Generative Fill is a powerful tool for creating composites, especially when it comes to combining two very different images together. The feature is available in Photoshop Beta at the time of writing. And Photoshop users are running the beta version in record numbers to access Generative Fill because of the ways that it can help with editing and creative workflows.
In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to use Generative Fill to combine two images. We’ll be using two vertical images of two very different geological landscapes. But this workflow will work for many kinds of images, and you can use more than two. Let’s get started!
Set Up the Canvas and Image Placement
After selecting the two images you wish to merge on your computer, create a new document in Photoshop Beta, which will act as the canvas. Next, position each image within the document, ensuring there’s ample space in the center to facilitate the creation of a transition with Generative Fill in the next step. Lastly, use the Rectangular Marquee tool to select the empty spaces as well as a portion of both images.
Here’s how to do it:
Keep in mind that you can use any of the selection tools for marking the pixels you want to use with Generative Fill. You also don’t have to place the selections in the middle of the image. The goal is to select a sufficient portion of each image for the AI computations and, ideally, to choose the pixels you wish to be altered when the two images are merged.
Combine the Photos Using Generative Fill
Generative Fill is extremely easy to usein Photoshop Beta. With the selection made after following the steps above, all you have to do is click on Generative Fill and then click on Generate. you may leave the prompt (text field) blank.
Once you have chosen your favorite variation, it’s time to move on and make a few adjustments to create a realistic composite. Besides composites, there are other awesomethings you’re able to do with Generative Fill to improve your photos.
Make Adjustments to Seamlessly Blend the Images Together
There are many different ways to edit composites so that all the elements blend together and look natural. We’ll use three tools to do this for our example, but this workflow would work for many other kinds of composites too.
We’ll use Hue/Saturation and Curves adjustments along with the Sky Replacement feature to help make these two very different-looking landscapes blend together seamlessly.
If you like the challenge of compositing very different images together, this is one thing that Generative Fill does very well.
Here is our final result:
When you’re happy with your image, you can alsouse Generative Fill to turn your photo into a work of art.
Compositing Made Easy With Generative Fill
The magic of Generative Fill is that you can combine two or more very dissimilar images and create a compelling composite. The key is in placing the images within the canvas and selecting enough of the pixels to create a smooth transition. Give it a try with your own photos and see what new creations you can come up with.
