{"id":2006,"date":"2025-11-06T04:37:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T05:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/moviestarpoker.com\/?p=2006"},"modified":"2025-11-11T11:39:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T11:39:20","slug":"easy-how-to-product-images-pop-via-photoshops-ai-powered-harmonize-feature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/moviestarpoker.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/06\/easy-how-to-product-images-pop-via-photoshops-ai-powered-harmonize-feature\/","title":{"rendered":"EASY HOW-TO: Product Images POP Via Photoshop's AI-Powered Harmonize Feature"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Create more compelling product images using the powerful Harmonize feature in Photoshop. Whether you’re a product reviewer, content creator or just want to add more excitement to you social posts, this easy how-to tip takes less than five minutes.<\/p>\n

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We started with Fujifilm’s press-release shot of the remarkable X-E5 which we covered in June of this year<\/a>. Any subject that can be “knocked out,” i.e., cleanly separated from its background, works using the steps itemized here.<\/p>\n

First, resize the image to the dimensions needed for the final output. Be sure to set the dpi to match its ultimate destination.<\/p>\n

Shutterbug <\/em>uses images a maximum of 600 pixels wide by 900 pixels high at 72 dpi. We resized the image accordingly.<\/p>\n

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Next, we used Photoshop’s ‘Select Subject’ feature to select the product and copied it to the clipboard via the Ctrl-C key combination or top menu bar. See the “marching ants?”<\/p>\n

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Open a new file matching the exact dimensions of the product image. In our case, the new file was 600 x 600 at 72 dpi initially, but we resized the canvas to 600 x 900, realizing that the first choice was too limiting.<\/p>\n

With the new file open, create a new layer.<\/p>\n

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On the new layer, use the ‘Gradient” button to create the gradient overlay of your choice. I carelessly named this layer “Transient.” Even monkeys fall from trees.<\/p>\n

Try several different options until you find the right one.<\/p>\n

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Paste the previously copied image from the clipboard onto the gradient layer. A new layer will be created. To do this, select the gradient layer and use the Ctrl-V key combination or top menu bar.<\/p>\n

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The result is the product image pasted over the gradient. Not much to look at, frankly. But let’s continue and let ‘Harmonize’ do its magic.<\/p>\n

Click on the layer that displays the product image. From the top menu bar, select ‘Layers’ and scroll down to ‘Harmonize.’<\/p>\n

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The image takes on an entirely new look. The ‘Properties’ panel displays three options. Of course, you’re not limited to these.<\/p>\n

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Compare this image to the original at the top of this story.<\/p>\n

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Try different gradients until you find one that suits your needs.<\/p>\n

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Adjust the ‘Fill’ slider on the Harmonize layer to balance shadows vs highlights.<\/p>\n

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To create the POP complete with lighting effects but without the color, use a monochromatic gradient.<\/p>\n

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You can apply the same technique to virtually any subject. The hero here is the Gradient step.<\/p>\n

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Adobe Adds 5 Hot New Features to Photoshop<\/a><\/p>\n

The New AI Harmonize Tool: Beyond the Basics of 1-Click Composite Photos (VIDEO)<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u2014Jon Sienkiewicz<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Create more compelling product images using the powerful Harmonize feature in Photoshop. Whether you’re a product reviewer, content creator or just want to add more excitement to you social posts, this easy how-to tip takes less than five minutes. We started with Fujifilm’s press-release shot of the remarkable X-E5 which we covered in June of […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2008,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[15],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/moviestarpoker.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2006"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/moviestarpoker.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/moviestarpoker.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/moviestarpoker.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/moviestarpoker.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2006"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/moviestarpoker.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2006\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2007,"href":"http:\/\/moviestarpoker.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2006\/revisions\/2007"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/moviestarpoker.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2008"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/moviestarpoker.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2006"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/moviestarpoker.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2006"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/moviestarpoker.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2006"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}