Figurative Photocomposition with Photoshop

Figurative Photocomposition with Photoshop

“You've reached the end of the course, I hope you had as much fun as I did. Throughout the course you learned how to edit a creative photograph from scratch. So now that you have the necessary tools, it's time to carry out your course project. Before I say goodbye, I want to share with you an example of how I would like to see the 5 essential steps to carry out your projects: The idea Identify the idea or concept you want to work on. To do this, formulate an idea, make a sketch and look for references to carry it out. Look for images to work on or make your own, taking into account the quality and intention of your composition.

The composition Create a layout in Photoshop to visualize the relevant elements of the composition. Work on the project Once ready, you will work on your figure, check the structural volume and work on the cosmetics with a correction brush, the hair of the figures with the patch tool and the clone stamp. Then work on the volume and lighting intention of your figures through layer adjustments, overexposing and underexposing specific areas to give depth to the characters. Details Carry out the details on the figures, costumes and props that you are going to texture to give it realism and then build your background progressively and with the necessary resources to enrich your composition by adding smoke to integrate the elements. The project Finally, make an adjustment with flares in bright areas, enhancing your image and adjust your entire composition in the Camera Raw Panel, leaving it ready. When you carry out your project, don't forget that everyone has a voice and a vision, so it's important to let your imagination run wild in your projects. Just let yourself flow, incorporating everything you know. Once your project is ready, I would love for you to upload it to the forum by clicking on "Create your project". I will be giving you feedback as soon as possible. However, I ask that you be patient as it may take a while for me to respond. While you wait, observe the work of your classmates. I invite you to exchange ideas with them, always in a respectful manner. This way we can help each other and learn from each other. See you at the forum.”

Partial transcription of the video

“Thank you very much for having made it to the end of the course. We did the entire journey of my project together, Now it's your turn to carry out yours. Travel with what is important is listening to your inner voice, Be faithful to your ideas and concepts. Observe, try and make mistakes if necessary. It is important that you have fun in the process, but also with discipline carry out your idea. Each one has a voice and a vision, that is why it is important that Give yours your mark. You don't need to do a project like mine, Simply stop flowing by incorporating everything you learned. I wil...”

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Course summary for: Figurative Photocomposition with Photoshop

• Level: Beginner
• 100% positive reviews (5)
• 547 students
• 5 units
• 18 lessons (3h 57m)
• 7 downloads

• Category

  Photography & Video

• Software

  Adobe Photoshop

• Areas

  Photographic Composition, Photography Post-production, Photomontage