Environment Building in Cinema 4D and Octane
Photoshop: Using Multipasses 2
A course by Nina Marie , 3D Generalist and Retoucher
About the video: Photoshop: Using Multipasses 2
Overview
“In this lesson, we explored using multi-pass layers in Photoshop to enhance our render. You learned how to adjust Shadow, Ambient Occlusion, Reflection, and other passes using blending modes and masks. We also utilized curves to fine-tune these layers and improve the overall image quality. Finally, we prepared our image for the next step, which involves color correction.”
In this video lesson Nina Marie addresses the topic: Photoshop: Using Multipasses 2, which is part of the Domestika online course: Environment Building in Cinema 4D and Octane. Design stunning imaginary worlds with World Creator, Cinema 4D, Octane, and Photoshop. Elevate your portfolio with immersive environments..
Partial transcription of the video
“So let's see what else we've got. We've got our shadow pass. So if we put this in multiply, right now it's looking kind of muddy, right? So I'm going to show you what you can do is if you go to your adjustment in the circle down there and click on curves, you can do control alt G and that will clip it. And then from here, you can just brighten the shadow pass up. And now you can see where it's affecting still. So it looks like it's still affecting some of these areas. And if I keep adjusting, we'll see now that it's just affecting these dark areas. So if I hold down alt and click, I can see...”
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Course summary for: Environment Building in Cinema 4D and Octane
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Category
3D & Animation -
Software
Adobe Photoshop, Cinema 4D, OctaneRender, Substance Painter, ZBrush -
Areas
3D, 3D Design, 3D Modeling

Nina Marie
A course by Nina Marie
Nina Marie Girod is a renowned 3D generalist and retoucher from New York, with over five years of experience in digital creation. She currently works as a Senior CGI Artist at a design agency in New York, where she has contributed to projects displayed in iconic locations like Times Square.
Specializing in full digital sceneries, product modeling, and creature sculpting, Nina has collaborated with well-known brands, bringing her unique vision and talent to life in visual form. Her focus on realism and visual storytelling has led her to create works that stand out not just for their technical quality, but for their ability to tell captivating stories.
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