In this second part of Creative Photoshop Techniques, follow retoucher Renee Robyn in building a composite from start to finish. Build an amazing composite image - the Ice Warrior. Follow methodical and procedural processes for compositing while learning to experiment without a firm creative guide or plan. Cull through a variety of elements, work on subject placement, and select a background plate. Build out a rough composition to create a solid base. Consider perspective, direction of light, and atmospheric elements that will ultimately blend to create a realist, creative composite portrait image.
Adapt to creative inspiration, scrapping one background element for something better. Build a composite background from multiple elements for a more dynamic perspective, story, and mood. Reposition elements, manipulate blend modes, adjust scaling to refine and push for the best combination of ele...
Follow retoucher, Renee Robyn, as she explores creative and practical examples using Photoshop's powerful morphing tools. Examine warp, puppet warp, transform, and free transform to enhance your compositing and retouching capabilities. Enhance your practical skills for blending and disguising tex...
In this section, explore some of Renee Robyn's early compositing work. Dissect mistakes that she identifies in practical examples and how to avoid them. Learn to create solid methodology, using native tools within Photoshop, to identify disparate elements in an image. Develop an eye for what make...