Book description
In Bret Malley’s world, a father is suspended in the air
among his baby’s collection of toys . . . a big-box store and
parking lot can be transformed into a scene of reclaimed nature . .
. and an ordinary person can sculpt fire with his bare hands. And
in Adobe Master Class: Advanced Compositing in Photoshop, Bret
shares the techniques he uses to elevate an image from the everyday
to the extraordinary, showing you how to make seemingly impossible
scenarios come to life.
Starting with an overview of the Adobe Photoshop interface that
focuses on the hidden tools you need to know to create stunning
composite imagery, this fun yet informative guide walks through all
the necessary stages–from the first planning sketches to the
final finishing touches–of making all kinds of unique
creations. Beyond the orientation of tools, layers, adjustments and
more, Bret uses step-by-step tutorials to break down a wide variety
of his Photoshop artworks. Additional detailed project walkthroughs
offer tips on everything from creating a superhuman to compositing
an epic fantasy landscape. And interviews and spreads featuring
various established and emerging artists provide a range of
inspirational imagery, creative insight, and professional
know-how.
• Features an engaging, writing style that makes learning
advanced Photoshop techniques fun
• Provides detailed, step-by-step examples, walking through
complex compositing projects from start to finish
• Includes “Visual Masters” spreads that
highlight beautiful and innovative work by current digital artists
to inspire you to bring what’s in your imagination–the
wildly impossible–to reality
• Includes access to downloadable resource files so you can
work through the projects along with the author
Bret Malley is an award-winning digital artist and full-time
college instructor living in Portland, Oregon, with his wife, Erin,
and new baby boy, Kellen. He has an MFA in Computer Art from
Syracuse University and teaches photography, design, and Adobe
Photoshop to university and college students of all levels and
backgrounds. As a computer artist, he is crazy about digital tools
and art-making of all kinds, and especially enjoys working in
Photoshop, his ultimate favorite of all applications.
Table of contents
- Contents
- 1. Get Oriented
- 2. Hidden Basics
- 8. Blending Fire
-
11. Put Daddy Down, Please!
- Preparing for a Composite
- Step 1: Sketch the Scene
- Step 2: Set Up the Shot
- Step 3: Place the Objects
- Step 4: Select Your Best Images
- Step 5: Edit in RAW
- Step 6: Set the Stage with a Clear Base Image
- Step 7: Organize from the Beginning
- Step 8: Select from the Chosen
- Step 9: Copy and Paste in Place
- Step 10: Refine Selections
- Step 11: Add the Mask
- Step 12: Paint the Mask
- Step 13: Use Clipping Masks for Isolated Adjustments
- Step 14: Use Clone Stamp to Remove Unwanted Fingerprints
- Step 15: Combine Techniques as Needed
- Step 16: Adjust Lighting and Effects
- Conclusion
Product information
- Title: Adobe® Master Class: Advanced Compositing in Photoshop: Bringing the Impossible to Reality with Bret Malley
- Author(s):
- Release date: June 2014
- Publisher(s): Adobe Press
- ISBN: 9780133813722
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