Digital Collage in Photoshop: Composition and Visual Effects

Description

In this course, you will learn:

• Learn how to add meaning and meanings to your photographs, as well as how to start creating a concept by sketching and creating a moodboard.
• Learn about the rule of thirds and the golden ratio, which are important principles in photography and collage.
• Examine the Photoshop workspace, learn how to create a background template, and use Camera Raw to import photos.
• Experiment with different selection techniques and layer masks to separate an image from its background.
• Then learn how to make a comprehensive collage layout by layering and composing your pieces.
• Focus on retouching techniques in the final unit to add depth, dimension, and distinctive finishing touches to your image.
• Before learning how to utilize adjustment layers for color, contrast, and lighting, take a look at some handy restoration tools and filters.
• Learn how to add special effects to your project by using blending modes for shadows, highlights, and other techniques.
• Learn how Nick polishes his photographs and prepares them for various mediums, from social media to large-scale prints, to round up the course.
   

Syllabus:

1.  Introduction

   • Introduction

   • Influences

   • What Will We Do in the Course?
      

2.  Pre-Planning

   • Concept

   • Composition

   • Source Material
      

3.  Compositing

   • Workspace

   • Selections

   • Layers and Masks

   • Complete Layout
      

4.  Retouching

   • Adjustments

   • Light and Shadow

   • Special Effects

   • Final Touches
      

5. Final Project

   • Digital Collage in Photoshop: Composition and Visual Effects