The Complete Guide to Professional Compositing


The powerful process of understanding how real world photographs are blended with digital art is unrealised by many digital artists.

The number of smart phones in the world (easy to use cameras) is estimated to be 4.88 billion. Everyone is a photographer and can take pictures at any time.

However, there are just a small amount of digital artists compared to the figure above. There are even fewer 3D digital artists.

With just a tiny fraction of composite artists who have learned to integrate 3D assets really well with real world photos, this creates an opportunity, since compositing is a sought after a skill.

This masterclass coaching course is designed to open up a brand new category for your artwork, add a potential new revenue stream to your business and provide stunning and eye-catching results for your portfolio.

Artists often struggle with mastering compositing since:-

However there is a pathway through these challenges that can bring consistent and faster results than you would realise. We’ll show you how to get started just using a camera phone and you don’t need a photography studio either.

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What will I learn?

The course focuses on how to use 3d applications, photoshop (or GIMP) and photos to create stunning illustrations for web, books, and posters.

During this course, we will be working on three projects. All assets will be provided, however, you are more than welcome to use your own.

This coaching group is designed to be hands-on with guidance throughout. Lessons will include default project materials, but you can always choose to use your own.

Curriculum

Duration : 12 weeks

Start Date : Saturday 11th of September at 21:00 BST (London) and for each following Saturday at the same time.

1. . Introduction to Applications

2. Creating your first assets (Sci-Fi project)

3. Characters for compositing (Photoshop, Daz, optional VUE)

4. First steps in compositing and digital matte painting (Photoshop)

5. Creating the environment (Photoshop)

6. Compositing essential skills (Photoshop)

7. Details, details and more details

8. Postprocessing : vital steps for compositing

9. Advanced composting techniques

10. Creating a “doll look” from model. (Photoshop project)

11. Angel composting project (Photoshop)

12. Q & A, Course summary and Class Achievements


Who is this group for?

Requirements

Proven Experience

Vladimir Chopine : VUE Trainer and Coach

The founder of Geekatplay and with a background in film production and computer sciences, 3D graphic has long provided a passionate pursuit for Vladimir, with a particular specialism in VUE. Serving 3D digital artists across the world, he has created over 3000 tutorials on VUE, Photoshop, Terragen, and many other applications.

Originally from Moscow, he lives with his wife Ami Chopin, who is a professional writer in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Paul Bussey : Group Facilitator

I have been inspiring, promoting, educating and connecting digital artists since 2010. I’ve published over 125 issues of our magazines 3D Art Direct, Digital Art Live and VISNews, with in-depth interviews of fantastic artists that inspire others with their work.

I’ve hosted and organised over 250 live events to educate digital artists. Our webinars provide an interactive, informative and fun experience for our community.

Recently we’ve created a dynamic, informative and connective forum for 3D digital artists.


During the course what will you experience?

What other coaching group members are saying

Working with Paul and Digital Art Live has given me such a fresh approach upon my art. From a friendly and welcoming environment, to a supporting and cohesive set of tutors and support. Going on the Studio Mastery Course was the biggest leap of faith I have taken with regards to artistic endeavours, and I do not regret a single moment of it. Paul is a wonderful host and lead for the courses and demonstrates the ability to nurture people of all skill levels and help them blossom into the creative delights that they wish to be. I would pick up another course like this in a heartbeat to continue my journey and growth through the creative landscape of my mind.

Ian Franklin

My experience with Esha and your program for learning rigging is beyond phenomenal. I came in with the impression that this was going to be a quick tutorial on how to setup basic technical settings on how to do a basic rig in DAZ Studio. Boy was I wrong! In a good way! Every time we set up a session, I am blown away by how much detail and problem solving Esha’s sessions go into! I would not have imagined the advanced techniques and attention to detail she brings into each session! I’ve heard a few students call this information priceless, and I agree 100%.

The chat rooms are so full of information! Just reading people’s questions and people’s responses, it’s an invaluable time saver! When I read the questions and their solutions it reminds me, “I would have had to go thru those hiccups myself, and there’s the solution!”. The chat room creates a great sense that you’re not alone, and it gives you a freedom to test things out and get into “trouble”.  I am more than satisfied with this course. It has surpassed my expectations and more! I highly, highly recommend this type of session to anyone!

David Aguilera


Here’s How it Works

A Carefully Selected Coaching Group

I review applications before artists are given an offer to join the group so you can rest assured that this will be a dedicated and creative set of people for you to grow with.

12 weeks of Support and Training

The group will run from August, running on Saturday evenings (London BST time)

Each week we’ll have a Zoom webinar meeting (up to 1.5 hours) composed of training , coaching and follow up.

The topics of these training sessions will be based on the above, but we’ll pay special attention to coaching you on your sticking points.

We’ll provide you with project based work so that everyone is on the same page as we learn compositing.

In our live meetings everyone will share wins, goals, and challenges to get support, accountability, and feedback from the group and guidance from Vladimir.

Private online group area to interact between Zoom calls

Any time you need some input or encouragement, you can turn to the private forum on a daily basis to connect with other group members.

We’ve found that the private group forum area is a powerful connecting tool to keep the conversation going between the weekly meetings.

This extends the benefits of the coaching group beyond the weekly webinar meetings.

VIP Add-On

If you would like additional resources, there’s a VIP add-on option that gives you the following in addition to everything above:-

The Complete Guide to Fantasy Compositing (Standard)
$167/month
12 weeks of 1.5+ hour coaching/training sessions by Vladimir Chopine
*Searchable transcripts and subtitles for the entire webinar recording set.
Private forum and chat
3D and 2D asset packs for project based learning
3 monthly payments of $167
The Complete Guide to Fantasy Compositing (VIP)
$267/month
All the benefits of standard membership
A one-one meeting with Vladimir to fast track learning / solve sticking points
12 months of unlimited email support and advice from Vladimir
Huge 3D asset library for you to use for your personal or commercial work, royalty-free.  
Large bonus tutorial library (ALL of Vladimir's past composite videos)
3 monthly payments of $267