Lynda.com Photoshop CS4 Image Compositing For Photographers

Author(s): Jan Kabili | Duration (hr:min): 02:47 | Language: English | 1DVD | Released on: 12/15/2009 | Exercise files: Yes | Size : 663MB

Description
In Photoshop CS4: Image Compositing for Photographers, senior trainer Jan Kabili demonstrates how to take photographs to the next creative level using image compositing techniques in Photoshop. Jan starts with a basic compositing workflow: how to choose images, move layers from one file to another, use Smart Objects to transform photos, blend photos with layer masks, and resize and sharpen the results. She then reveals her methods for blending images into a composite for a seamless look. Photoshop's powerful blending features, including Auto-Blend, the Advanced Blending sliders, and layer knockout, are explored. Jan also shows how to handle common multiple-image situations, such as panoramas, bracketed exposures, and HDR photos. Exercise files are included with this course. Topics include: * Preparing photos in Adobe Camera Raw * Customizing color settings for compositing * Compositing with selections and masks * Extending depth of field with compositing * Creating panoramas and photo montages * Incorporating text in photo composites

Table Of Contents
Introduction
Welcome
Using the exercise files

1. Basic Compositing Workflow

Choosing images

Customizing color settings

Preparing photos in Adobe Camera Raw

Combining photos

Transforming Smart Object layers

Blending photos with layer masks

Resizing and saving a copy

Sharpening a composite layer

2. Combining Images

Working with multiple layers

Working with selections and masks

Loading files into layers

3. Blending Images

Using Advanced Blending sliders

Adjusting layer opacity and blend modes

Applying Knockout

4. Compositing Techniques

Combining the best of group shots

Extending depth of field

Auto-blending a collage

Creating panoramas

Making a photo montage

Combining bracketed exposures

Merging to HDR

The Paste Into command

5. Composites with Type

Combining text and images with clipping masks

Hanging letters

Setting off type with a text box

Conclusion
Goodbye

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