Photoshop Compositing: Masking Hair and Blending Backgrounds

Creating realistic photo composites often feels impossible when dealing with fine details like flyaway hair and complex backgrounds. This text-based course demystifies the compositing process, giving you the exact written steps to isolate any subject perfectly. You will transition from struggling with messy selections to confidently blending subjects into entirely new environments using modern Photoshop tools. What you'll learn: 1. Understand the fundamental concepts of layers, masks, and non-destructive editing. 2. Master the Select and Mask workspace to isolate fine hair details. 3. Apply modern AI-assisted selection tools to speed up your workflow. 4. Create realistic edge blends using advanced brush techniques. 5. Match lighting and contrast between your subject and new backgrounds. 6. Practice troubleshooting common masking errors through written exercises. You will start with core terminology and the foundational mechanics of layer masks before progressing to advanced edge-refinement techniques and final color matching. This course is designed for beginner photographers, designers, and digital artists with no prior masking experience. Start reading today to unlock the secrets of flawless selections.