Lynda - Bert Monroy Dreamscapes - Volume 3

Learn how to create artwork with Adobe Photoshop?no fine art skill required?and turn the ordinary into extraordinary. Author and illustrator Bert Monroy takes an unexciting photo and transforms it into an amazing dream sequence by combining it with other photos and techniques. In this installment, learn how to transport your images into otherworldly territory, like an underwater coral reef, an enchanted forest, or even a menacing factory. Bert's process touches on compositing, digital painting, masking, and other key image editing techniques. All you need is Photoshop, some images that could use a boost, and your imagination!

Topics include:

Isolating and retouching composite images  

Colorizing backgrounds  

Adding shadows  

Creating effects like smoke and sparkle  

Positioning elements  

Author: Bert Monroy

Subjects: Design Photography Design Techniques Digital Painting Masking + Compositing

Software: Photoshop

Level: Intermediate

Duration: 3h 32m

Released Apr 10, 2013

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