Photoshop Compositing: Create Fantasy Art with Layers and Masks

Have you ever wanted to combine different images to create a dreamlike, surreal scene but did not know where to start? Digital compositing in Photoshop allows you to turn your imaginative concepts into clean, cohesive fantasy-inspired visual art. In this text-based course, you will master the foundational mechanics of compositing. You will learn how to take separate elements and blend them seamlessly using non-destructive editing workflows. By the end of this course, you will understand how to manipulate light, color, and transparency to build your own ethereal digital artwork. What you will learn: Understand the core principles of non-destructive editing using Smart Objects and adjustment layers; Master Layer Masks to precisely isolate subjects and blend complex edges smoothly; Apply Blending Modes to integrate light, shadows, and ethereal glow effects naturally; Utilize modern selection tools to cleanly extract elements from their backgrounds; Match color temperature and contrast across different source images for a cohesive look; Create realistic depth and atmosphere using lighting adjustments and soft brush techniques. The course starts with essential definitions and workspace setup, ensuring you understand how layers interact before moving into step-by-step compositing workflows. You will read through detailed explanations of selection, masking, and color-matching techniques that you can apply to any creative project. This course is designed for absolute beginners to digital art and Photoshop, with no prior compositing experience required. Start reading today and unlock the skills to bring your creative imagination to life.