05. How To | The Perfect Manip + Cover Tutorial [Part 2]

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Step 09: Since the main part was the manip, I kept it simple. I added my background picture and dragged it behind my manip.

Step 10: I then added some specific highlights and shadow to give it extra depth and contrast

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Step 10: I then added some specific highlights and shadow to give it extra depth and contrast. (I can make a specific tutorial for this if you want!)

 (I can make a specific tutorial for this if you want!)

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Step 11: I added PSD and kept adjusting brightness and contrast

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Step 11: I added PSD and kept adjusting brightness and contrast. I also added a curves layer and moved it around until I found the perfect tone.

Step 12: To add the glow, I simply made a new layer and dragged it behind the manip

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Step 12: To add the glow, I simply made a new layer and dragged it behind the manip. I grabbed the brush with a soft round and picked a color that matched, then I outlined the silhouette of the manip.

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