Adobe Photoshop for Matte Painting
A course by David Vega PalaciosGraphic Designer
A course by David Vega Palacios, Graphic Designer
Learn how to creatively use the software's tools from scratch to create photo-realistic scenes with professional results
Learn the ins and outs of matte painting with Adobe Photoshop in this Domestika Basics of 8 courses, and create photorealistic scenes that—until now—you could only imagine. Alongside David Vega, graphic designer specialized in photo editing and CGI, you’ll learn all there is to know about this technique to create incredible images with an efficient methodology and the best tools.
Start by getting to know Adobe Photoshop and how to configure your preferences to work more efficiently. Go through the interface and workspace to then focus on how to use each tool and shortcut.
Next, get to grips with the paintbrush, the essential tool for matte painting; see its properties and uses, then learn how to create colors and apply them to your project.
See the layers panel on Photoshop, one of the most important functionalities and where the magic happens; see how to work its different combinations, styles, and properties. David explains the most used blending modes, the importance of knowing how to manage layers, and the potential behind using intelligent objects.
What would life be without color? Learn everything about it, how to adjust it and master it, to use it comfortably.
To carry out the perfect matte painting, you need to extract as many elements as possible from other photos. Master the key tools and selection techniques to achieve the perfect integrations.
See the different image transformation functionalities and some tricks to make the image work for you. Understand the importance of perspective in your compositions, such as how to create lights and shadows, and all the necessary tricks to achieve harmony and realism in your project.
To finish the course, apply all that you have learned throughout the course, from organizing your work and defining the composition of your image, as well as integrating all the elements on your photorealistic scene with professional know-how.
Technical requirements:
⦁ A computer with Windows 10 or macOS 10.12 Sierra or higher. ⦁ Adobe Photoshop CC: you can download a trial version on the Adobe website. ⦁ It is recommended to have a graphics tablet (Wacom or similar).
Featured review
David Vega Palacios s the best. The course was well presented, full of valuable information, and helpful hints. I give it 5 stars.
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Reviews
- 2 months ago
Es un curso genial, aprendi un monton!! siempre use photoshop, y con este curso aprendi secretos de las herameintas que usaba siempre para usarlas mejor!!!
- 6 months ago
Excellent Course
- 9 months ago
Excelente curso! De los mejores cursos que tiene esta plataforma. El profesor tiene un alto nivel de conocimiento en su área pero no solo eso, también tiene una gran capacidad de enseñanza. Un curso altamente recomendable sin duda para las personas que desean comenzar en este maravilloso mundo del matte painting e incluso también para aquellas personas que únicamente desean aprender a usar el programa de manera profesional y eficiente 💯
- 11 months ago
Excelente curso, muy completo. Se los recomiendo a ojos cerrado.
- 11 months ago
Es un curso muy agradable; realmente se toma el tiempo para explicar cada una de las herramientas. Se nota su experiencia y la paciencia con la que describe las funciones del programa.
He has collaborated with brands like Toyota, Movistar, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Coca-Cola, Scotiabank, UPC, Oreo, Backus, Renault, Cartavio, Honda, Ford, and many other brands and advertising agencies. In 2019, he made the “200 Best Digital Artists” list from Lürzer’s Archive.
Content
- U1
Welcome
- Welcome
- U1
Brush: the quintessential tool
- Brush: the quintessential tool
- U2
What is Matte Painting?
- What is matte painting?
- U2
Color: how to create and apply it
- Color: how to create and apply it
- U3
My first file
- My first file
- U4
preferences
- preferences
- U5
Workspace and navigation
- Workspace and navigation
- U6
The toolbar
- The toolbar
- U7
Keyboard shortcuts: what are they and how to create them
- Keyboard shortcuts: what are they and how to create them
- U8
Practice
- Practice
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to seamlessly integrate images using matte painting techniques, manage layers, masks, and blending modes, and create visual effects like depth of field and realistic digital compositions.
No, this course is designed for those with intermediate Photoshop skills who want to dive deeper into advanced composition and matte painting techniques.
You’ll need basic Photoshop knowledge, a computer with the program installed, and ideally a graphics tablet for more precise editing.
Mainly, layers, layer masks, custom brushes, and blending modes are used to combine and manipulate images into a single digital composition.
The course teaches you how to use layer masks and selection tools to isolate detailed elements, allowing precise and professional integration of image parts.
Yes, you’ll learn how to adjust lighting and perspective to create coherence, depth, and realism in your digital scenes.
You’ll be able to create effects like depth of field, water dispersion, and other advanced visual simulations using Photoshop filters and tools.