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Unleashed Edit: Lenny & Marley's Simple Composite

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During this shoot with Lenny and Marley, it proved quite difficult to get both dogs to stop for long enough at the same time to create a portrait of them together.

So I shot indivdual portraits in roughly the same spot, knowing I would be able to composite them together in the editing stage.

In this edit you’ll leran how to create simple, realistic composite images, With tips on how to shoot for compositing as well as the process of scaling the images and putting them together in a believable way.

Instructor: Craig Turner-Bullock

Video length: 38 minutes

Software: Lightroom, Photoshop, and Topaz

Skill level: Intermediate

What you'll learn

Lightroom

  • Best practices for shooting with the intention of compositing
  • A quick tip to detect white balance issues
  • How to sharpen images in Lightroom
  • How to use masks on multiple images
  • One simple step that saves time on editing and ensures your images will blend seamlessly
  • A techinque to reduce areas of blown out backlight
  • How to open all composite images into a single new Photoshop document
  • How to create a custom vignette using multiple Masks to develop the mood

Photoshop

  • Why scale is so important and how to ensure it’s correct in your image composites
  • Tips for using layer masks
  • The best tools to use for masking fur
  • How to decide where to place the main elements of your composite
  • Improving the outline shape of the subject
  • The two steps to sparkly eyes
  • A quick way to remove dust & bugs catching the light

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