Crafting Incredible Product Photos in Photoshop

Introduction

• Tutorial on creating product photos using Photoshop.
• Focus on utilizing Photoshop's generator fill feature (version 25.0 or higher required).

Key Points

• Text Prompts: Effective use for lifelike results. Tailor prompts for specific product, placement, surroundings, and background.
• Objective: Create standout product photos.

Step-by-Step Process

Initial Setup

1. Open Photoshop: Start with a blank canvas.
2. Insert Product Photo:
   • Go to File Menu > Place Embed.
   • Select and insert the product photo.
   • Use Free Transform to resize and center (hold Shift while resizing).
   • Press Enter to confirm placement.

Contextual Taskbar

• Activate or Find Taskbar:
  • If not visible, go to Window Menu > Contextual Taskbar to enable.
  • Offers options relevant to selected layer.

Selecting Subject

1. Use Select Subject Tool: From the contextual taskbar, select the subject in the image.
2. Invert Selection: Change focus from subject to background (invert selection).

Generative Fill Tool

1. Activate Generative Fill:
   • Click Generate Fill from the contextual taskbar.
   • A text prompt area will appear.
2. Input Text Prompts:
   • Describe the main subject (e.g., perfume bottle).
   • Placement (e.g., on wet surface for reflective look).
   • Surroundings (e.g., rain for dramatic effect).
   • Background (e.g., in front of spotlight and strong shadows).

Generate and Fine-Tune Image

• Generate Image: Click Generate, wait for the tool to process and generate the new image.
• Review and Adjust:
  • Check the generative layer for new content.
  • Refine and enhance as needed using Photoshop tools.
  • Change text prompts in Properties panel for variations.

Recap on Text Prompt Format

1. Product: Description of the subject (perfume bottle).
2. Placement: Location detail (on wet surface).
3. Surroundings: Add elements (rain).
4. Backdrop: Positioning and background (in front of spotlight and shadows).

Conclusion

• Summary: Follow structured approach for best results.
• Encourage creativity and experimentation.
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