Creative Compositing in Photoshop with AI and Modern Tools

Creating realistic composite images often feels out of reach when trying to blend different lighting, perspectives, and colors manually. With modern AI tools integrated directly into Photoshop, you can now combine multiple photos into cohesive, surreal, or realistic scenes with professional precision. This text-based course guides you from the fundamental principles of digital compositing to advanced blending techniques. You will learn how to plan a composite, isolate subjects using AI-powered selection tools, and harmonize light and shadow to make your final image look unified. What you'll learn: - Understand the foundational principles of perspective, scale, and light direction in compositing; - Apply AI-powered selection and masking tools to cleanly isolate complex subjects; - Utilize Generative Fill and modern AI features to seamlessly extend backgrounds; - Match color, contrast, and luminosity across different source images for a cohesive look; - Practice non-destructive editing workflows using Smart Objects and adjustment layers; - Create realistic depth of field and atmospheric effects. The course starts with essential terminology and the theory of light and perspective, then moves step-by-step through selection, AI tools, color matching, and final atmospheric touches. This course is designed for beginners who want to learn compositing from scratch, with no prior design experience required. Start reading today to unlock your creative potential and build stunning composite images.