How do you blend real photos with digital images and still get an imgae that is not dumb looking?
A. In the 3D modeling software, be sure to set up lighting, views and rendering settings (i.e. Sketchup Display settings – make lines 1 pixel or none) to generate an image that matches the desired background. Find entourage that is compatible in terms of lighting and views – see image banks such as Flickr.com. Q. Some overview regarding how to effectively contextualize the image would be fantastic A. To combine images, use Layer Masks. This tutorial shows the technical aspect of collaging. http://www.crhfoto.co.uk/crh/layermask.htm To make it work you need components with the same lighting, colors, contrast and perspective – or you know when Oprah’s body has been pasted in. Q. Could we have more information regarding feathering of cut edges: how it works and how best to use it. A. Feathering is a way to give a soft, gradually transparent edge to a selection area so that it can be collaged seamlessly on top of another image. Select an area, then in the Select menu, pick Feather. The Fea
