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Fig. 32.5: 
The vegetation layer is color and contrast adjusted. (Levels, Hue Saturation, and Layer properties are all 
adjusted.)
Fig. 32.6: 
In the completed render, a lawn will be placed in the image foreground.

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Fig. 32.7: 
The lawn image is inserted into the render graphic. Marquees can be seen in the figure, outlining the por-
tion of the lawn that will remain and placed in the foreground.
Fig. 32.8: 
The lawn image is cut out. It needs to be color and contrast adjusted to fit the image.

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Fig. 32.9: 
The completed image with lawn
architecture Photo Placement
Inserting a rendered building into a photo is an excellent method for creating a realistic 
graphic. To implement this technique, you’ll need a photo or photos of the site or area where 
the building is to be placed.
1. 
Start with the destination image into which the rendered building will be edited
(Fig. 32.10).
2. 
Render the building without any site context, backdrops, or backgrounds. Set the 
lighting to match the direction and shadows of the image into which the building will
be inserted (Fig. 32.11).
3. 
Make sure the camera view matches, as best possible, the angle and perspective of the 
image in which the building will be placed.
4. 
Insert the cut-out building into the context (site) photo (Fig. 32.12).
5. 
In Photoshop, mask and cut out the building render (Fig. 32.13).
6. 
Use the Transform and Distort tool and fit the Building into the photo. Erase/hide 
parts of the building to allow site objects and terrain to appear in front and/or behind 
(Fig. 32.14).
7. 
Adjust the building layer color and levels to match the photo and vice versa.

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