How do I change heads in a picture (m(

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Teresa_Weiland
Dec 6, 2003
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I have a great photo but need to change heads on one person in it.

Or else, how would I just change the hair on said picture.

My hair was suppose to be down in a picture and I forgot. Everyone’s expressions are perfect and the only yucky thing in the hair.

Can anyone help me????
Thanks
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Stephen_Darlington
Dec 6, 2003
I do a lot of detailed editing like that and personally use the polygonal lasso tool. I zoom up close and create an accurate mask around the head, give it a 1 or 2 pixel feather to soften it, then copy that to a new layer (or drag and drop to the second file) to position and rescale as needed. The ‘transplant’ should be on a separate layer above the main photo. You may need to use the eraser in airbrush mode (small brush setting) to further soften the edge of the new head into place. You may also need to use the rubber stamp tool on the main photo to hide any part of the original head from showing from the underlying layer.
That’s how I do it.
Stephen.
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Teresa_Weiland
Dec 6, 2003
Thank you Stephen.

Would I do similar if I just try and change the hair?

I have not done a ton of detail work in Photoshop as of yet, byt I am technically astute and work better with people explaining it than trying to figure it out on my own.

I appreciate the help
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Bob
Dec 6, 2003
Step 1) might be to take another picture of the head/hair with appropriate framing and perspective and under the correct lighting… get that right and the rest gets easier

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Thank you Stephen.

Would I do similar if I just try and change the hair?

I have not done a ton of detail work in Photoshop as of yet, byt I am
technically astute and work better with people explaining it than trying to figure it out on my own.
I appreciate the help
SD
Stephen_Darlington
Dec 7, 2003
Teresa,
Yes really, the main thing is that you don’t want to end up with a hard edge, that’s why I often use the airbrush eraser to gently further fade out any obvious edges. Remember to check for colour and tonal adjustments before merging the top layer into the one beneath it.
If it’s just a matter of the hair, you could use the freehand lasso tool instead, which is quicker to use but doesn’t offer the same degree of control.
A few months ago I was asked to change the head and shoulders of a bride on a wedding photo – the challenge was that the angle of her shoulders and whole body tilt was different, so matching up the new head and shoulders took a little longer. It’s very much a matter of patience! Enjoy!
Stephen.
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John_Slate
Dec 7, 2003
try and learn

you will learn so much more by your own trials than to have anybody hand you all the answers

if you are as astute as you claim, you will pick up the best route quickly

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