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This is the final result of this episode, a mountain valley photo with a plain blue sky replaced by a dramatic cloudy sky, complete with color adjustments to blend seamlessly. The sky selection is automatic with Select Sky. Let's get started. Hello, welcome back to the complete Adobe Photoshop series from Cerdas Inovasi Digital. Today we're using one of the most practical selection features, Select Sky. This feature automatically selects the sky, then we replace it with another sky photo.

Step 1: A valley photo and a plain sky

Open the mountain valley photo with a lake. The composition is good, but the sky is plain blue with a single small cloud, making it feel flat. We'll replace it with a more dramatic sky.

Step 2: Select Sky

Select the menu Select then Sky. In a few seconds, Photoshop selects the entire sky area, including the gaps between the tree tops. Notice the marching ants following the edge of the cliff and the trees.

Step 3: Place a new sky photo

Press Ctrl briefly. Don't, our selection is needed. Save the selection first with Select, Save Selection, then go to File, Place Embedded, and select Dramatic Sky Photo. The sky photo is loaded as a new layer on top.

Step 4: Layer mask from the selection

Reload the sky selection, then click the Mask icon below the Layers panel. The sky layer now only appears in the area of the old sky. Meanwhile, the cliffs and trees remain from the original photo.

Step 5: Adjust the sky position

Press Ctrl T and move the sky up, then slightly enlarge it so the most interesting cloud part is visible above the cliff. Press Enter.

Step 6: Match the atmosphere

The new sky has a cool tone, while the valley looks warm. Select the top layer, add Color Balance, and on Midtone, slightly shift towards blue and cyan, so the entire photo feels unified in mood. Compare it by turning off the sky layer.

Step 7: Save

Save PSD and export JPG. Done.

Done!

We've used Select Sky, saved and made a selection, placed a new sky, created a mask from the selection, adjusted the position, and matched the color with Color Balance. In the next episode, we'll select a specific color across the entire photo using Color Range. Need to edit product photos for marketplaces, retouch photos, design posters, or create social media content? Cerdas Inovasi Digital provides photo editing and graphic design services, as well as Photoshop courses from beginner to advanced. Want to master the entire series? 102 episodes from the interface to the final project? All episodes, complete with PDF step-by-step guides, source photos, and layered PSD files, are available for premium tutorial subscribers. Subscribe starting at Rp69.000 per month, save 28% with the 12-month package, or pay once Rp999.000 for lifetime access. Want just one class? Buy individual classes with lifetime access. Subscribe now at the premium page cerdasinovasidigital.com Contact us via WhatsApp or visit cerdasinovasidigital.com Thank you for watching, see you in the next episode.

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0:03Introduction

0:37Step 1: A valley photo and a plain sky

0:53Step 2: Select Sky

1:08Step 3: Place a new sky photo

1:26Step 4: Layer mask from the selection

1:40Step 5: Adjust the sky position

1:51Step 6: Match the atmosphere

2:10Step 7: Save

2:24Done!

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0:03Introduction

0:37Step 1: A valley photo and a plain sky

0:53Step 2: Select Sky

1:08Step 3: Place a new sky photo

1:26Step 4: Layer mask from the selection

1:40Step 5: Adjust the sky position

1:51Step 6: Match the atmosphere

2:10Step 7: Save

2:24Done!

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Introduction

Step 1: A valley photo and a plain sky

Step 2: Select Sky

Step 3: Place a new sky photo

Step 4: Layer mask from the selection

Step 5: Adjust the sky position

Step 6: Match the atmosphere

Step 7: Save

Done!

Introduction

Step 1: A valley photo and a plain sky

Step 2: Select Sky

Step 3: Place a new sky photo

Step 4: Layer mask from the selection

Step 5: Adjust the sky position

Step 6: Match the atmosphere

Step 7: Save

Done!