10-Step GUIDE: Blend Images and Create Composites with Photoshop

Learn how to create composite images and explore photo manipulation in Photoshop by using these 10 steps that will get you on track creating great composites of your own! We will cover lighting, color, shadows, perspective, and much, much more in this Photoshop tutorial.
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00:00 Intro
01:13 I Find Similar Images
03:10 II Extract the Object
05:35 III Direction of Light
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17:01 VI Saturation Adjustments
20:46 VII Matching Colors
27:08 VIII Shadows and Absorbed Light
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  • @Dundieg23
    @Dundieg232 жыл бұрын

    I started watching your videos years ago when I first got curious about graphic design. Today, I work as a designer in an incredible agency and made a career out of it. You're a big part of my success in this field, so thank you!

  • @oooBoEoNooo

    @oooBoEoNooo

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are you a self taught graphic designer?

  • @queenrao17

    @queenrao17

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@oooBoEoNooo Yes I am and most of them are

  • @oooBoEoNooo

    @oooBoEoNooo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@queenrao17 Thank you for your answer. Then there is still hope for me ;-) When you started learning graphic design, what was the biggest challenge for you?

  • @Kokorocodon

    @Kokorocodon

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@oooBoEoNooo Don't know about him, but it was my memory for me. Photoshop has a lot of features, and you can only burn what you've learned into your memory if you apply your knowledge into your projects right after learning about them. Sometimes you forget how to properly use a feature and you will have to rewatch an entire video just to remember, but that is not a problem if you enjoy doing what you do. With time, with so much "watching and rewatching" while applying your newfound knowledge to your projects, you will see yourself pilling up on experience. But in the end, no matter how experienced you are, such tutorials will always be a part of your daily life. There is so much to learn about graphic design that you will never be able to learn it all, so it's an eternal learning process. And for me that's ok.

  • @oooBoEoNooo

    @oooBoEoNooo

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Kokorocodon Many, many thanks for your detailed answer I'm specifically concerned about the subject of graphic design regardless of the software. I don't know why, but I often think that the only way to learn graphic design is to study it at a university. Maybe I think that way because I don't trust myself to do it. A very obstructive way of thinking, I realize. That's why I'm very grateful for any tip that helps me to improve this attitude.

  • @roving-camera_72
    @roving-camera_72 Жыл бұрын

    You apologized for offering too much information in this tutorial. Actually you deserve enormous credit for giving us a lesson jammed with a huge amount of amazing tips. I'm grateful for your effort. Thanks so much.

  • @Viqtor

    @Viqtor

    Жыл бұрын

    the apology was for information overload. sometimes too much info in a short amount of time turns the watcher off

  • @KGandJG2023

    @KGandJG2023

    4 ай бұрын

    Exzactly we need people like you there is never to much information. This is one of the best tutorials so far I love your tutorials.

  • @strayink1725
    @strayink17252 жыл бұрын

    This is indeed the best method I've ever watch, it's so complete and easy to learn because you broke down every theory like perspective, color grade, value even shadow and lighting in simple way, thank you so much

  • @jesnnerbispo3221
    @jesnnerbispo32212 жыл бұрын

    A masterclass! I loved the way you just did subtle moves and said "not bad". The key to the project is make everything blend together and make sense.

  • @brenodptx4786
    @brenodptx4786 Жыл бұрын

    Dude, you are amazing man... Every single time I feel unmotivated and I don't know where to start learning, I go straight to your channel and all my motivation comes back and everything starts making sense!! It's amazing how you teach and all the tips and tricks you give us! Please keep making videos like this one, bless you man!

  • @mokamewmew7090
    @mokamewmew7090 Жыл бұрын

    literally the only person who explained why would we use those adjustments/filters in a way that'd help us in other projects & not just how, cause there are million others who show us how to use them but still lack the logical explanation on why would we choose this & not that kind of tool/adjustment. thanks a lot ♥

  • @xzenor
    @xzenor Жыл бұрын

    "This tutorial went way longer than I wanted it to" For you maybe. I would've watched for another hour.... You make great tutorials. Thanks for this goldmine of information again.

