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Photoshop for Arch Viz: Project Based Post-Processing Course

Name: Photoshop for Arch Viz: Project Based Post-Processing Course
Rating: 4.4 (345 reviews)

In just a few hours, you'll be using Photoshop to take your 3d renderings to the next level. 3ds Max, V-Ray, Photoshop.

Created byAdam Zollinger (Learn Archviz)

Last updated 1/2023

English

What you'll learn

Take the course project from raw renderings to a dramatic finished image
Use pro techniques to dramatically alter the look and feel of your images
composite new skies, people, lens effects and more into 3d renderings
composite a final image from 32 bit floating point render channels
add together different render channels to create a complete image with absolute control.
turn day images into night
enhance details and make renderings pop using Photoshop tools
fully understand the Photoshop workflow as it applies to architectural 3d renderings
better understand the Photoshop UI and all of its tools
make renderings that stand out from the crowd
create stunning imagery with the help of post-processing in Photoshop
use render channels from any rendering suite to enhance your images
create selection sets for every object / material in your scene, quickly and easily
create Photoshop files that give you complete control over every detail of your scene in post
adjust the light levels of a scene after it is already rendered

Course content

9 sections • 47 lectures • 3h 39m total length

About Me: Why Should You Listen To Me?3:16
I am a digital artist that has created imagery for many different formats, but my primary specialty is architectural visualization. This field requires an artist to be very well rounded. I have to know the entire 3d process from beginning to end, including animation tools, video editing, compositing software, etc.

Learn a little bit more about what I do in this video, and see some examples of my work. I think you will be impressed enough to want to know more about how I achieve my results.
About The Course: What It Is and What It Is Not2:44
This is not a beginning Photoshop course. I will expect you to know your way around, at least a little bit, in Photoshop. If you don't, feel free to join my other course on Photoshop. It is meant for beginners, and although it is specifically teaching how to paint, it will also teach the basic functions of Photoshop. The other option would be to join anyway, and pick things up as you go. You might feel a little bit overwhelmed at first, but eventually you should be able to follow along, especially if you are already computer savvy.

This is a comprehensive Photoshop course for all things architectural visualization. Arch viz artists need Photoshop every day, if they are doing their jobs correctly. This course teaches you everything you need to know to take your renderings to the next level. I'll give all the tips and techniques I know, which is a lot. I guarantee your renderings are going to be looking better after taking this course.
Course Structure: Make Sure To Watch Here Before Moving On3:52
The course will have two distinct segments. The first will be processing jpeg images using adjustment layers, overlays, alpha channels, etc. The second segment will be about compositing an image using floating point (32 bit) render channels. If you don't understand that distinction, just follow the entire course. Both are necessary, and you will be glad that you understand all the techniques that are shared in both sections.

V-Ray Render Channels Explained: Which Ones Do We Need & How Do We Set Them Up?4:32
Here I will show you how to setup your model file to get the most out of your rendering in post.
Creating and Rendering Selection Sets2:32
We will use the built in V-Ray and 3ds Max tools to create clean selection sets for ourselves, thus enabling more control in Photoshop to adjust colors, etc.
Import Your Channels and Set Them Up In Photoshop1:36
In this lecture, I will show you how to setup up your Photoshop file, and then we are ready to go.
Fast Way To Get Selection Sets Of Everything In Your Scene0:56
Here I will revisit selection sets, because they can be very powerful when processing an image. I will show you more about how to use the built-in tools, and also show you a really handy script that makes things easier.
Loading TrackScripts - This Gives You Great Control in Photoshop2:58
This video just shows how to load the script that we have downloaded. It also shows a little bit about UI customization inside of 3ds Max.
Using TrackScripts To Generate Selections With MultiMatte Elements2:03
Here I will show how to use the trackscripts tool effectively.
Using MultiMatte Render Elements in Photoshop: Change Any Texture in Post1:23
Here I quickly demonstrate how to put the MultiMatte Render channels to use.
My Example Photoshop File, All Ready To Go2:09
Here I will show you my Photoshop file, explain how I set it up, and show you how to get everything going so that you will be ready to process your renderings as well.
Render Setup Review .pdf3:00
Review Render Setup Section

Test Your Basic Post-Processing Knowledge
Practice With My Project Files0:04
Follow the link in this lecture to get my Photoshop files if you are interested in practicing with those.
Making Use of The Alpha Channel3:23
Change Any Material Using Material Selection Sets3:49
Here I show you how to put the selection channels to use in Photoshop. In architectural visualization, it is often important to get materials and colors just right. This is a great way to fine tune without having to rerender.
Change The Color of The Trees In Post4:13
Here we use Photoshop and our selection sets to adjust the colors of the trees that were rendered out of 3ds Max. We use the color adjustments to bring all the colors and levels into harmony with each other.
Change The Background of Your Image: Composite In A New Sky7:04
In architectural visualization, it is common to composite your 3ds Max rendering into a photo background, or maybe just replace the sky. Photoshop makes that easy with the use of alpha channels.
Use Render Channels To Enhance Your Scene4:17
V-Ray gives us the capability of producing individual render channels out of 3ds Max. These can be very useful in Photoshop. Here we will begin to make use of them to enhance our architectural rendering.
Reflection and Self-Illumination Channel3:46
Here we use more render channels. Self-Illumination and Reflection are both commonly used V-Ray render channels.
Finishing Up Your Render Channel Adjustments4:20
Here we examine the remaining V-Ray render channels.
Some Final Enhancements with Zdepth Channels7:31
Section Wrap-up1:46

Adding People To Your Scene In Photoshop7:23
Viz People

Here we will start to use Photoshop to composite in people. I will teach you the techniques you need, and they will translate to other types of cutout images as well.
Making 2d Cutouts Fit Into Your Scene9:17
More tips for adding and editing 2d cutouts into your scene. This video will help you to make sure they really fit into your scene.

