Change Background Using Photoshop Generative Fill AI (Video)

In this video we will be seeing how to change the background or backdrop in an image using the AI-based Generative Fill tool in Photoshop.

This video is from our course Photoshop Generative AI Editing MasterClass, which is a 4.5 hours long course which teaches you how to use the power of the latest AI-based tools in Photoshop to take your editing to the next level.

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Video Summary

This video by Creative Pad Media explores how to use Adobe Photoshop’s Generative Fill AI to transform food and product photography by changing backgrounds and adding digital props.

Summary of Key Techniques

• Changing the Backdrop: To replace a plain background with a textured one (like wood), the creator uses Select Subject, inverses the selection, and uses the Rectangular Marquee Tool while holding Alt/Option to refine the area [01:38]. Typing “wooden texture” seamlessly updates the background [01:54].
• Adding Digital Props: The AI can insert realistic props like blueberries behind the subject. The creator demonstrates that Photoshop often recognizes the existing depth of field, automatically blurring the added items to match the background [03:10].
• Manual Blur for Realism: If the AI-generated prop isn’t blurred enough, you can manually apply a Gaussian Blur [04:03] to ensure the item appears behind the focal plane [04:18].
• Foreground Enhancements: Adding elements like leaves to the foreground helps frame the shot. The AI intelligently maintains the depth of field by making foreground items slightly out of focus compared to the main subject [05:09].
• Correcting Reflections: Generative Fill is highly effective at removing or softening unwanted light reflections on glass surfaces. Simply selecting the reflection and typing “remove reflection” produces a flawless result [06:57].