Compositing 101
Aaron Nace
Lessons
Day 1
1Introduction to Compositing
13:20 2Lighting for Compositing
17:55 3First Photoshoot with Model
41:26 4Developing New Ideas On-Set
57:32 5Matching Lighting and Camera Angles
22:57 6FreePreview: Testing Composite in Photoshop
21:18 7Shooting Second Image with Model
22:48Adjusting Lighting and Angles for Composite Image
1:01:01Day 2
9Introduction
13:21 10Pre-Shoot: Love at the Wash-n-Suds
1:14:04 11Test Shoot with Models
35:17 12Creating Levitation Effects with Compositing
33:57 13Shoot: Love at the Wash-n-Suds Part 1
1:11:35 14Shoot: Love at the Wash-n-Suds Part 2
48:52 15Culling the Images
20:47Day 3
16Wash-n-Suds: Lightroom Culling and Exporting
40:07 17Compositing: Wash-n-Suds Part 1
45:46 18Using the Pen Tool
32:38 19Compositing: Wash-n-Suds Part 2
35:43 20Swimming in Cereal: Culling and Exporting
33:22 21Compositing: Swimming in Cereal Part 1
42:24 22Compositing: Swimming in Cereal Part 2
1:02:49Class Description
Compositing is about making complex, visual masterpieces driven by your creative vision. Through mastering compositing, you will deepen your understanding of color, light, and movement — vaulting your photography skills to the next level while bringing more value to your clients and your pocket.
Instructor Aaron Nace has taught millions of photographers at every skill level how to construct vibrant images through photo manipulation. This course will teach you everything you need to know about compositing — from basics to mastery.
During this in-depth workshop, Aaron will show you how to conceptualize the idea, plan out your composite, photograph and light each piece of the puzzle, and artfully combine the many parts using Photoshop.
Software Used: Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Lightroom 5
Class Materials
bonus material with purchase
bonus material with enrollment
Ratings and Reviews
a Creativelive Student
Great moment i Won't miss. 2 of my favourites learning web sites in one !!! Thanks Aaron for all you bring to me including lessons of English...(don't understand every joke but...when you smile , i do too... ) Best regards from Brittany (France)
Mohamed Rasoon
i'm amateur photographer.i had a hope move on as professional, this is great lesson and CreativeLive motivate my self step by step to fulfills my hopes.
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