Section Preview0:43
In this section, we will continue processing the image. Here you will put on all the final touches in Photoshop.
Check Out Those Curves! - Using Curves Adjustments in Photoshop3:51
Curves are a very powerful tool in Photoshop. For post-processing architectural images, I use them to edit color and contrast. This video shows how.
Fine Tuning Colors and Other Adjustments3:44
More Photoshop adjustments, using adjustment layers to enhance the scene.
Color Overlays: Dramatically Enhance The Mood Of Your Scene5:07
Blending modes are also an important part of post-processing your architectural images in Photoshop. One that I use in particular is the Overlay blending mode. This video demonstrates its power.
Color Overlays, Part II5:30
More about blending modes and Overlays.
Adding Lens Effects: Lens Flare For Long Exposure Images4:15
Instead of rendering lens effects out of 3ds Max, you can just add them in using Photoshop, my preferred method. It is easy. I'll show you how.
The Final Touches9:08
A few more finishing touches. We'll go over sharpening, blurring, vignetting, and chromatic aberration using Photoshop.
Section Wrap8:27
Our image is done, thank you. Make sure to check out the bonus course to find out where to go next.

Download the Project Files0:02
Combine Render Elements Together13:41
Color Grading Your Image To Change The Mood10:00
- Use Photoshop adjustment layers to color grade your image
- Dramatically change the look and feel of your image using simple adjustments
Compositing Photo Assets -- People / Trees / etc.8:30
- Adding people to your scene
- Proper techniques for placing / scaling people properly to make them fit their surroundings
- Composition theory for adding people to an arch viz scene
- Where to get good 2d people cutouts
- 3d vs 2d people
Adjusting the People To Fit Into Your Scene8:30
- Color grade the composited people until they fit seamlessly into their surroundings
- Use Photoshop to adjust their tone, color, lighting, etc.
Finishing Touches And Special Effects14:11
- Use Photoshop to dramatically change how your image looks
- Add reflections, major color adjustments, etc. to entirely change the mood of the image
- Learn some NPR (non photo real) techniques in Photoshop and make your image look a little more like an illustration.
THANKS FOR WATCHING!

Requirements

You will need to come with a basic knowledge of Photoshop, although you might be able catch up, even with no experience.
You will need to come with a working knowledge of 3d software and rendering, because this course is about processing those images. You could also use the techniques to process the renderings of others, or even photographs, if you want to do that instead.

Description

*New Project Added 10/12/2018

*Recent feedback:

"If anybody is still wondering about getting this course or not than just stop and get it it's worth it and you won't get more informative lessons on post processing your renders that easy. Great work on the course, i enjoyed it!"

The Course

To become a true master of architectural visualization, or 3d in general, you have to understand good post-processing techniques. All the fancy renderings you see out there on the internet are processed in some way, usually Photoshop. Photoshop can be just as complicated to master as the 3d software, but it is equally as important for a striking image.

Follow me in this course, and you will get all my techniques for processing a 3d image. The course structure follows 4 major sections, all of them building upon each other. They are:

Basic processing of an image

setting up your renderings to give you the right channels / render elements
creating perfect selection sets
using render channels to enhance your scene
basic Photoshop adjustments

Advanced Compositing

use raw 32 bit render channels to composite a rendering from different elements
learn to have complete control over lighting in post
change your day rendering to night
turn off the sun in post
continue with a non-destructive workflow

Composite In Cutouts

learn to make people and other objects fit seamlessly into your scene

Final Touches

this is where I teach you everything I know to enhance your scene

JUST ADDED: New Post-Processing Project

download render elements of a new project and finish it off with pro post-processing tips

If you are looking to take your rendering skills to the next level, this course is for you! Join up now, and in no time you will be a Photoshop expert, taking your architectural rendering from average to spectacular.

See you in class!

Who this course is for:

You should take this course if you want to master Photoshop, and especially if you are training to become and architectural visualization specialist.
You can also use this course if you just want to know how to enhance imagery in Photoshop.
You shouldn't take this course if you are brand new to Photoshop or 3d rendering workflows. I have other courses to get you familiar with those things if you need them.
This course is perfect for those who know how to render, but are looking to take their renderings to the next level.

Photoshop for Arch Viz: Project Based Post-Processing Course

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Welcome3 lectures • 10min

Proper Rendering Setup To Have Maximum Control In Photshop9 lectures • 21min

Post-Processing Your Still Shots in Photoshop --Time To Make Your Renderings Pop10 lectures • 40min

Compositing A Complete Image Using Render Channels - Have Complete Control7 lectures • 27min

Compositing In Billboard Images2 lectures • 17min

Finishing Touches - All My Secrets For an Awesome Post-Processed Image8 lectures • 41min

PROJECT II: Exterior Rendering Compositing6 lectures • 55min

EXTRA: More Pro Tips1 lecture • 8min

Bonus Section1 lecture • 1min

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