Compositing Secrets in Photoshop, the Story Art Method
Compositing Secrets in Photoshop, the Story Art Method
In this video you will learn how to tell compelling stories, by combining photographs in Photoshop. Karen Alsop, founder of Story Art in Australia, takes you through the entire process of making this Hey Diddle Diddle inspired piece.
Karen takes you out on the field (literally), as she photographs the animals and people to be used in the composite. Learn how to plan a project like this and also the steps to executing that plan. The majority of the time is spent in Photoshop. Learn how to cleanly cut out difficult subjects like animals with fur. Build a background plate, mash people and animals together and bring the magic by creating atmosphere and the right color to set the mood.
This video is just under 3 hours and is packed with information and tips, so that you can create stunning composites of your own! This video is made in Photoshop CC, but will work on all versions of Photoshop (Except Photoshop Elements).
All the photographs are included, so you can follow along step-by-step at your own pace!
Note: This is Intermediate/Advanced level training. (Check out Sky City Project for Beginner/Intermediate)
See what’s on this video course
Background Details
Techniques for creating the background plate
Bring in Subjects
Beginning to bring the subjects into the background
Shooting Characters
Behind the scenes with Karen, shooting the models for the cat, dish and spoon
Creating a Cat Person
How to combine a cat and a human in Photoshop
The Moon
Preparing the moon for our composite
Dish and Spoon
Turning 2 people into a dish and a spoon in Photoshop
Little Dog Shoot
Behind the scenes with the little dog shoot
Little Dog Laughs
Compositing the dog and making it laugh in Photoshop
The Cow Shoot
Behind the scenes shooting the cow, and a horse!
Find Inspiration
Karen uses Pinterest as a tool to organize and find ideas and inspiration
Jumping Cows
Making the cow jump over a moon in Photoshop
Star Brush
Adding the stars in the night sky
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