Learn how to use compositing techniques, masking, and blend modes to create a science fiction scene.
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Set the mood with color grading
Add an Adjustment Layer and adjust the histogram sliders to give your footage a darker, moodier tone.
Create a composite with layers
Add new footage to your composition and use masking to place it seamlessly into your shot, hiding areas of the background for a natural fit.
Blend elements for realism
Use blend modes to merge layers with realistic lighting, shadows, and color effects.
Animate a seamless transition
Add keyframes to the opacity property to transition from one scene to another and transport viewers to a new world.
Instruction and design by
Adobe Stock Contributors
11 September 2025