CRAZY Face Swap Feature Hidden in Photoshop!
TLDRIn this tutorial, the presenter reveals a hidden feature in Photoshop for seamlessly swapping faces. The process involves ensuring similar lighting between the faces, using the lasso tool to make a selection, copying and pasting the face onto the desired document, and adjusting its size and position. The presenter also covers techniques for matching face shapes, using the warp tool for perspective, and the liquify filter to refine the face shape. The video concludes with tips on blending layers, creating masks for smooth transitions, and applying finishing touches to textures and sharpness to achieve a realistic face swap effect.
Takeaways
- 💡 Ensure similar lighting in both images for a natural face swap.
- ✂️ Use the Lasso tool to carefully select and cut out the face.
- 📐 Copy the face and paste it into the target document, then adjust its size and position.
- 🔄 Hold the Alt/Option key to transform the face from the center and adjust perspective.
- 🧩 Match the face shape by using the liquify tool and a reference layer.
- 👤 Merge layers for easier manipulation and renaming for clarity.
- 🖼️ Create a gap around the edges for a smoother blend using the 'modify' and 'contract' selection options.
- 🔍 Use the warp tool for fine-tuning the perspective of the pasted face.
- 🌐 Apply the hidden filter with Auto Blend Layers after making a selection and keeping it active.
- 🎭 Address texture and sharpness inconsistencies with masking and smart filters.
- ⚙️ Add grain to the image using the Camera Raw filter for a more cohesive final look.
Q & A
What is the first step in swapping faces in Photoshop?
-The first step is to ensure that the lighting is similar between the faces you want to swap.
Which tool in Photoshop is used for making a selection around the face?
-The Lasso tool is used for making a selection around the face.
How do you copy and paste the selected face into a new document?
-Press Control or Command C to copy, and then Control or Command V to paste the face into a new document.
What key can you hold while using the Transform tool to adjust the size from the center?
-You can hold the ALT key or the Option key to adjust the size from the center.
How do you match the perspective of the pasted face to the original face?
-You can use the Warp tool by pressing Control or Command T, right-clicking, and then choosing Warp to adjust different points and match the perspective.
What is the process to match the face shape after pasting the face?
-Go back to the original face document, copy it, and paste it onto the new document as a reference. Then, merge the layers and use the Liquify filter with the reference layer to match the face shape.
How do you create a gap around the edge for better blending?
-Hold Control or Command and click on the thumbnail of the face layer, then go to Select Modify and contract it by a certain number of pixels (e.g., 12 pixels).
What is the hidden filter that can be applied to blend the layers?
-The hidden filter is 'Auto blend layers' which can be found under the Edit menu.
How do you fix the texture and sharpness differences after the face swap?
-Create a group of all layers, use a layer mask to remove hard edges, and use the Clone Stamp tool to fix odd areas. Additionally, add grain to the merged layer through the Camera Raw filter to balance sharpness and noise.
What is the recommended method to bring back some of the original textures after the face swap?
-Turn on the new face layer and create a mask, then use a soft round brush with a low flow rate to gradually remove the edges.
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-Subscribing and ringing the bell ensures that you don't miss any future tips, tricks, or tutorials, and supports the channel in continuing to provide free content.
What does the presenter suggest doing after completing the face swap?
-The presenter suggests giving the video a like, subscribing to the channel, ringing the bell, and continuing to create and explore Photoshop techniques.
Outlines
🎨 Face Swapping in Photoshop: Lighting and Transformation
The video begins with an introduction to a hidden feature in Photoshop that allows for seamless face swapping. The first step is to ensure that the lighting conditions of the faces to be swapped are similar. The tutorial then guides the viewer through the process of using the lasso tool to make a selection around the face, copying it, and pasting it onto the target document. The face is resized and positioned using transformation tools, and the perspective can be fine-tuned using the warp feature. The edges of the pasted face are matched to the original by using the liquify tool with a reference to the original face for shape matching. The tutorial emphasizes merging layers for easier manipulation and concludes with the application of an 'Auto Blend Layers' feature for a seamless blend.
🖌️ Refining the Face Swap: Matching Textures and Final Touches
The second paragraph delves into the final stages of the face swapping process. It starts with using a mask to blend the edges of the swapped face more naturally. The tutorial then addresses the challenge of matching the face shape more closely by using the liquify tool with the original face as a reference. After the basic shape is achieved, the video suggests creating a backup copy of the liquified layer. It then guides the viewer on how to prepare the layers for the application of a hidden filter by creating a gap around the edge of the face. The Auto Blend Layers feature is used to blend the layers seamlessly. However, the process is not perfect, and the video moves on to the finishing touches, which include addressing texture and sharpness inconsistencies by creating a merged layer and applying a camera raw filter to add grain. The video concludes with a reminder of the importance of lighting similarity, cutting out the face, matching the face shape, and blending layers for a perfect face swap.
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Keywords
Face Swap
Photoshop
Lasso Tool
Transform
Warp
Face Shape Matching
Liquify
Auto Blend Layers
Masking
Camera Raw Filter
Smart Filters
Highlights
Swap faces in Photoshop using a hidden feature for a seamless result.
Ensure similar lighting between faces for a perfect swap.
Use the lasso tool to carefully select and cut out the face.
Copy and paste the face into the new document, adjusting size and rotation.
Match the face shape by merging layers and using the liquify tool.
Create a gap around the edge for a smoother blend.
Apply the hidden filter by selecting both layers and using Auto Blend Layers.
Fix any imperfections with additional warping and anchor point adjustments.
Use the liquify tool to match the face shape more closely.
Create a backup copy of the liquified layer for future adjustments.
Remove unwanted edges with the rectangular marquee tool.
Apply smart filters to the merged layer for non-destructive editing.
Add grain to the image for a more natural texture.
Use layer masks to blend the edges and fix sharp transitions.
Paint over odd areas with the clone stamp tool for a seamless look.
Final touches include balancing sharpness and noise for a polished result.
Create a merged layer to apply global adjustments like grain.
The final face swap result is achieved through careful selection, blending, and finishing touches.