Seni Sulam dan Kreativitas - Panduan Membuat Mozaik dengan Photoshop

Step 6: Put on the Finishing Touches

At this point, your mosaic now looks like a mosaic. But you may want to make some adjustments to balance the image and the mosaic better.

There are a few different things you can try. You can lower the opacity of the mosaic layer if it seems too strong.

Or you can add adjustment layers like Brightness/Contrast to adjust the brightness and contrast settings. Try putting this layer between the image and the mosaic layer for the best results. Find these adjustment layers by clicking the half-filled circle icon at the bottom of the layers panel.

Try experimenting with other adjustment layers until you get a look you like. Remember, if you want to affect only the top layer, you’ll need to use a clipping mask.

For my example image, I brought down the vibrance and saturation on the mosaic layer so the bright colors don’t distract too much from the monkey.

And here’s my final image!

What interesting things can you create with this technique? There’s only one way to find out! Curious about other Photoshop techniques? Check out how to add vintage textures to modern images here!

Cara fell in love with photography circa 2014 and has been exploring all corners of the imagery world ever since. When she felt limited by Lightroom, she dove headfirst into Photoshop to learn how to create the images she wanted.

Building a Mosaic Image in Photoshop

Photoshop’s layer system was designed for tasks like this. Adjusting the opacity of each layer before applying it to the final image is a must. A transparent image will help you line up the stars at the edges of each panel with each other.

Bring all of your image panels into a single laid photoshop file as layers. You may want to use a reference image of the final framing to use as a base layer at the bottom

You can adjust the opacity of each layer (see below) to 50% to align the stars of each panel up with each other. When all of the layers are properly aligned, you can set each layer back to 100% opacity.

The graphic above shows why capturing a healthy amount of overlap area is important. If there is a gap between image panels, you will need to go back out and photograph the missing areas.

Take advantage of the guidelines tool (View > New Guide Layout) in Photoshop to help align each panel together. In the example above, a full-color, processed image is shown. In reality, this stage should take place before any major processing tasks have taken place.

You may want to perform a simple stretch in PixInsight or Photoshop applied evenly to each panel before aligning the images. A mismatch in processing techniques between panels will result in an odd-looking image.

Step-by-step example

Start by selecting the main image for your mosaic. Choose a picture that will serve as the focal point and guide the overall theme of your artwork. Whether it’s a landscape, portrait, or abstract design, ensure it resonates with the message or emotion you want to convey. For this example, I pick up the below photo:

Photo by Depositphotos

Use Photoshop (2024) to resize the image to 800×660 pixels (Image > Image Resize)

Because the background is distracting, I remove it using the contextual task bar (if this bar is not apparent check it using the window menu)

Add a new solid color layer (gay)
Move the solid color layer underneath the main layer
Now the main photo is shown below

Conclusion

In conclusion, creating a photo mosaic in Photoshop is a rewarding journey of artistic expression. With the right tools and techniques, you can turn a collection of images into a captivating masterpiece. Whether it’s a personalized gift, a unique piece of digital art, or a creative project for your business, photo mosaics offer endless possibilities for creativity. So, don’t hesitate to unleash your imagination and explore the world of photo mosaics. With practice and experimentation, you’ll soon be amazed at the stunning results you can achieve. Start creating your photo mosaic today and let your creativity shine!

By following this comprehensive guide, readers will gain the knowledge and skills needed to create captivating photo mosaics in Photoshop, allowing them to express their creativity and produce stunning visual artwork.