  • @mrCetus
    @mrCetus2 жыл бұрын

    What a great tutorial! Will have to revisit it several times due to all the awesome tips that are included--finding the horizon, several of your blending techniques, just to name 2. Glad to see another tutorial Nathanial! Welcome back!

  • @user-xf9ne4oi2i
    @user-xf9ne4oi2i9 ай бұрын

    Hands down the single most thorough & helpful tutorial I've come across in explaining allllll the important little (and big) steps necessary to create realistic composites. Bless you, Nathaniel!

  • @Girfume
    @Girfume2 жыл бұрын

    I haven't tuned into your tutorials for a while, I forgot how much I love them! Thank you for such quality videos :)

  • @TediJaho
    @TediJaho2 жыл бұрын

    Hey there. Just felt like saying this. Your tutorials are like very few I find on KZread. There is no-nonsense information. Almost everything is backed by real-time practice behind the theory you mention. I can in real time understand your color theory while being able to apply and memorize the new information in a short time. Thanks for being kind enough and post this for free.

  • @roymiller1464
    @roymiller14642 жыл бұрын

    hands down one of thee best teachers and compositing tutorials i have watched. its not always about what and how to but why you made the creative and technical choices. very informative

  • @cargandoando8870
    @cargandoando8870 Жыл бұрын

    You are by far the best teacher for soft soft . It's very complicated at first - overwhelming, actually - but, you make it doable for

  • @emiliolopez9304
    @emiliolopez93042 жыл бұрын

    Im just 50 seconds in and im so hyped to get these results. Really helps to see examples of what your video is going to help us accomplish in the very beginning. At least for me it builds up so much hype and motivation to learn. Now off to watch the rest! Thank you for making this tut!!

  • @NuMindframe
    @NuMindframe2 жыл бұрын

    This was extremely helpful! Thank you!🙏🏾

  • @josueguerra9185
    @josueguerra91852 жыл бұрын

    People who make long tutorials with every detail explained are simply amazing

  • @abds7403
    @abds7403 Жыл бұрын

    I TRIED TO DO THE SAME THING AS YOU AND IT WAS SO HELPFUL I LEARNED NEW ICONS THAT I HAVENT USED BEFORE THANKS ALOT

  • @LarryFish3rman
    @LarryFish3rman2 жыл бұрын

    I watch a lot of tutorials and there is so much valuable information in this video. Leading Lines and finding your horizon is one that comes to mind. Don't know how I haven't found your channel before or maybe I have but you've got a fan and an inspired creator for life.

  • @marleemacarthur6229
    @marleemacarthur62292 жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you are doing tutorials again! I really enjoy how you explain everything. Very informative! Thank you!

  • @colinkurtz7839
    @colinkurtz78392 жыл бұрын

    So glad you got back into making tutorials, as they make me want to continue using Photoshop!

  • @Rosstheboss-kg8ve
    @Rosstheboss-kg8ve Жыл бұрын

    Totally honest here, think this is the best photoshop tutorial out there! I couldn't seem to find videos that helped me with what I wanted to learn and this videos just a goldmine - thanks so much!

  • @PhaseRunner
    @PhaseRunner2 жыл бұрын

    Wicked process. Great result🔥👏

  • @vmaxdani
    @vmaxdani2 жыл бұрын

    Another wonderful tutorial with the perfect length for me! Thanks a lot for taking the time and explaining it so precisely!

  • @techmudiyanse
    @techmudiyanse9 ай бұрын

    Bro learned physics very well 💀

  • @reiyuke

    @reiyuke

    2 ай бұрын

    Wdym

  • @kelliebelanger7850
    @kelliebelanger7850 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Thank you so much! I want to support you in anyway I can. This video has blessed me tremendously. I love how detailed and visual your teaching is. BRAVO!!!

  • @ggheemo
    @ggheemo2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you got back into making easy to follow tutorials again!

  • @edisito9
    @edisito92 жыл бұрын

    Bro you have beyond earned my subscription. The amount of information I learned in this one video is insane.

