How to put Background on one half of image

[haileys8957108]

Hello! I was wondering how I would get this background on only the top half (stars) or bottom half (feet/trunk) of the elephant. I was also wondering if it was possible to put two different backgrounds on this transparent elephant. If it were possible, how would I put one background on the top half (stars) and one background on the bottom half (feet/trunk)? Thank you! I'm a beginner so the simplest way would be best!

[bzareenk]

Please post a screenshot so that we can provide you a solution to it.

background composite - YouTube

These are useful tutorials for beginners to understand compositing in photoshop.

[haileys8957108]

[bzareenk · Accepted solution]

You need to select the area in which you want to put that background.For that make a selection, copy the background and then paste into it (ctrl+shift+alt+v) or else make a clipping mask.