Photograph Retouching and Visual Effects with Photoshop
Adding visual effects I
A course by Mario Olvera , Photographer, Digital Artist, and Visual Effects Specialist
Joined November 2016
About the video: Adding visual effects I
Overview
“Visual effects are another super important area to generate the desired drama and tell the story as we want it. In addition, they help to give depth to our composition.”
In this video lesson Mario Olvera addresses the topic: Adding visual effects I, which is part of the Domestika online course: Photograph Retouching and Visual Effects with Photoshop. Learn to create hyperrealistic photomontages full of action and movement.
Partial transcription of the video
“Alright. let's enhance our composition with some context. The visual effects and colors we're will harmonize and elevate our composition beautifully. Now comes my favorite part: adding visual effects. This is when the composition truly comes alive. Once we integrate the effects. you'll notice a remarkable transformation. bringing the entire piece to life. We'll incorporate fire. sparks. smoke. and more. and you'll witness how your composition truly comes alive. At this moment. we've applied the FOG effect. enhancing the overall visual impact significantly. and did you see it rise our compos...”
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Course summary for: Photograph Retouching and Visual Effects with Photoshop
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Category
Photography & Video -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Photography, Fine-Art Photography, Photo Retouching, Photography, Photography Post-production, Photomontage

Mario Olvera
A course by Mario Olvera
There is nothing that makes Mario Olvera feel more at home than photo retouching. With immense dedication to his personal projects and nearly a decade of experience working for clients such as Tecate, Neutrogena, and Banorte, he has become a true expert in photo compositing, garnering attention from big names like Adobe. The software giant featured his work on its website's home page, making him the first Latin American artist to meet this milestone.
Olvera draws inspiration from science fiction, video games, and fantasy films to create hyperrealistic photomontages characterized by vivid color and meticulously crafted detail.
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