Workflow help, Please??

I'm sorry to ask this again, but perhaps my first time asking was too detailed, hence no responses :(
What is the most effective workflow order for intricate edits?
3 images, with details from each to be incorporated into one image.  Background color change needed/sky darker but not subject, subject color replacement/change, glows added, and highlighting of some shadowy areas.
I have already had some super help on color replacement methods but the entire workflow is giving me fits.  Thank you for any suggestions.

I am working on that one as we speak. Sadly my expertise is not in video, but I will share my ups and downs as soon as I have some sucess. I will try to not use Amorphasizer and see if I can do it a simple way first.
I'll keep you posted. Thanks anyways! Ken

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