AI Masking and Graphic Blending in Photoshop and Lightroom

Creating professional composite images and portraits used to require hours of manual brushing and complex path selections. With modern AI tools, you can now isolate subjects, match color tones, and upscale graphics in seconds. This text-only course guides you through the fundamental principles of AI-assisted editing, helping you understand how to leverage automated selection engines, execute precise masks, and blend graphic elements into your photography to produce cohesive, high-quality designs. What you'll learn: Understand the foundational concepts of AI-driven masking and selection engines; Isolate subjects instantly using Select Subject and refine complex edges with Select and Mask; Upscale graphic elements cleanly using AI-powered Super Zoom features; Apply Gradient Maps to achieve perfect color harmony between graphics and portraits; Configure non-destructive workflows using modern smart objects and adjustment layers; Practice precise local adjustments in Lightroom using AI-generated masks. The course begins with essential terminology and core selection concepts before moving into step-by-step written breakdowns of compositing workflows and color-matching techniques. You will learn to think like a digital artist, using automated tools to speed up your creative process. Designed for beginners and intermediate creators, this course requires no prior experience with AI editing tools. Start reading today to elevate your photo editing and digital compositing skills.