extending background

[Renski00]

Hi D,

Ive read some posts about changing backgrounds, but still not to sure im understnding how to tackle it..wanted to post my pics, and ask if you could advise best method to extend background please.

TIA

[Kim Howells]

In this situation, I would "place" the image with the background over the portrait.  I would move it so the wall goes to the left hand edge of the frame.  Then add a layer mask, invert it, and get in nice and close (100%) to carefully mask around the left hand person.  No quick fix unfortunately.

 

[Damien Symonds]

Yes, exactly what Kim said.

[Renski00]

thank you, was hoping there would be a quick fix. what about shadows?

[Damien Symonds]

Thankfully, the shadows are falling on the other side, the side where you don't need to replace the wall.

[Renski00]

ok cool thanks ill give it a shot

[Damien Symonds]

May we see the outcome?

[Renski00]

[Kim Howells]

I'd love to see a bit more room around them, instead of it being cropped in so tightly to the sides.  I would also blend in that bit of backdrop where it changes from dark to light  towards the left.

[Renski00]

Thanks, what is the best way to blend better? i have never played with changing backgrounds before

[Damien Symonds]

Well, by painting on the mask with a low-opacity brush.