Photoshop Compositing Basics: Tips Every New User Needs to Know
Join Kristi Sherk to learn the fundamentals of real world compositing. Every photographer will eventually be faced with situations that call for basic compositing skills to get the job done. In this class Kristi teaches you how to remove distractions by shooting with compositing in mind, merging facial expressions in group photos for the best looks, adding atmospheric elements to your photos, replacing ugly skies, and other creative compositing possibilities. If you’re looking to dip your toes into the world of compositing, or just wanting the skills to tackle real world compositing situations, then this is the class for you!
Release Date: 2019-01-02
Lessons
Introduction
Kristi introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Duration: 1 mins 15 seconds
Importance of Consistency
An important aspect of a successful real world composite is that all of the individual elements have been photographed from the same perspective. In addition, lighting, color and contrast need to be consistent among all elements.
Duration: 10 mins 10 seconds
Showing and Hiding Portions of Layers
There are a few ways to show and hide portions of a layer.
Duration: 10 mins 18 seconds
Removing Distractions
Kristi demonstrates a simple way to get rid of a distraction by photographing with compositing in mind.
Duration: 5 mins 27 seconds
Merging Facial Expressions in Group Photos
A common real world scenario is having to create a composite from several group photos to get the best expressions from everyone.
Duration: 8 mins 36 seconds
Adding Atmosphere to a Photo
Compositing textures, light, or other atmospheric elements can take your photo to a new level.
Duration: 6 mins 49 seconds
Replacing the Sky
Every photographer has had a photo where replacing the sky could dramatically improve the overall shot.
Duration: 4 mins 15 seconds
Creating the Best Portrait from Multiple Photos
Kristi demonstrates how you can composite multiple photos of the same person to remove distracting hair from the face.
Duration: 8 mins 54 seconds
Creative Compositing
There’s still room for creativity in creating composites that can still look realistic.
Duration: 22 mins 28 seconds
Advanced Compositing Example
Kristi wraps up the class with a look at a more advanced composite project she has created.
Duration: 5 mins 8 seconds