Tame Your Dragon
Conquer Photoshop with this project-based course
Unleash your creativity in "Dragon Tamer," an immersive Photoshop journey. Master essential compositing methods, refine skin textures, and craft captivating light and color.Â
$17Â $37
Purchase the CourseThe Dragon Tamer Composite Course
Building Fantasy Worlds in Photoshop
Unleash Your Inner Dragonslayer
Master the Art of Fantasy Compositing in "Dragon Tamer"
Have you ever dreamt of wielding the brush of imagination, painting worlds teeming with mythical creatures? "Dragon Tamer" is your portal to that dream! This immersive Photoshop course, designed for artists of all levels, equips you with the essential skills to craft a stunning fantasy composite – a young girl bravely facing a majestic dragon.
Purchase the Course NowLESSONS
8
LENGTH
1h 46m
SOFTWARE
PS 2017
Layer by Layer: Master Fantasy Compositing
Learn core techniques to seamlessly blend elements and create stunning dragon encounters.
"Dragon Tamer" guides you through the essential skills of compositing, the art of merging images into cohesive scenes. Master selections and masks to precisely isolate elements like your dragon and the young girl. Unlock the power of blending modes to seamlessly integrate them, crafting realistic light and shadow interactions. By the end, you'll wield compositing magic, ready to build any fantastical world you imagine.
MODULE ONE
The Basics of Photoshop
Setting the Stage for Your Creative Journey: This module is where your compositing adventure begins. Whether you're new to Photoshop or seeking a refresher, we'll dive into the essentials of the Photoshop workspace. And because this course uses PS 2017, don't worry if you don't have the very latest version of Photoshop—everything here is in your version of Photoshop! From essential tools to layers, shortcuts, masking, and blending, you'll gain the fundamental skills that are the building blocks of your creative journey in compositing.
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MODULEÂ TWO
Crafting Your Epic Encounter
From mastering 3D integration to wielding precise selection magic, Module 2 equips you with the tools to bring your dragon and its world to life. Learn to seamlessly blend rendered elements, refine your hero's presence, craft a captivating backdrop, and manipulate light and shadow to create a scene brimming with drama and realism. Prepare to unlock the secrets of compositing and elevate your artistic mastery one step closer to conquering your dragon!
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Refining Your Image
Transform your world from pixels to masterpiece in Module 3. Master the art of blending textures and grunge for depth and realism, breathing life into your dragon and environment. Unleash the power of color grading to evoke mood and atmosphere, painting your epic encounter with a unique palette. Finally, add the finishing touches with sharpening and subtle film grain, achieving both crispness and a cinematic feel. By the end, your dragon encounter will transcend the ordinary, captivating audiences with its polished brilliance.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Rikard Rodin, Instructor
Rikard is an experienced creative professional with a background in graphic design, web and interactive design, 3D modeling, and video and motion graphics. He has worked for clients such as SEGA, Virgin Unite, and Riot Games, and has created a wide range of design projects including book and album covers, posters, and full print advertising campaigns. His work has been translated into multiple languages and has been recognized with numerous design awards.
In addition to his professional experience, Rikard has also shared his knowledge and skills with others through his design blog and Photoshop tutorials. His articles have been featured in international magazines and he has even guest-lectured on color theory at Chapman University. Rikard has helped hundreds of thousands of designers and artists improve their skills through his paid training and free YouTube content.
On a more personal note, Rikard is a father of twin girls, loves photography and woodworking. And his training on Photoshop have helped hundreds of thousands become better at bringing their vision and imagination to life.
Unleash Your Inner Dragonslayer
Claim Your Fantasy Compositing Throne
Embrace the thrill of the pixelated quest – "Dragon Tamer" awaits! No prior art experience? Fear not! This project-based adventure equips you with the essential Photoshop skills to create a breathtaking fantasy composite: a young girl bravely facing a majestic dragon. Master compositing fundamentals, refine skin textures, craft captivating light and color, and ignite your artistic fire. This isn't just a course; it's a gateway to unleashing your inner artist.Â
$17Â $37
Purchase the Course
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Unfold Your Epic Tale
From 3D Integration to Precise Selection: Learn to seamlessly blend your dragon into the scene, master selection techniques to define your hero, and craft a captivating backdrop.
Texture & Color Magic: Breathe life into your world with realistic textures and intricate details. Discover the power of color grading to evoke mood and atmosphere, painting your epic encounter with a unique palette.
Refine Your Masterpiece: Add the finishing touches for a polished, cinematic feel. Sharpen your image for crispness and enhance it with subtle film grain. By the end, your dragon encounter will shine as a masterpiece, ready to captivate the world.
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Take a sneak peak inside...
Lesson 1:
Getting Started
Learn the most used shortcuts in Photoshop—and the shortcuts that will drastically speed up your photoshop compositing.
Lesson 2:
The Dragon
A short introduction to 3D compositing—learn how to use the most common 3D render outputs to composite an image.
Lesson 3:
The Tamer
Here we cover selection and cutouts using paths, along with the Selection & Mask tool.
Lesson 4:
The Cave
Learn different methods of selection and masking as we put together the background of the scene.
Lesson 5:
Integration & Lighting
Learn how to simulate lighting with gradients and blending modes.
Lesson 6:
Texture & Grunge
Here you’ll learn about blending modes and how to add realism and “levels of detail” to an image with grunge and texture.
Lesson 7:
Color Grading
Learn the basics of color grading with gradient maps, color balance and curves.
Lesson 8:
Final Touches
Learn both the destructive and non-destructive method to add sharpness and consistent film grain to your final image.
