Dustin imports the image of the model into Photoshop where he concentrates on creating a rough cutout of the subject to be used as an overlay in Cinema 4D. This process concentrates on speed over perfection since this cutout will not be used as the primary cutout for the final image. The lasso tool inside Photoshop really helps speed up the process of masking out the model.
In this section, Dustin demonstrates how to import a cutout of the model’s image treating the image as if it were a new material in the program. Creating this overlay of the model allows Dustin to have a stand-in in Cinema 4D so that he can prepare the digital scene to match the photo for composi...
Dustin begins framing his camera within Cinema 4D. Using the measurements taken during the shoot the digital camera within C4D is given the exact same positioning. Once set right, a protect tag is applied to the digital camera to prevent its accidental movement. After the camera is set, Dustin st...
Using photoshop, Dustin begins dissecting the lighting on the model to show how the scene will need to be lit in Cinema 4D. Dustin breaks down the considerations in building your lighting scenario for the composite environment.