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 elements. Consider color scheme and tone and the relationship between the environment and subject. Paint highlight and shadow to begin integrating elements for a realistic and natural blend.
For this section, learn to create a precise and clean subject extraction, creating a professional mask for the Ice Warrior. Using channels, curves, and brushes create a custom mask as you build up the elements of the composite artwork. Blend edges, build transitions, preserve detail - and even le...
With a clean subject extraction, begin compositing focusing on lighting and texture. Manipulate hue and saturation, leverage your knowledge of flow and opacity, layering the independent image elements into a more cohesive whole. Dodge and burn, considering perspective, dimension, and the shape of...
With the main elements of foreground and background beginning to blend, begin to hone in on more specific details of the composite. Examine reflections, color relationships and transitions between subject and background into a more realistic harmony. Leverage the power of paint brushes, completel...
