Photoshop Compositing Course

Introduction to the Course

• Introduction to the Course
• How to Access the Resources Used in this Course

Finding Compatible Images for a Composite

• Choosing Images with a Similar Horizon and Vanishing Point
• The Importance of Quality and Direction of Light in Both the Images

Editing the First Composite Image

• Matching the Horizon and Placing the Subject on to the Background Image
• Creating a Shadow for the Body
• Creating a Shadow for the Parts Making Contact With the Ground
• Matching the Luminance Levels in the Subject and the Background
• Matching the Color Saturation Levels in the Subject and the Background
• Adding the Ambient Color Cast to the Subject (Using Subtractive Primary Colors)
• Using Dodge and Burn to Enhance the Lighting Effect
• Matching Depth of Field by Adding a Realistic Blur to the Background
• Matching Noise Levels in the Subject and the Background
• How to Make Accurate Selections of the Subject in Photoshop – Part 1
• How to Make Accurate Selections of the Subject in Photoshop – Part 2

Editing the Second Composite Image (A Composite of 3 Images)

• The Process of Choosing the Images for this Composite
• Blending the Moon Image with the Landscape Shot
• Masking the Moon and Creating a Glow
• Cutting Out the Subject and Placing it by Aligning the Horizons
• Creating the Shadow for the Main Body and the Shoes
• Matching the Luminance Levels in the Subject and the Background
• Matching the Color Saturation Levels in the Subject and the Background
• Using Dodge and Burn to Create Moon Lighting Effect
• Matching Noise Levels in the Subject and the Background
• Retouching the Background Image to Remove Artifacts and Distractions
• Color Grading in Camera Raw Filter to Get the Final Result

Conclusion

• Conclusion and One Important Recommendation