Photoshop Compositing Basics: Tips Every New User Needs to Know

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Photoshop Compositing Basics: Tips Every New User Needs to Know

with Kristina Sherk

Photoshop Compositing Basics: Tips Every New User Needs to Know

lessons: 10 Course Lessons

duration: 1hr, 23min

published: 2019

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Photoshop Compositing Basics: Tips Every New User Needs to Know

with Kristina Sherk

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! BUY COURSE

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lesson 1: Introduction (free course preview)

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

1min, 15sec

lesson 2: 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.

10min, 10sec

lesson 3: Showing and Hiding Portions of Layers

There are a few ways to show and hide portions of a layer.

10min, 18sec

lesson 4: Removing Distractions

Kristi demonstrates a simple way to get rid of a distraction by photographing with compositing in mind.

5min, 27sec

lesson 5: 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.

8min, 36sec

lesson 6: Adding Atmosphere to a Photo

Compositing textures, light, or other atmospheric elements can take your photo to a new level.

6min, 49sec

lesson 7: Replacing the Sky

Every photographer has had a photo where replacing the sky could dramatically improve the overall shot.

4min, 15sec

lesson 8: 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.

8min, 54sec

lesson 9: Creative Compositing

There’s still room for creativity in creating composites that can still look realistic.

22min, 28sec

lesson 10: Advanced Compositing Example

Kristi wraps up the class with a look at a more advanced composite project she has created.

5min, 8sec

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meet Kristina Sherk

DC-Based High-End Photoshop Retoucher & Educator

Kristina Sherk is a headshot photographer and a high-end photo retoucher specializing in realistic retouching. She's a contributing educational author for publications like Shutter Magazine, Photoshop User Magazine, and Lightroom Magazine. She is also the author behind Photoshop Cafe's Fashion Retouching DVD. Her more reputable corporate clients include National Public Radio, Time Inc., XM Satellite Radio, Cotton Inc., and most recently, Hasselblad.

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