Masterclass Adobe Photoshop - 20 Compositing Projects

Master light matching as the first step of the compositing golden circle by finding a matching background and copying light direction, intensity, hardness or softness, and color to the subject.

Master perspective in photo compositing by identifying horizon line and vanishing point, and matching camera angle across images. Align shadows, colors, and focal lengths to ensure seamless, believable composites.

Master perspective matching in compositing by aligning horizon lines, one point perspective, and light direction, using masking to integrate subjects.

Master how to select a subject and refine edges, then use masking, grouping, and hair brushes to add realistic hair and color adjustments for seamless composites.

Refine masking in photoshop using minimum and maximum edges, then master pen and lasso tools for precise selections and clean background removal.

Apply the minimum and maximum filters quickly, fix jagged edges with the pen tool, and master precise selections for billboard-ready composites, while previewing channels and blend if.

Explore how channels reveal contrast to create precise selections through masking, and use blend if to remove or reveal areas for seamless sky replacement in composite scenes.

Learn to isolate the dress color with color range masking, using the eyedropper and plus selections, and recolor it with a hue/saturation adjustment layer without altering the background.

Learn to speed up Photoshop composites by creating custom keyboard shortcuts for smart objects and color range, turning raster layers into smart objects, and streamlining workflows.

Create depth in your composites by applying atmospheric perspective—adjust brightness, saturation, and color across distant elements—and use clipping masks and color matching to blend them.

Select a subject quickly with the object selection tool, refine with the lasso, and use a layer mask and transform to match horizon and perspective for seamless compositing.

Match depth between two images by using a 50% gray solid color adjustment layer in color blend mode. Refine shadows with curves and layer masks.

Apply depth by duplicating and placing elements, using clipping masks and color overlays to color-match distant objects; adjust hue, saturation, and brightness to simulate shadows, lighting, and color grading.

Learn to create convincing shadows, lighting, and color grading in Photoshop by aligning horizon lines, masking the subject, applying curves and color lookup, and building shadows with a dedicated layer.

Learn to place a frame on a wall by using layer masks and clipping masks, adjust color with curves and color balance, and add shadows for realism.

Project 2 shows two methods to add a baby to a backdrop - reuse the baby's original shadow or create new shadows - while matching light and color through masking and color corrections.

Learn to remove a subject, composite a baby onto a backdrop, and fine-tune lighting, shadows, and color grade in Photoshop using masks, curves, hue/saturation, and color lookup.

Match perspective by aligning the horizon line of bride images to the composition, using the line tool, transform controls, and layer masks.

Master color matching in photoshop using a help layer, hue/saturation, and selective color with clipping masks to match wall and dress tones for seamless composites.

Create realistic shadows under the model with a multiply shadow layer, duplicate for multiple shadows, refine with layer masks and gradients, and apply smart object field blur for gradual depth.

Learn advanced Photoshop compositing: create believable lighting, remove halos, blur backgrounds with tilt-shift, apply color grading and vignetting, and practice placing a bride into a background.

Create a 50% gray help layer and set its blending mode to color to reveal contrast. Use clipping masks and curves to match shadows and highlights across both images.

Master the coloring process by creating a new color layer, clipping it with a clipping mask, and using a polygonal lasso and brush to apply color with color blend mode.

Master the rope by selecting with the pen tool, creating paths and masks, and using perspective, clipping masks, and color overlays to place the rope onto the house.

Create a cohesive composite by adding clouds and trees to a house scene, blending edges, and adjusting depth with smart objects and tilt-shift blur for believability.

Combine and refine a house scene by merging elements, adding sun flares, and adjusting color, curves, and masks to create depth and a dreamy lighting effect.

Practice final color matching and color grading in Photoshop by composing cloud elements, masking adjustments, and applying camera raw filters, color overlays, and selective sharpening for a believable scene.

Discover the compositing secret for matching shadows, highlights, and color when placing a girl with hair into a new background, using threshold, levels, curves, and color matching.

Learn to composite a ballerina into an outdoor background using precise selection and masking, shadow and highlight adjustments, color matching, and a rim light for believability.

Learn to composite a warrior into a desert scene by refining masks, adjusting shadows and highlights with curves and threshold, and layering dust and powder brushes.

Learn fast selection of the ballerina and snake using the pen tool, object selection, and masking, then compose with background and puppet warp for the snake.

Create realistic lighting in Photoshop by refining the hand with puppet warp, masking and colorizing light, and adding glow with color dodge across the ballerina and other elements.

Learn to create realistic shadows and lighting in Photoshop by building a shadow layer, painting with low flow, applying color overlays, and adding fog and blur.

Apply final color grading to a composite by adding fog layers, shadows, and subtle sparkles, then tune temperature, highlights, clarity, and saturation for a cinematic blue-orange look.

Learn to composite Batman into a background in Photoshop, using object selection, smart objects, layer masks, and inner shadow overlays to create realistic left-to-right lighting with curve-based highlights.

Master fast rim light in Photoshop by comparing three methods using color overlay, clipping masks, and brush work to achieve natural bleeding and environment color match.

Create realistic rim light in Photoshop by building clipped layers, sampling light color with alt/option, painting with brushes, and refining shadows and curves for a believable left-to-right glow with texture.

Create a believable rim light in a composite by applying a pink color overlay, gaussian blur, and precise masking, then refine with the smudge tool for natural bleeding.

Master rim lighting by painting with alt color picks on multiple layers, using clipping masks and color blending (red and cyan), then refine with curves to separate subject from background.

Learn fast retouching techniques for a Tomb Raider composite, using frequency separation (low/high frequency), liquify, patch tool, and field blur to create depth and a poster-ready image.

Create cinematic lighting in a Photoshop composite by using adjustment layers, color matching, liquify, and rim lighting on hair, with careful edge work and color blending.

Apply glow effects and rim lighting to a model by layering flares, adjusting lighting with blend modes like linear dodge and screen, and using color overlays and smart objects.

Create a realistic rim light in Photoshop by selecting and expanding the model, adding light and highlights, and matching the rim light to the background for cohesion.

Learn to create realistic scar and blood effects in Photoshop using scar brushes, bevel and emboss, and precise brushing and masking to add scratches and dirt.

Master how to add dirt to a body in Photoshop by layering effects, glow, blood, scratches, rain, and realistic depth of field with clip masks and blur.

Demonstrates color grading and realistic rain effects for a movie cover, using smart objects, camera raw filter, blur gallery, rain brush, and typography integration with Tomb Raider font.