Photoshop and Photography Digital Art Compositing Course

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview

Lecture 1: Introduction to the Course

Lecture 2: How to Get Adobe Photoshop

Lecture 3: Creative Cloud and Mac vs. PC

Lecture 4: Course Overview and Quick Wins: Masking / Levels / Color Overlay for Digital Art

Lecture 5: Quick Overview of Relevant Photography Terms

Lecture 6: Join Our Facebook Groups for Feedback

Chapter 2: Project 1 – Vintage Studio Scene

Lecture 1: Vintage Studio Photoshoot Part 1 – The Setup

Lecture 2: Vintage Studio Photoshoot Part 2 – Coaching Model

Lecture 3: Vintage Studio Photoshoot Part 3 – Adding Props and Wrap-Up

Lecture 4: Project 1.1 – Getting Started Layering

Lecture 5: Project 1.1 – Selections and Masking

Lecture 6: Project 1.2 – Stacking and Masking

Lecture 7: Project 1.2 – Adding and Masking Props

Lecture 8: Learn from Other Examples

Chapter 3: Project 2 – Dunes and Smoke Scene

Lecture 1: Dunes and Smoke Scene Photoshoot Part 1 – Setup and Coaching Model

Lecture 2: Dunes and Smoke Scene Photoshoot Part 2 – Smoke Effect

Lecture 3: Project 2.1 – Compositing Globe Photo with Photomerge

Lecture 4: Project 2.1 – Adjusting Light and Color

Lecture 5: Project 2.2 – Compositing Smoke Photo and Camera RAW Filter Adjustments

Lecture 6: Learn from Other Examples

Chapter 4: Project 3 – University Architecture Scene

Lecture 1: University Architecture Photoshoot Overview

Lecture 2: Project 3.1 – Compositing Architecture Photo and Layer Blending Modes

Lecture 3: Project 3.2 – Compositing Architecture Photo with Select and Mask Tool

Lecture 4: Project 3.2 – Sharpening Composite Photos

Lecture 5: Learn from Other Examples

Chapter 5: Project 4 – Rundown Building Scene

Lecture 1: Rundown Building Scene Photoshoot Overview

Lecture 2: Project 4.1 – Composite Rundown Building Scene with Overlays

Lecture 3: Project 4.2 -Composite Rundown Building Scene with Lens Correction

Lecture 4: Learn from More Examples

Chapter 6: Final Project

Lecture 1: Camera Operation Principles for Final Project, Part 1

Lecture 2: Camera Operation Principles for Final Project, Part 2

Lecture 3: Composition Considerations

Lecture 4: Opening RAW Files and RAW Adjustments

Lecture 5: Tips on Props, Poses, Clothing, and Backgrounds

Lecture 6: Printing Digital Art Considerations

Lecture 7: Final Project Instructions

Lecture 8: Conclusion

Lecture 9: Bonus: Learn Even More!