How to Remove Footprints in Sand - Advanced Texture Replacement

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Removing footprints and other distractions in sand can be quite difficult, as sand has inherent underlying texture than can be easily destroyed by steps in the sand.

In order to remove footprints, you have to build the sand back in a way that makes it look like it has never been stepped on.

Learn how to use additional assets like stock photos to rebuild sand and make it appear as though it has the original sand texture.

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[sejalgpatelphoto]

You are genius! I needed a way to smooth sand on a landscape photo from Hawaii and this may be my solution!!! Thank you so much. I trued frequency separation but the smooth area was so small that it didn't look so good.

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You have what is known as "Mastery". You "Own" this skill!

[eoslove]

WOW! Amazing...learned stuff I can apply elsewhere. Thank you, Arron.

[paris]

This is so great! I love these more advanced tutorials. Texture is always challenging for me so seeing these steps are so helpful. Thank you so much.

[MusicalBox]

Great technique and awesome tutorial. Thank you so much Aaron! Even if I've been using Photoshop (non professionally) for more than 15 years, I always learn something new when watching your videos.

[Mrformula]

Fantastic tutorial. Masking and moving layers up and down. These techniques really help me. Thank you.

[FranHoganPanama]

Wow! Thank you for wonderful techniques and ''tricks'' for getting the job done, beautifully. What fun!

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Thanks again, Aaron, for all your tips and guidance.

[rode.retouch]

Such a cool technique with the sand! Thank you Aaron. I’ve been working as a freelance retoucher for the last 4 years just because I started watching your tutorials one day.

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I do like the longer form videos. Reminds me of the old days when you were making tutorials 7 years ago. Well done Aaron.

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Very smart! Fabulous ideas! Truly appreciate all the time and effort you put in to this one!

[Goldmangun]

Brilliant! What I find so impressive is not just your extraordinary artistic skill but your ability to come up with a solution to such a complex problem. I don’t think I could have imagined those steps let alone executed them to such a high standard!

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need more similar videos tutorials, thank you

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You're a star....rushing off to seaside just to try it out!

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Awesome tutorial. your tutorials get better and better. Thanks!