Remove Wrinkles and Extend Backdrop Using AI Generative Fill in Photoshop

In this video we will be seeing how to remove the wrinkles in a muslin studio backdrop and extending it to make it look like a seamless paper backdrop, using AI Generative Fill in Photoshop. We will also be using other AI tools like the Object Selection tool and Generative Expand. Here’s the video:

Video Summary

This video by Kush Sharma from Creative Pad Media demonstrates how to use Adobe Photoshop’s Generative Fill alongside external AI tools to clean up studio backdrops and extend compositions.

Workflow & Key Techniques

Initial Selection (Pixelcut AI): Instead of using Photoshop’s native tools, the creator uses Pixelcut AI to remove the background [00:44]. This provides a clean subject layer that maintains resolution and is used later to mask out AI-generated distortions [01:11, 06:50].
Generative Fill for Backdrops: * By selecting the background and using the prompt “plain backdrop,” Photoshop replaces wrinkled or messy studio walls with a smooth, seamless paper look [03:17, 03:24].
- The creator emphasizes using the “intersect with selection” mode to target specific messy floor areas while keeping the subject protected [05:34, 05:54].
Correcting AI Distortions: AI often distorts edges like hair or shoes. To fix this, the creator places the original Pixelcut subject layer on top of the AI-generated layer to “hide” the imperfections and restore original details [06:56, 07:02].
Generative Expand: To improve composition and add negative space, the Generative Expand tool is used to widen the canvas and realistically fill in the missing parts of the backdrop and studio floor [09:26, 09:40].

Pro Tips

Stamping Layers: Use the shortcut Ctrl/Cmd + Alt/Opt + Shift + E to merge all visible layers into a new one before applying the next round of AI edits [04:35, 08:03].
Spot Healing: If the AI makes a subject’s limb look wider or creates artifacts, use the Spot Healing Brush on the AI-generated layer to push those boundaries back [08:31, 08:56].