Idea File Fall 2024

3. Select the subject. 3. Select the subject.

a. Duplicate photo layer and delete flame mask. b. Use any Selection tool and click the Select Subject button. Use the drop down menu and select Cloud (Detailed results) for better selections. c. Use the Lasso tool to add or subtract from the selection as needed like we did with the Select Object tool earlier. d. Create a mask like before. You should now have a flame layer and a subject layer. a. Duplicate photo layer (detailed results) d. Create a mask like b. Use the Eyedropper tool to sample a mid-tone color from the flames. c. Right-click your new layer and select Create Clipping Mask to isolate the painted flames to the fire layer. d. Use a large, soft brush a. Create a new layer b. Use the eyedropper tool c. Right-click your new d. Use a large, soft brush with high opacity to paint over the flames using the mid-tone. painted layer to prompt your Layer Styles . f. At the bottom of the Blending Options tab, adjust the Blend If Underlying Layer sliders to blend the painted flames more naturally with the original fire. Hold Alt or Option and click the slider to split it into two. e. Double-click your e. Double-click your

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4. Increase the opacity of the flames. a. Create a new layer above the fire layer.

For more instructions, scan the QR code below to watch the video version of this tutorial. I’ve also included the original photo and my layered files to assist further. By Zach Field