Digital Composite using Photoshop

The ability to create photographic images has increased dramatically with the aid of desktop publishing software andtechnology. Photographs are manipulated and composited as standard procedure by many photographers, graphic artists and other technicians with commonly used software, for example, with Adobe Photoshop.RTM..

Typically, objects or models are photographed on a white background for ease of outlining and then they are "cut-out" and placed into a different background. This process results in photographic prints or images having a wide range of qualitylevels, from amateur to professional. The "cut-out" is accomplished by use of digital imaging software. Such software is readily available in many varieties, and costs from just a few dollars to several hundred dollars. The typical "cut-out" procedureconsists of manipulating the digital image files and picking and choosing the particular objects or images that have been captured. Typical procedures, however, have many limitations, especially when viewed by higher-end professionals and clientele.