Make the Perfect Head Swap in Photoshop

Learn in-depth techniques for swapping heads or faces in Photoshop with this comprehensive 37-minute tutorial. Master the art of matching skin tone, lighting, and position to seamlessly blend a head with a new body. Explore extensive use of layers and masks for precise head placement, and utilize the Clone Stamp tool to remove the original head. Discover how to match luminosity using Curves and Check Layers, and perfect color matching with Hue/Saturation adjustment layers and Color Blend Mode. Apply dodging and burning techniques to enhance lighting, and add special effects and filters for a cohesive final result. Follow along with provided sample images and timestamps for each section, including placement, brightness matching, color matching, dodging and burning, finishing touches, and a summary of the process.

The Placement
Matching Brightness
Matching Color
Dodging and Burning
Finishing Touch
Summary