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CreativeLive

Introduction to Character Composites

via CreativeLive

Overview

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AFTER THIS CLASS YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

  • Style a compelling character.
  • Extract subject and replace background.
  • Use textures and brushes to bring the subject into the image.
  • Add a realistic atmospheric element.
  • Color grade in Adobe Camera Raw.

ABOUT RENEE'S CLASS:

We can’t always shoot portraits in our dream locations. Sometimes we go to amazing places on vacation, or we find some great stock imagery online, and we want to transport our clients to somewhere special. For some artists, the most interesting places to create come from within.

For Renee, character portraits lean heavily on a compelling subject, something rooted in reality. In this class you will be guided through her process to style, pose, and hand paint texture and light to emphasize a portrait of a cowboy.

Take your studio portraits from clean and simple to compelling and eye catching!

WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR:

  • Beginner and Intermediate Photographers
  • Portrait photographers interested in compositing
  • Beginner and Intermediate composite artists
  • Artists interested in advancing their styling choices

SOFTWARE USED:

Adobe Photoshop 2019 (20.0.6)
Adobe Camera Raw

Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Lighting and Concept
  • Cropping
  • Bringing in the New Background
  • Masking
  • Creating Depth
  • Painting Wet Rain on Costuming
  • Creating Rain Drops
  • Rain Touch Ups
  • Color Grading
  • Sharpening
  • Saving
  • Summary
  • Outro

Taught by

Renée Robyn

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