Fairy Specimen Composite Course
Advanced Blending in Photoshop
Create beyond the glassÂ
Photoshop a Fairytale
Unleash your inner magic and create a captivating fairy scene with this comprehensive Photoshop course! Learn essential compositing techniques, from background removal and object selection to realistic skin retouching and adding fantastical elements like wings, flames, and smoke. Master the art of blending modes and color grading to bring your whimsical creation to life.Â
 $17 $37
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10
LENGTH
2h 10m
SOFTWARE
PS 2017
Pixie Dust & Pixels: Learn Photoshop, Unleash Your Inner Fairymaker
Learn essential compositing techniques.
This enchanting journey through Photoshop unlocks the secrets of compositing, the art of weaving diverse elements into a cohesive scene. Master the art of selection and masking, wielding them like pixie dust to delicately capture your fairy's ethereal form. Unfurl the power of blending modes, seamlessly integrating your tiny wonder into its fantastical environment. By the end, you'll possess the magic touch, ready to bring any whimsical scene to life, pixel by pixel. No prior experience needed, just a sprinkle of imagination!
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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
Craft Your Enchanting Fairy Scene
Unleash your inner fairy whisperer and breathe life into your captured wonder! In this module, you'll master the magic of seamless integration, wielding selection tools with pixie-like precision. Learn to blend backgrounds and textures, crafting a captivating environment for your tiny muse. Unravel the secrets of light and shadow manipulation, imbuing your scene with an air of ethereal luminescence. By the end, you'll wield the wand of compositing expertise, ready to transform your ordinary jar into a miniature realm of enchantment!
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Polishing Your Pixie Dust
Elevate your captured marvel from mere pixels to a sparkling masterpiece! In this module, you'll master the art of sprinkling textures and whispers of grunge, adding depth and realism to your enchanting scene. Unleash the magic of color grading, evoking moods and atmospheres to paint your fairy's world with a unique palette. Finally, add finishing touches with a sprinkle of sharpness and a touch of ethereal film grain, achieving both crispness and a dreamlike glow. By the end, your fairy specimen will transcend the ordinary, captivating audiences with its polished, jewel-like 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.
Spark Your Pixie Dust
Craft A Miniature Wonderland
Embrace the thrill of the pixelated adventure! No prior art experience? Worry not! This project-based journey equips you with the magical touch of Photoshop to create a captivating fairy scene in a jar. Master compositing fundamentals, refine the ethereal glow of your fairy, craft a captivating environment, and ignite your artistic spark. This isn't just a course; it's your gateway to unleashing the inner fairy whisperer within.
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From Jar to Wonderland: Your Fairy's Dream Awaits!
Unleash your inner fairy whisperer and embark on a captivating journey! Learn to seamlessly integrate your captured wonder into its fantastical environment, from mastering precise selection to craft a captivating backdrop. Breathe life into your scene with realistic textures and intricate details, then unlock the power of color grading to create a unique mood and atmosphere. Finally, add the finishing touches with a sprinkle of sharpness and ethereal film grain for a polished, dreamlike masterpiece. By the end, your tiny fairy specimen will transcend the ordinary, a miniature wonderland ready to enchant everyone who sees it!
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Take a sneak peak inside...
Lesson 1:
Photoshop 101
Learn the most used shortcuts in Photoshop—and the shortcuts that will drastically speed up your photoshop compositing.
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Lesson 2:
The Background
Learn how to remove objects in photoshop and recreate backgrounds from existing elements.
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Lesson 3:
Adding a Candle
Selections with paths, free transform, warp and more—here we add the foreground candle into the scene.
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Lesson 4:
Frequency Separation
The most effective—and fast—method for skin retouching covered from top to bottom.
Lesson 5:
Fairy into the Jar
Here you’ll learn how to cut someone out of a background, including hair, for realistic compositing.
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Lesson 6:
Giving Her Wings
Learn how to use the color range selection tool and how to transform, add shadows and manipulate the wings into the scene.
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Lesson 7:
Into the Glass
How to use the displace tool to create realistic glass distortion—and how to use blending modes to add reflections on top of an image.
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Lesson 8:
Flame & Smoke
Go further with blending modes and masking to realistically add flame and smoke into the composite.
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Lesson 9:
Texture
How to add scratches, grunge and dust to an image to create more realistic final composite.
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Lesson 10:
Color Grading
How to use a single gradient map adjustment layer to color grade an image and how to use Camera Raw to give the whole composite a kick.
