Photo Manipulation: The Human Torch-Unmasked
Learn cool new compositing effects with Corey Barker! In this class Corey takes you step-by-step through the process of adding creative particle effects to a photograph to transform it into a realistic looking scene of a man bursting with fire. Using a variety of source photos for compositional elements and textures, Corey demonstrates techniques involving brush effects, layer styles, selections, and more to create the final realistic result. Be sure to catch the bonus lesson at the end on how to animate a particle effect.
Release Date: 2019-09-26
Lessons
Introduction
The instructor introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.
Duration: 1 mins 26 seconds
Creating the Background
Corey gets started by creating the background for the scene.
Duration: 3 mins 12 seconds
Adding the Main Subject
With the background in place, Corey demonstrates how to extract the subject and add him to the scene.
Duration: 5 mins 32 seconds
Adding Cracks
The first special effect to add is the cracks to the subject’s face.
Duration: 12 mins 48 seconds
Adding the Fiery Glow
With the cracks in the skin added, the next step is to add the glow of fire coming through the cracks.
Duration: 11 mins 51 seconds
Adding the Particle Elements
Using a custom brush, Corey shows how to add the effect of the particles coming off of the subject.
Duration: 17 mins 14 seconds
Spark and Smoke Elements
To enhance the look of fire, Corey shows how to add smoke and sparks to the scene.
Duration: 7 mins 30 seconds
Finishing Effects
With all of the elements together, it is time to add some finishing effects to tie them together.
Duration: 12 mins 53 seconds
Bonus: Animation Trick
Learn a cool technique for adding animation to your particle effects.
Duration: 12 mins 31 seconds