Compositing & Masking Photography Guides
Compositing and masking guides for product and model photography. Learn how to cut out subjects, match lighting, blend scenes, and replace backgrounds without telltale halos.
All Compositing & Masking Guides
15 guides available
Compositing Basics: Combining Two Photos Seamlessly
Learn how to composite two photos seamlessly. Match lighting, color, and perspective, then automate the cut-out and blend work with Retouchable's AI.
CompositingAdvanced Masking for Hair and Fur
Master hair and fur masking. Keep every flyaway strand intact and avoid fringing when you cut subjects out, powered by Retouchable's AI edge engine.
CompositingHow to Mask Transparent Objects Like Glass and Plastic
Mask glass, bottles, and plastic without losing transparency. Learn the workflow and let Retouchable's AI handle refractions and edge highlights.
CompositingMatching Lighting Between Composited Elements
Get lighting to match across composited layers. Learn the direction, intensity, and color rules, then let Retouchable's AI relight automatically.
CompositingMatching Shadows When Compositing Products
The shadow-matching technique that makes composited product images look real. Direction, density, edge softness, and color temperature — what to match and how to fake it when you can't.
CompositingHow to Cut Out a Subject From a Busy Background
Cut subjects out of cluttered scenes without halos or missing edges. Learn the technique and automate it with Retouchable's AI extraction.
CompositingSky Replacement Without the Telltale Signs
Replace skies without fake-looking results. Learn the rules and let Retouchable's AI match horizon color, edge lighting, and reflections automatically.
CompositingAdding Realistic Reflections to Composited Products
Build believable reflections under composited products. Learn the rules and let Retouchable's AI generate shape, fade, and blur automatically.
CompositingCompositing a Model Into a New Scene
Composite a model into any environment with matched light, shadow, and edges. Retouchable's AI handles masking and relighting automatically.
CompositingEdge Refinement: Getting Rid of Halos and Fringes
Remove halos and color fringes from cutouts. Learn what causes them and let Retouchable's AI clean edges with decontamination and soft matting.
CompositingHow to Composite Jewelry Onto a Model
Composite jewelry onto a model without reshooting. Learn perspective, lighting, and scale rules, and automate the work with Retouchable's AI.
CompositingLayer Blending Modes Every Retoucher Should Know
Learn the blending modes that matter for compositing: multiply, screen, overlay, and more. Retouchable applies them automatically for clean results.
CompositingHow to Build a Flat Lay From Individual Product Shots
Build a flat lay by compositing individual product shots. Match lighting and shadows across pieces, all automated by Retouchable's AI.
CompositingCompositing Multiple Exposures for Perfect Product Shots
Composite exposure brackets to get highlights, shadows, and labels all correct. Retouchable's AI blends brackets automatically for balanced products.
CompositingRemoving and Replacing Mannequins in Apparel Shots
Remove mannequins and replace with ghost effect or real models. Retouchable's AI handles inner garment reveal and model composite in one step.
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