improve the picture but doesn't know which way you need it to go.

Can you post the two pictures? People here can help you determine the best approach.

Lasa
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