ONLEARN COURSE
Fantasy Photo Compositing: Dreamscapes in Photoshop
Transform ordinary photos into extraordinary, imaginative scenes. Learn advanced blending, lighting, and storytelling techniques to build surreal worlds.
IntermediateEnglish3 sections3.5 hours797 students
What you’ll be able to do
- Master advanced selection and masking techniques for complex subjects.
- Seamlessly blend multiple images to create a unified fantasy scene.
- Apply realistic lighting and shadow effects to composite elements.
- Utilize color grading and atmospheric effects to enhance mood and realism.
- Develop a professional workflow for fantasy photo manipulation.
- Create compelling narrative dreamscapes using Photoshop tools.
Inside this course
3 sections · 15 activities · 3.5 hours total length
01Module 1: Foundations of Fantasy Compositing
- Welcome & Course Overview5:00
- Planning Your Dreamscape: Concept & Assets15:00
- Advanced Selections & Refine Edge20:00
- Non-Destructive Workflows: Smart Objects & Layers10:00
- Hands-On: Isolated Element Practice16:00
02Module 2: Blending & Integration Techniques
- Perspective Matching & Resizing15:00
- Seamless Blending: Layer Masks & Blending Modes20:00
- Creating Realistic Shadows & Highlights18:00
- Hands-On: Scene Assembly & Initial Blending19:00
- Quiz: Integration Fundamentals5:00
03Module 3: Lighting, Color & Atmosphere
- Unified Lighting: Dodge & Burn for Dimension15:00
- Color Grading for Mood & Cohesion20:00
- Adding Atmospheric Effects: Fog, Haze & Particles18:00
- Final Touches: Sharpening & Noise Reduction10:00
- Hands-On: Finalizing Your Dreamscape19:00
About this course
Unlock your imagination and transform ordinary photos into extraordinary dreamscapes with Adobe Photoshop. This intermediate course teaches you advanced compositing techniques to create stunning fantasy art.
Who this is for
- Intermediate Photoshop users looking to enhance their compositing skills.
- Digital artists interested in creating fantasy and surreal imagery.
- Photographers wanting to transform their photos into artistic dreamscapes.
- Anyone looking to build a portfolio of imaginative photo manipulations.
Before you begin
- Adobe Photoshop (CC 2019 or newer recommended)
- Basic understanding of Photoshop interface and layers.
- A computer capable of running Photoshop smoothly.
- Access to stock photo resources (free or paid).
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
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How will I learn?
Work through the course sections and activities in your Onlearn course player, at your own pace. Your progress is saved to your account.
Is this a subscription?
No. Each course is purchased separately with one payment.