https://liquidverve.com/item/compositing

Welcome to my in-depth portrait compositing course! In this set of tutorials, we study tools and techniques that can be applied to a vast range of different compositing scenarios.
Whether it's adding flowers, building some fog, placing a model in front of the Eiffel Tower, or creating an entirely new world - this course will provide you with the tools to do it!

This course is for you if:

• you are looking to make your work stand out and explore new creative paths with your portraits!
• you are an editor! You do not need to be a portrait shooter to learn or do any portrait compositing. There are lots of resources available online to access images to work with.
• you have an understanding of the Photoshop interface and base tools, such as layers, masks, adjustments, etc.

We will cover:
LEVEL I - INTRODUCTION TO COMPOSITING

• Foundations - a discussion about masking and matching
• Walkthrough - a first compositing walkthrough using a simplified element

LEVEL II - CORE WORKFLOW

• Finding elements - using stock image sites to select composite elements
• Importing & masking - combining elements and blending edges
• Matching - calibrating perspective, lighting, focus, and color
• Final additions - adding minor elements and finishing touches
• Cleanup - cleaning up the comp and integrating it into a full portrait workflow

LEVEL III - ADVANCED TOOLS & TECHNIQUES

• Advanced techniques - for masking and matching elements
• Special scenarios - sky replacements, 2D replacements, overlays and particles, dimensional elements, body part swaps, background replacements and extensions, and paint-outs
• Better plates - finding and shooting improved composite elements
• Troubleshooting - "what ifs" and worst-case scenarios
• Optimization and efficiency - workflow speed and smarter approaches

Included with this download:

- The full video course (digital download) [currently approximately 5-6h of material]
- TIFs/RAWs and stock images for all follow-along walkthroughs
- My LUTs (Photoshop coloring presets)
- My minimalistic Photoshop Toolbar
- Instructions on how to import and use all files