Demonstrating the power of using smart objects, Dustin brings the render layers into camera raw to start making adjustments to the background in order to match the cut out of the subject.
With basic adjustments made to the backplate, Dustin focuses on cleaning up the cut out of the subject and matching the subject to the backplate.
Continuing the process of blending the composition together, Dustin concentrates on the color temperature difference between the model and background. Using a local adjustment tool using the color picker tool and a little-known, hidden menu within the curves adjustment layer. Using this menu to a...
A slap grade is what Dustin calls preparing the focus of the image to accept the final grade of the image. Using volume masks to create and adjust the atmospheric conditions within the room and gives Dustin options to apply color grades to the dust and light rays within the space.
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