There
are many reasons why people wish to change background of their
pictures. The main idea is to create a novel element that has not been
captured by the camera and a unique element introduced.
When you change background,
the secret lies in not letting anyone know that it has been done. The
first line of action is to approach the expert who knows how to do it.
Ideally it is recommended that pictures of the same size and similar
landscape can be used for the image uplift. When this technique has to
be used remember a few things:
1. A new solid background is replaces the old dark one.
2. Too much drama behind will make it look like ‘it has been edited’. And that is not desirable.
3. If the picture has a plain background-for example the blue sky and it needs to be replaced use a night sky.
4. Pictures of similar shades work well during the change background process.
5. Remember not to mix warm and cool colors. It is a total mismatch.
6.
When the process is done look for uneven colors. It is important
to make the entire look ‘even’ after the main editing is done.
During
the process of background being replaced, the editor will adjust the
levels of brightness and the contrast of both the pictures. If there is
any unevenness then a touch up job will have to be done. The editor
needs to be careful and also check for the details of color corrections
to be done. When the new background is added, it is done over a new
layer. This new layer can mask the previous background if it is a shade
lighter. Always chose a color scheme that will be darker than the
background to be replaced. When this method is used the original
elements of the picture are not destroyed. Whenever the client wants he
can revert back to the previous picture. There is a strong reason why
everyone needs the picture to look natural even with the new background.
The only way this can be done is with the adjustment of colors. When a
solid color is sued, one can also add some effect. For example a shadow,
this falls behind. But these are all secondary and experimental
techniques. A client may only wish to have new solid background
and nothing more. The beauty then lies in the simplicity of the work.
And every editor knows today that a refined image is that which is not
over edited.
When
the editor will make the addition of the new background, he will also
use the brush to check if there are any patches. He can remove them with
the eraser tool. There will be different sizes of brushes that will be
required to remove the details not needed in the new picture. Sometimes,
it is not only the flipping of the backdrop
that is required. Maybe now the new photo needs to be cropped. This is
another additional service that needs to be done to make the picture
stand out. It depends on the need. The picture may be put on a website
or used for some other portfolio by the client.
