Compositing Tutorials

Learn how to create shapes with clouds in the fun and whimsical tutorial!

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Northern Lights are actually collisions between electrically charged particles from the sun that enter the earth’s atmosphere. Add this effect to any night photo in a few simple steps.

Light rays are fun to create, and can make a big Difference in your photos! Learn how to identify the best place to put Light rays and how to create them using a Brush Tool and a Radial Blur Filter.

We’ll show you how to add some awesome sun rays into your image in Photoshop, but first make sure it makes sense in your image!

We start with creating a custom star brush and then play around with our brush settings to get the perfect shape and scatter for painting the stars in our sky.

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Learn how to take the first step and place art on your walls in Photoshop, so that you can visualize the final product! Use these tools to match the perspective perfectly.

In this tutorial, we’ll show you techniques for creating a space-age composite and then we’ll apply a dynamic parallax effect to create depth and space. Custom brushes and custom Heads-Up-Display graphics are included!

Photoshop, After Effects  |  Visual Effects  |  Advanced  |  4.75 hours  |  13 videos

76 Sample Images  |  2 Photoshop Brushes

Learn how to swap a person out in today’s episode! This is helpful for group shots; especially for instances such as bridal parties.

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Learn how to add the correct effects to make a realistic looking reflection in a body of water.

In today’s episode, learn how to create a billboard advertisement in Photoshop. Match size and perspective for a realistic looking billboard.

Explore the principles of compositing in this in-depth Photoshop tutorial. Learn how to match perspective, color, light, and shadow to create a seamless image.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  2.75 hours  |  3 videos

2 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush  |  1 Photoshop Action

In today’s episode, we show you how to do Focus Stacking in Photoshop. We also give you some pointers on how actually shoot the images you’d need in order for Focus Stacking to work.

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Create and Place a Logo in perspective in today’s episode! This is helpful for photographers and designers alike as you will learn how to Transform text as well as place it into an image!

Learn how to add a Reflection to sunglasses in today’s episode! Adding a little Paris to your studio portraits is simpler than you might think!

Master the Liquify Tool, matching color, matching light, and learn to completely recreate areas of an image with the Brush Tool. This tutorial is a great exercise for advanced Photopshop users.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Advanced  |  4 hours  |  9 videos

28 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Action

Learn How to Use the Vanishing Point Filter in Photoshop! Trust us, it will take all of your perspective troubles away!

The trickiest part of this whole process might be the very first step! If you are adding a different sky to an image, make sure it compliments the rest of that photo. The two images should match up really well in terms of Color, Contrast, and tone.

Not only do we show you how to create a panorama in Photoshop, we also give you some expert tips on shooting those panoramic images David J. Crewe lends us his knowledge as we give you six amazing tips.

Watch as we show you how to make your subject appear larger than life! Go from photoshoot to Photoshop where we’ll practice the principles of compositing like color and light matching and placing your subject in a new background.

Photoshop  |  Visual Effects  |  Advanced  |  2.75 hours  |  6 videos

6 Sample Images  |  1 Sample PSD  |  3 Photoshop Brushes  |  1 Photoshop Action

Besides it being tons of fun, it can be extremely helpful in things like family portraiture. If you want to replace someone’s closed eyes with open ones, or replace a crying baby with a happy one, this is the technique to use.

From cutting subjects out to switching Backgrounds to any Pattern of your choosing, this is one episode you don’t want to miss!

Learn how to calculate advanced perspectives, create shadows, cut out subjects, and add light sources to an image. We also cover how to photograph and composite your subjects into a new background so they really stand out.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Advanced  |  3.25 hours  |  7 videos

20 Sample Images  |  4 Photoshop Brushes  |  1 Photoshop Action

In this tutorial, you’ll learn all about how to cut out objects, custom brushes, match colors, step and repeat, composite theory and more. Elevate your compositing skill with this challenging lesson!

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  1.5 hours  |  7 videos

7 Sample Images

Learn to create stunning effects with light and fire in this compositing tutorial. We cover how to blend and composite multiple images, add textures, create blurs, dodge and burn, shape the body, and work in LAB Color Mode to create dynamic colors.

Photoshop  |  Visual Effects  |  Medium  |  1.5 hours  |  4 videos

7 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush

Follow along as we demonstrate how to composite intricate details, use Blending Modes, color tone, and create perfect cutouts with Refine Mask.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  2 hours  |  5 videos

6 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush  |  6 Custom Textures

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to do the photography and retouching necessary to add an amazing liquid splash effect to any portrait. Learn compositing, coloring, retouching, cutting subjects out, painting details, and dodging and burning.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Advanced  |  3.25 hours  |  7 videos

10 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush  |  1 Photoshop Action

Create an extraordinary fantasy image in this in-depth tutorial. Learn to tell a story through images, build and shape lighting, dodge and burn, blend, and composite several images into a scene.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  1.75 hours  |  6 videos

6 Sample Images  |  3 Photoshop Brushes

Gain the confidence to master product photography! Take an outside-the-box approach to product photos with this composite where you can learn to match highlights and shadows, retouch products, and make details selections.

Photoshop  |  Compositing  |  Medium  |  2 hours  |  5 videos

12 Sample Images  |  1 Photoshop Brush

In this episode we show you how to select the green Color Range and define a Layer Mask with the selection. This technique will allow you to cut your subject out from the Background quickly and accurately.

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How to edit a sky photo to make it look more dramatic and how to add a city, altering the Light Levels to match it with the sky.

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In this tutorial, you will learn the photography and Photoshop required to transform your images into an underwater world. Color correct highlights and shadows independently, create light rays, create flowing hair, and learn to light a subject.

Photoshop  |  Visual Effects  |  Advanced  |  2.5 hours  |  6 videos

30 Sample Images  |  3 Photoshop Brushes