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Adobe Photoshop. Creating Something from Nothing - by Julieanne Kost. Unfortunately, you don’t always … This tip and technique will demonstrate one way to …

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Adobe Photoshop
Creating Something from Nothing - by Julieanne Kost
Unfortunately, you don’t always have the luxury of beginning a project or image with a
beautiful original image. Although it is more difficult to make a striking image out of a
boring, crummy original, it is possible. This tip and technique will demonstrate one way to
start with the ordinary and finish with the extraordinary.
Open the original file. This image began with a photograph taken in my back yard.
As you can see, it’s composition, lighting and character are all lacking. In fact, before
Photoshop, I would have filed this one in the round receptacle otherwise know as the
trash can! Now, however, with the help of a few tools, I can transform this original
photograph into a an amazing image.
Changing the background into a layer. In order to change the Background into a layer,
select Layer > New > Layer From Background or, in the Layers palette, simply double click
on the Background. In the New Layer dialog box, it’s best to get in the habit of naming
the layers. Click OK. Note: changing a Background into a layer allows for additional editing
options such as…