A Work in Progress: Spots vs. Stripes



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Original image


step 1 of 7

Place source and stock image of dog fur.

Creation of Spots vs. Stripes: Step 1
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step 2 of 7

Cut out dalmatian pelt image to match chair shape.

Creation of Spots vs. Stripes: Step 2

step 3 of 7

Displacement of pelt onto chair. Change blending mode to overlay.

Creation of Spots vs. Stripes: Step 3

step 4 of 7

Place dog image and clip extra background.

Creation of Spots vs. Stripes: Step 4
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step 5 of 7

Cut dog out of background using pen tool. Flip dog horizontally to match light source.

Creation of Spots vs. Stripes: Step 5

step 6 of 7

Add gradient map adjustment layer, black to white gradient. Mask gradient using 50/50 gray to bring out some of the chair detail from the black. Add brightness/contrast adjustment layer to complete.

Creation of Spots vs. Stripes: Step 6

step 7 of 7

Place dog fur image again, cut out in shape of red clock area. Change blend mode to overlay.

Creation of Spots vs. Stripes: Step 7

Final result

Creation of Spots vs. Stripes: Final Result

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