Photo Compositing and Manipulation in Photoshop CC 2020

Name: Photo Compositing and Manipulation in Photoshop CC 2020
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Learn how to edit and manipulate digital images into imaginative fine art or commercial art in Adobe Photoshop

Created byAaron Porter

Last updated 11/2024

English

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What you'll learn

How to combine multiple photos in Photoshop for artistic and surreal effects.

Course content

5 sections • 23 lectures • 10h 39m total length

Introduction1:01
Master photo compositing and manipulation in Photoshop CC 2020 through five hands-on projects. Explore reference lessons on selections from channels and creating a custom brush for smoke effects.

Cowboy Romance Book Cover34:43
Alien Abduction Movie Poster1:14:13
Hot Vinyl Poster40:17
Compose a hot vinyl poster in Photoshop CC 2020 by combining a hip hop figure, vinyl records, and fire using select subject, layer masks, gradient backgrounds, and blend modes.
Gorilla by Moon Light Art1:10:14
Learn to create a giant gorilla fantasy poster in Photoshop CC 2020 by compositing multiple images, using channel selections, layer masks, and non-destructive dodge and burn for moonlit atmosphere.
Mermaid Swims with Jellyfish Art1:14:58
Learn to compose a mermaid by blending a goldfish with jellyfish in Photoshop, using layer masks, gradient map color grading, and tools like puppet warp and dodge and burn.

Photoshop Challenge: Horse Play4:50
Photoshop Caricature Challenge Part 1 of 214:28
This challenge includes two short lessons. Part 1 on the use of the liquify tool and part 2 on the use of the puppet warp tool to create a caricature. Upload you finished art in the Q&A section for hopefully a few laughs.
Photoshop Caricature Challenge Part 2 of 25:29
This is the second part of the challenge which explains how to use the puppet warp tool to create a caricature.

Using Adobe Fonts (Formerly Type Kit)10:15
Explore Adobe Fonts in Creative Cloud and activate thousands of fonts for Photoshop. Browse fonts, filter by criteria, sign in when prompted, and back up fonts to preserve access.
Finding Free Fonts online and Installing6:31
Non-Destructive Dodge and Burn14:46
Explore non-destructive dodging and burning in Photoshop CC 2020 using a 50% gray overlay; compare with destructive methods on duplicated layers and brushes to adjust light and dark areas.
Using Channels to Make Selections.29:33
Use channels to make precise selections in Photoshop, converting red, green, and blue channels into alpha masks, boost contrast with levels, and refine with layer masks for sky and hair.
How to use the Pen Tool37:56
Layer Mask Basics - Don't delete those pixels, hide them!17:32
This section was added upon request. It demonstrates how to edit your images non-destructively using layer masks.
Warping, Distorting and Perspective Warping17:43
Master warp and distort techniques in Photoshop CC 2020, including perspective warp and the perspective tool, using smart objects, content aware fill, and adjustable anchor points to reshape images.
Adding Shadows and Atmosphere18:09
In this video I show how you can composite two images into a single image by matching perspective and lights as well as creating shadows and atmosphere.
Creating a Custom Smoke Brush12:19
Create a custom smoke brush in Photoshop CC 2020 by using a cloud from a high-contrast channel, defining a brush preset, and tuning spacing and jitter to paint smoke.

How do you add color to a path made with the Pen Tool?3:04
Learn to fill a pen tool path with color and add a stroke in Photoshop CC 2020, using fill path and stroke path to choose foreground, background, or custom colors.
How did you create the bandana in the Horse Play Challenge?6:31
Learn to create a bandana overlay in Photoshop by cutting fabric, sculpting pieces on separate layers, and painting shadows with alpha lock and clipping masks.
I see a lot of flowing super hero capes and floating dress bits . . .28:53
This wasn't exactly a questions but I took it on as such and tried my hand at making a flowing cape out of a painted concrete wall. This is part 2 of the previous lesson.
Can you make a video project to merging an animal face with a human face? Part 152:13
This is actually a lead up to merging an animal face and a human face. The first part I actually put an animal head on a human body. For part 2 I will merge the faces.
Can you make a video project to merging an animal face with a human face? Part 21:03:25
In this video I add parts of a wolf's face to a woman to attempt to create a hybrid creature.

Requirements

A basic understanding of Photoshop

Description

This is a project based course for intermediate users who want to learn photo manipulation and compositing techniques and move beyond the basics in Adobe Photoshop. The lessons are presented as complete start to finish follow along projects with author commentary. More complex topics that may need further study are presented in a Reference section for those who need to learn particular techniques in lectures separate from the more main project lectures. Many of the techniques are based on non-destructive technique which allow you to edit or change an image with out disturbing the original photo giving you the ability to make much future changes much easier. The course is taught by a professional graphic artist, college professor and Adobe Certified Expert in Photoshop.

List of Projects:

1. Western Romance Book Cover

2. Alien Abduction Movie Poster

3. Music Poster

4. Gorilla by Moon Light Poster Art

5. Mermaid Swimming with Giant Jellyfish Art

Who this course is for:

Advanced Beginners to Intermediate

Photo Compositing and Manipulation in Photoshop CC 2020

What you'll learn

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 1min

Projects: The Nitty Gritty Projects5 lectures • 4hr 54min

Photoshop Challenge: What's your unique vision?3 lectures • 25min

Reference Lessons9 lectures • 2hr 45min

Questions Answered5 lectures • 2hr 34min

Requirements

Description

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