How to Blend And Combine Images in Adobe Photoshop: Complete Tutorial (2023)

Learn to create stunning, cinematic image blends using Adobe Photoshop in this detailed step-by-step tutorial! With this easy-to-follow guide, you'll be creating a beach scene with an enormous shark lurking beneath the surface, inspired by iconic movie posters. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced Photoshop user, there's something for everyone to learn.

🔖 Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:18 - What we're creating: Beach and Shark Blend
00:32 - Initial look at the blended image
00:46 - Restarting from scratch
01:04 - Adding the bottom layer (Beach Scene)
01:25 - Adding the top layer (Shark)
01:42 - Adjusting the Shark Image
01:57 - Layer Management
02:03 - Adding a Layer Mask
02:14 - Selecting the Gradient Tool
02:32 - Foreground/Background Colors and Gradient Selection
02:52 - Applying the Gradient
03:15 - Fine-tuning the Gradient
03:37 - Checking the Initial Blend
03:54 - Advanced Blending Techniques
04:16 - Brush Tool Settings
04:31 - Soft Round Brush and Opacity Settings
04:48 - Brushing Technique
05:06 - Bringing out the Shark's Details
05:24 - Continued Brushwork
05:42 - Final Touches on the Shark
05:58 - Blending in More of the Beach
06:14 - Finalizing the Bottom Blend
06:29 - Reviewing the Blend
06:46 - Enhancing the Blend Edges
07:13 - Conclusion

In this Photoshop tutorial, you will learn:

How to add and manage layers
How to use layer masks
How to use the gradient tool
How to blend images seamlessly
How to use the brush tool effectively for delicate refinements
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