Photo Manipulation: The Human Torch-Unmasked

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Photo Manipulation: The Human Torch-Unmasked

with Corey Barker

Photo Manipulation: The Human Torch-Unmasked

lessons: 9 Course Lessons

duration: 1hr, 24min

published: 2019

watched: 1270 Member Views

Photo Manipulation: The Human Torch-Unmasked

with Corey Barker

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. BUY COURSE

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lesson 1: Introduction (free course preview)

The instructor introduces the class and discusses what will be covered in the lessons that follow.

1min, 26sec

lesson 2: Creating the Background

Corey gets started by creating the background for the scene.

3min, 12sec

lesson 3: Adding the Main Subject

With the background in place, Corey demonstrates how to extract the subject and add him to the scene.

5min, 32sec

lesson 4: Adding Cracks

The first special effect to add is the cracks to the subject’s face.

12min, 48sec

lesson 5: 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.

11min, 51sec

lesson 6: Adding the Particle Elements

Using a custom brush, Corey shows how to add the effect of the particles coming off of the subject.

17min, 14sec

lesson 7: Spark and Smoke Elements

To enhance the look of fire, Corey shows how to add smoke and sparks to the scene.

7min, 30sec

lesson 8: Finishing Effects

With all of the elements together, it is time to add some finishing effects to tie them together.

12min, 53sec

lesson 9: Bonus: Animation Trick

Learn a cool technique for adding animation to your particle effects.

12min, 31sec

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meet Corey Barker

Photoshop Wizard & Special Effect Master

Corey Barker is an education and curriculum developer for all things Photoshop. Over the years, Corey has worked as a graphic artist in a variety of disciplines such as illustration, commercial design, large format printing, motion graphics, web design, and photography. His expertise in Photoshop and Illustrator have earned him numerous awards including a recent induction into the Photoshop Hall of Fame.

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