This project focused on making advanced mask selections. To bring in the the clouds I placed embedded the image on to the background. Next I created a layer mask and uncovered the background from the clouds. Next I opened the girl with the umbrella and used the quick selection tool to select her. Following that, I created a layer mask and used the brush tool to get closer around her edges. I copied and pasted her into the beach scene and added a drop shadow since the background was now a sunny day. I also used the dodge tool to lighten up the houses and the sand.
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