How to edit and create moving images for products
Recently on TikTok, I combined short clips of how I retouch product images to achieve a seamless background and the way I create a moving image (GIF) after the retouching is complete.
The layer mask on Photoshop has become my best friend when looking to achieve those crisp, seamless background effects. Even when using a paper backdrop, sometimes the texture will still show. Of course, as a Photographer, ultimately I have the choice of keeping the background as is or invest the extra energy & time to have the background completely seamless. The seamless background option is also a good idea if:
The background color isn’t even
I want to achieve a custom color
A client requests this type of editing style
These images were produced during a test shoot while practicing shutter speed skills for movement. Here, the hand model would release the dropper with my direction, as I tried to capture the stillness of each oil dripping down. The two images below are already retouched - watch the video below to see the original images and the retouching process.
Products used:
Strobe Light | Modifier/Softbox | Flash Trigger | Oil Dropper | Camera | 55-210mm Lens | Background
