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In Photoshop CS4: Image Compositing for Photographers, senior trainer Jan Kabili demonstrates how to take photographs to the next creative level using image compositing techniques in Photoshop. Jan starts with a basic compositing workflow: how to choose images, move layers from one file to another, use Smart Objects to transform photos, blend photos with layer masks, and resize and sharpen the results. She then reveals her methods for blending images into a composite for a seamless look. Photoshop's powerful blending features, including Auto-Blend, the Advanced Blending sliders, and layer knockout, are explored. Jan also shows how to handle common multiple-image situations, such as panoramas, bracketed exposures, and HDR photos. Exercise files are included with this course. 

Topics include: 

•Preparing photos in Adobe Camera Raw 
•Customizing color settings for compositing
•Compositing with selections and masks
•Extending depth of field with compositing
•Creating panoramas and photo montages
•Incorporating text in photo composites