Photoshop Composite Masterclass: Learn from a Pro

Name: Photoshop Composite Masterclass: Learn from a Pro
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Learn how to create master level composites in photoshop, from a pro, in a quick and easy way

Created byTom Kai

Last updated 9/2020

English

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What you'll learn

How to composite multiple images into one unique creation

Course content

1 section • 9 lectures • 1h 19m total length

Introduction1:50
Learn how to create stunning out-of-this-world composites by combining six images, mastering compositing techniques, applying special effects, and finishing with color grading in Photoshop.
Where To Find Images2:43
Learn where to find images for photoshop composites by exploring three sources—unspun dot com, pixels dot com, and picks—and assemble moon, landscape, sky, grass, and house photos for your project.
Import + Workplace Setup4:31
Set up the Photoshop workspace and create a new 16x9 document at 300 dpi in RGB. Import images, name layers, and prepare brushes for the upcoming composite.
Compositing Our Image18:29
Master Photoshop compositing by building a floating island scene with a cabin, masking edges, and replacing the sky. Apply smart objects, blending modes, and color grading to unify lighting.
Color Grading8:16
Master color grading to harmonize a night scene by adjusting sky, vista, and foreground using brightness, contrast, hue/saturation, and blending modes like soft light and overlay.
Special Effects + Details32:40
Master Photoshop composites by organizing layers, painting grass and vines, applying highlights and shadows, and adding clouds, birds, and lens flare to create a cohesive, detailed scene.
Final Tweaks4:51
Combine all layers into final edit, boost brightness and contrast, adjust curves, apply a Kodak 2395 color look up, add a blue gradient, blur the background, and export for web.
Exporting + Alternative Crop5:22
Export and save your Photoshop work in jpeg for web and png for instagram, save for web legacy, and crop to a four by five ratio.
Final Thoughts0:56
Master practical Photoshop composites with tips and tricks for striking edits. Apply what you learned to your own projects, including student-submitted work, and explore Lightroom presets.

Requirements

All you need is photoshop

Description

Learn how to create a stunning composite in this Photoshop Composite Masterclass, where you can learn from a pro! At the end of this course, you will have created your own composite using some very simple methods and have the know-how to create many more!

I am Tom Kai, A professional photographer and graphic designer with an incredible passion for creating. I've been working in the creative field for the past 10 years and in that time I've learned a lot of useful information that I want to share with YOU! I am excited to have you in my "Photoshop Composite Masterclass: Learn From A Pro"

This class is designed for those starting out using photoshop or those who may already be familiar with the program and want to learn how to make professional composites in a simple and easy way! Being able to create composites in photoshop is a fantastic skill to have for both photographers and graphic designers because today, many companies are looking for skilled compositors to create stunning ads and marketing campaigns that are out of this world, and this course is designed to give you just that skill and the edge you need to land some great clients! This course is in depth enough for those familiar with Photoshop, but also beginner friendly as I walk through my whole process, I am sure you will be able to follow along. I will be walking you through some shortcuts and tricks that I've learned over the years that have helped me improve my own workflow and the quality of my composites.

This course is made using the most up-to-date version of Photoshop as of September 2020, however the principles and skills taught in this course can and will apply to other versions as well. You can also download a free trial of Adobe Photoshop from their website

In this course you will learn:

Where to find good quality, free-to-use photos for compositing
How to import and set up your photoshop workspace
How to composite multiple images into one creation
Color Grading to unify multiple images to have the same color and lighting
How to add special effects and details to your composites
How to properly export your finished piece for various places
Tips about Photoshop that you may not have known before!
Shortcuts that can save you hours!

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in mastering Photoshop compositing