Easy Background SWAP

[@AnthonyMorganti]

I almost didn't post this tutorial because I did a lousy job cutting out the Ocelot but, hopefully, the techniques I demo in the video help you with your compositing nonetheless. The previous video I did on this is here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5qUn4iXh66VpZo This is me on Instagram: instagram.com/anthonymorganti/ Check out my ALL NEW, iso adaptive, Lightroom Presets -- a HUGE pack of over 500 presets: www.anthonymorganti.com/ ** I am an affiliate for all of the companies listed EXCEPT Affinity Photo. Please read my Code of Ethics Statement: onlinephotographytraining.com/code-of-ethics/ Tap into Adobe's Creative Cloud: bit.ly/2zwQ0nW Anthony Morganti’s MUST HAVE applications: At least one Non-Destructive RAW Editor Lightroom - bit.ly/2zwQ0nW Capture One - captureone.38d4qb.net/y1Djy (Save 10% with Promo Code: MORGANTI10) Luminar - bit.ly/2JUJxKw (Save with the Promo Code AM16) On1 Photo RAW - bit.ly/2zJmA9I (Save 20% with Promo Code: AM17) Exposure X6 - bit.ly/2U8UxrK (Save 10% with Promo Code: AnthonyMorganti) PhotoLab 4: tidd.ly/2HhiN9X At least one FULL Editing App: Photoshop - bit.ly/2zwQ0nW Affinity Photo - affinity.serif.com/en-us/photo/ My MUST-HAVE Plugins: Topaz Gigapixel AI - bit.ly/3cDqa5J Topaz Sharpen AI - bit.ly/3cDqa5J Topaz Denoise AI - bit.ly/3cDqa5J *Save 15% on all Topaz Labs apps - use the Promo Code: AMDISC15 or instead of Topaz Denoise AI: On1 NoNoise AI - bit.ly/2zJmA9I (Save 20% with Promo Code: AM17) Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 - tidd.ly/3dc4gYm My MUST-HAVE Mac Utility: CleanMyMac X - Info: bit.ly/3jtVpU3 To save 10% on your purchase of CleanMyMac X: 1. Visit the CleanMyMac X store: bit.ly/3bEMuMx 2. Scroll down to the very bottom of the page and click on "Enter it now" under "Already have a coupon code?" 3. Paste the promo code TONY10 and hit "Verify" 4. The prices will be reduced, and you’ll be able to select the license and proceed with the payment ** Note that all of the promo codes listed above may not work on sale products. *** I am an affiliate for all of the companies listed EXCEPT Affinity Photo. Please read my Code of Ethics Statement: onlinephotographytraining.com/code-of-ethics/ Please follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/anthonymorganti/ View my recommended gear list: www.amazon.com/shop/anthonymorganti As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I use this software to record my screen and make parts of my screen enlarge and zoom out so you can see it: Screenflow: telestream.pxf.io/DMrW2 Unsure of how to price your photography? Check the 2019 Guide to Pricing Your Photography: amzn.to/2S1CiU7 I am an affiliate for all of the companies listed EXCEPT Affinity Photo. Please read my Code of Ethics Statement here: onlinephotographytraining.com/code-of-ethics/ Thank you!

[@triplewinlin5576]

I think everyone will get the idea of what to do, understanding that you did a rushed job just to show the steps. It does seem tedious but shows what is possible.

[@rhiwderinraytube]

Hi Anthony. Yes, the end result looks pretty false, (Too much of a focus difference between foreground and background) but we get the idea.

[@frank1crayon]

Thank you, Anthony. Your videos are always informative and well produced. I think I might have opted to redraw the whiskers in this case rather than try to mask them.

[@jwrooker1950]

Thank you for this tutorial! I just did a similar one with a horse, but I used a photo of a field as the background. Instead of gaussian blur, I used the tilt/shift filter to keep the foreground in focus and blur the distance.

[@dorothysansom8841]

Thanks for doing this video. I needed it after watching the video last week on swapping backgrounds. FWIW I appreciated your struggle with the whiskers. It's not unlike my struggles to refine selections. I just thought I would never be able to them. Now I realize it's just part of the process, so thanks.

[@branchau]

Adobe has done impressive work with its Neural filters and Sensei technology, easing the application of various photo editing features in Photoshop. I look forward to their use in effectively, easily and quickly masking difficult areas as shown in this video.

[@johnpollock6996]

Great video Anthony; you have talked me in off of the ledge. For a few weeks I have been trying to remove a fennel branch with flowers from its background. Every time I get close, the AI undoes my last 5 minutes of effort. Now I know to use the dumb brush; how appropriate for me.

[@DavidVelezPhotography]

Thanks, Anthony! I'm still trying to learn PhotoShop. It's a daunting task, but with your help, I'm getting there!

[@scottchmelar4011]

Thank you Anthony. Just what I needed. I have tons of studio work of dancers on white or black and I want to mix it up with alternative backgrounds. I'm thinking just classic canvases for starters. I'm going to search for a software package that offers a good variety. Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks again!

[@scdawes]

Great video Anthony but I must be doing something wrong as I cannot get my new background layer to appear as a layer on my selected subject . When I get the move tool and try tp drag it over the other image the whole picture moves as I am dragging the mouse and when I press shift and release it just opens the same background layer up again ? any help on what is going wrong

[@TC_Conner]

I read that as “Replace with wall foliage.” 😂😂 Another good tutorial Anthony!

[@leniehulse1621]

Why is it that sometimes PS tells you that you have to rasterize before proceeding when trying to do an edit?

[@charlesmargrave6320]

Dropped all things Adobe three years ago so this tutorial does not apply to me. Please indicate PS, On1 or Luminar in start screen. Have watched many of your tutorials and hope you do more of On1 and Luminar neo when it becomes available.

[@jer3006]

Ditto and well said.