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Photo Manipulation Step-by-Step Tutorial in Photoshop

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This tutorial demonstrates how to create a photo-manipulation composite in Photoshop, from Pen Tool selection and background replacement through realistic shadows, tonal matching, and final effects.

Syllabus

Intro
Compositing
Understanding the path
Using the brush
Drawing the ends
Softening the edges
Smart Object
Shadow
Blur
Matching
Curves
Highlights
Gradient
Adding Effects
Adding Lens Flare
Final Result

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