10 VIDEOS | 2 HOURS

In the Compositing Module you’ll learn the best tools for removing backgrounds and cutting out objects in Photoshop.

Whether you’re a Beginner or a Pro this is a COMPLETE A-to-Z Guide to ‘Compositing’!

Lessons include Layer Masks, Brush Control, Colour Channels, Colour Ranges, Quick Selection Tools, Masking Clouds, Select & Mask, Pen Tool, and the Lasso / Polygonal Tools.

1 VIDEO | 1 HOUR

If you want to create TRULY realistic Photo Manipulation artwork, you need to understand ‘VALUES’.

Value defines how dark or bright a given hue or colour can be, and Artists can use this method to guide the viewer’s eye to the focal point of the artwork.

In this lesson you’ll learn the best practices for working with Values, so you can increase the sense of Depth and Realism in your work.

4 VIDEOS | 1.5 HOURS

In this Module you’ll learn the basics of LIGHTING, an essential element in creating Depth and Realism in your Photo Manipulation work.

Without proper Lighting your scenes will look FLAT and UNINSPIRING, mastery of Lighting will transform them into 3-Dimensional spaces that look and feel REAL.

Lessons cover Basics, Environmental Lighting, and Lighting Techniques.

3 VIDEOS | 1 HOUR

The Photoshop Brush Tool has a LOT of uses, and also a lot of options and SECRETS – many of which most artists don’t know about.

If you fully understand how Brushes work in Photoshop, you’ll have a much BETTER mastery of other skills such as Compositing, Digital Painting, and Adding Details.

Lessons cover Stroke Controls, Adding Textures, Shape Control, Shortcuts, and Basic Brush Control.

1 VIDEO | 20 MINUTES

In Photo Manipulation artwork there’s a lot of ‘Manipulation’ involved with the stock elements you work with, which can include SCALING, RESIZING, POSITIONING, WARPING, DISTORTING, and more…

Figuring out the TRANSFORM TOOLS can be really tricky (even for pros), so this is a great crash course for any artist.

In this Lesson you’ll learn how to use the best tools in Photoshop for transforming your stock elements into the scenes you envision.

Your Guide for this Photoshop Adventure is Redouane Naouri – a Concept Artist / Matte Painter, from Algeria.

Do not be fooled by his youthful looks! Redouane is one of the planet’s premiere Photoshop Artists with a huge following across YouTube, ArtStation, and DeviantArt.

Inspired by Fantasy RPGs, Games, and Media, Red has dedicated his life to mastering Landscape and Environmental illustration in Photoshop, and his skillset surpasses many veterans who have been in ther game for decades (ME included!!)

When we first saw Red’s work we head-hunted him for the PM Team right away, and we’re so glad we did! Red is classically trained in Fine Art, and it truly shows in his work.

A true master of his craft (and a fantastic educator), but most importantly: he’s one of the LEADING Photoshop innovators, developing new tricks and techniques that NOONE has ever seen before!

(Words by Dean Samed, PM Head Honcho)