Google Map Parody Photo Manipulation

Google Map Parody Photo Manipulation
Google Map Parody Photo Manipulation
step3e_mlt_the_plastic

Now what we’re going to do is we would be changing the color of the plastic, so do not deselect the area that you have created around the pin; while the layer is highlighted and the area around the plastic is selected, activate the Hue/Saturation adjustment layer (Ctrl/Cmd + U) then use the following values below:

  • Edit: Master
  • Hue: -10
  • Saturation: +4
  • Lightness: -4
  • Edit: Greens
  • Hue: -112
  • Saturation: -30
  • Lightness: -30

After that, let’s further enhance the color by changing its color through a Color Balance adjustment layer. Go to Image > Adjustments > Color Balance and input the following values:

  • Color Levels: +8, 0, -13
  • Tone Balance: Midtones
  • Preserve Luminosity: Checked
  • Color Levels: +16, 0, -8
  • Tone Balance: Shadows
  • Preserve Luminosity: Checked

Now, let’s adjust the tacks exposure. Go to Image > Adjustments > Exposure and input the following values:

  • Exposure: -0.35
  • Offset: 0.0000
  • Gamma: 1.05

When you’re done, change the Opacity of the tack to 96% to give it a little haziness.

If you’d notice there are bits of white on some edges of the tack which are from the original stock image’s background. We don’t want that, because it distracts the viewer and is aesthetically unacceptable. Activate the Eraser tool (E) and input the following values respectively:

  • Brush size: 150 px
  • Hardness: 100%
  • Opacity: 100%
  • Flow: 100%
step3ee_erase_the_white_and_green

Now let’s retouch the light on the tack. Activate the Burn tool (O); we would be using this to darken some areas on the tack.

step3f_burn_Tool

Input the settings below for the Burn tool (O):

  • Brush size: 150 px
  • Range: Midtones
  • Exposure: 15%
step3g_apply_the_burn

Now let’s activate the Dodge tool (O); we will use this tool to brighten specific areas on the tack. Use the same settings we used for the Burn tool (O).

step3h_dodge_tool_application

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After that, we would need to create some reflection on the metal part of the tack to make it look more realistic. Activate the Clone Stamp tool (S) and input the following settings:

  • Brush size: 40 px
  • Mode: Normal
  • Opacity: 25%
  • Flow: 100%

To clone a region, press Alt + Left-click on an area and apply it on a specific region by holding the left-mouse button and dragging it on that area.

step3i_clone_stamp_tool_applied

Now we are finished with the first tack, now it is time to create more of them. Click on the “giant tack” layer and press Ctrl/Cmd + J to duplicate it. Upon duplication, rename that layer to “giant tack 2”.

Activate the Transform tool (Ctrl/Cmd + J) and right click on the image to bring up the contextual menu and then once the menu is shown, click on Flip Horizontal. See image below for more instructions:

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