E-Books → Mastering Compositing by Nick Saglimbeni

After years of working as a art director for several major
publications, photographer Clint Davis now shares the tips, tricks, and
techniques that he’s used to create stunning photo-composites for over
100 magazine covers!

Mastering Compositing™ is a complete system that teaches
you step-by-step how to believeably place your models in any environment
you wish. All of the hi-res elements, environments, and custom brushes
you’ll need are included in this package. Follow along with Clint as he
walks you through the tools and methods used by master compositors to
create mind-blowing yet realistic final images, in a friendly and
easy-to-understand teaching style.

From fine hair extraction to photo-real layer blending and matching lighting direction, Mastering Compositing™
covers it all. Photographers and art directors love the methods taught
in this series because they can be incorporated into your existing
workflow. Whether you’re new to compositing or an experienced pro,
you’ll find countless methods & shortcuts for maximizing both your
compositing speed and precision in your final images. Take a look at
what you’ll learn!

• Mastering Compositing™ includes 4 DVDs (computer playable), containing a total of 5 complete training levels.

• All videos are HD-quality, playable through our unique interface.

• Custom HD Player allows you to zoom in to areas of the frame while the video is playing!

• Each level contains several mini-lessons, Key Concepts, Level
Notes, and a Quick Reference Guide to related lessons in other levels.

• Hi-res elements & backgrounds included so you can follow along on start-to-finish composites.

• Methods can be applied to fashion, glamour, headshot, and bridal/wedding photography.

• All custom brushes used in Mastering Compositing™ are included on the DVDs.

• Works with Mac & PC

THE LESSONS:

LEVEL ONE: Tools & Basics
— Award-winning Art Director Clint Davis teaches the tools the pros use
to make phenomenal composites. Make perfect selections using lasso,
magic wand, and the pen tool. Then, experiment with filters & masks,
Refine Edge, and learn to work in Channels for optimal contrast and
precision.

LEVEL TWO: Simple Compositing
— Gain compositing proficiency with real-world examples that you’ll
come across frequently. Master model clipping, use custom brushes to
paint effects, practice refining edges on blonde hair, and learn
environment tricks such as sky extension and creating artificial clouds
& shadows.

LEVEL THREE: Photo Enhancement
— Transform a practical image into fantasy. Merge backgrounds for
selective exposure, remove unwanted elements & embellish your
environment with fog, moody skies, road cracks, and global color
filters.

LEVEL FOUR: Magazine Cover
— Now you’re ready to take it to the pro level. Master refining edges
on animated or busy hair, combine multiple elements for planar
compositing, and change light source direction for maximum
believeability. Then, turn on headlights, spin car wheels, and add
exhaust smoke. Finally, learn the fine art of precise positioning for
layout and print publication.

LEVEL FIVE: Advanced Movie Poster —
It’s time to put all your skills together to create a true monster
composite. Combine and blend multiple complex elements and environments,
paint light and shade with masks, create dust and missle trails, add
global grunge effects, and move a model’s legs, arms or overall stance
using Puppet Warp.


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