  • @AnkitSingh-ps8ny
    @AnkitSingh-ps8ny Жыл бұрын

    this is gold!..As someone like me who took the interest in drawing stuffs. my biggest mistake was not giving attention to perspective,and was always looking at colors and cool manipulations that of course made my edits horrible. So i would like to give advice to someone who dont know the perspective,to learn it as soon as you can. colors and stuffs can go later.learn to make the foundation and structure of house only then you can paint on it

  • @Raluid
    @Raluid Жыл бұрын

    This was an incredibly helpful video. I absolutely love your teaching method. I haven't watched a video that has taught me so much theory in such a short time which actually stuck with me. Thank you for the time and effort you put into this tutorial.

  • @andreasahman5596
    @andreasahman55962 жыл бұрын

    Awesome tutorial man. Been following you through high school, university and still learning stuff today as professional graphic designer

  • @Nicenigel14
    @Nicenigel142 жыл бұрын

    This tutorial is absolutely amazing! The technique of using the horizon is a game changer for sure

  • @vikasgowxda
    @vikasgowxda Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your easy to follow explanations, one step at a ti. It makes learning less overwhelming!

  • @zaniqedits
    @zaniqedits8 ай бұрын

    "I watched your video attentively, not skipping a single second, and the knowledge I gained was invaluable. In my four years of professional life in retouching and Photoshop editing, I've never learned so much. Thank you for this enlightening experience!" :)

  • @artrealestatephotography8633
    @artrealestatephotography86332 жыл бұрын

    This is the best tutorial I ever seen on KZread or any other online course!. Awesome Job.

  • @mikesrandomchannel
    @mikesrandomchannel10 ай бұрын

    Learned more about compositing in the first 5 minutes than ever before... and then at the end with the final grading... 😲 WOW.

  • @joannexavier-troxel6956
    @joannexavier-troxel6956Ай бұрын

    you are the absolute best when it comes to learning how to create this kind of art. I have been looking forever for someone who describes the process, the do's and the don'ts, as perfectly as you. You are practically a teacher for all of us first timers, so please keep doing what you are doing. I first learned about this kind of art when I just randomly came across the channel Benny Productions. I thought the art was so awesome, really wanted to learn how to do it, but he admits he will not produce tutorials because there are already tons of videos out there that are just that. I agree with some of the people on here, you definitely need to be added to the Masterclass website, for graphic design instruction.

  • @mohammedfayaz931
    @mohammedfayaz9312 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for making tutorials! You literally helped me start my career in Graphic Design.

  • @samral1515

    @samral1515

    2 жыл бұрын

    good luck on your journey

  • @rgee2405
    @rgee2405 Жыл бұрын

    DUDE wish we had more tutorials like this for everything. This was amazing and i hope i will find some other tutorials like this in your channel

  • @fatcatdesign
    @fatcatdesign Жыл бұрын

    this is GOLD! I spent a gazillion $$ on videos, presets, brushes, blah blah blah and your vid gave me sooooooo much more!

  • @RS-Amsterdam
    @RS-Amsterdam2 жыл бұрын

    Great performance buddy. Applause. Doing composites for almost 20 years now and you nailed the whole process. Excellent eye for detail. From 17:00 I take a slightly different approach but similar results, allow me to explain. When I adjust Hue and Saturation of the Astronaut (in your case) I ad two fill ayers of 100% Red One layer I set to Hue blending mode and One to Luminosity blending mode, what you see now is the difference of the Saturation With a Hue Saturation layer clipped to the Astronaut, I change the Saturation till it matches the BG. Then I change the Red layer that is set to Hue blending mode to Saturation blending mode, now you see the difference of Hue Again with Hue Saturation layer clipped to the Astronaut adjust I adjust the Hue of the Astronaut till it matches the BG. The throw those RED layers away or switch them off. Later I tweak it like you tweak it. And the most important thing is at the end, add a LUT of some sort to blend it all even more together. Glad you are back man !!! You are still high ranked among the best PS teachers around !!!

  • @galrabinovich7821
    @galrabinovich78212 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I really like how you explain why you do the things you do, not only what you are doing and how to do it. Your tutorials are great! I am a subscriber but haven't noticed that you came back on making content until now. Somehow you didn't show up on my feed... Good to have you back!

  • @The_Daliban
    @The_Daliban2 жыл бұрын

    This is what i‘ve been waiting for! Thank you!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @AdamGFilm
    @AdamGFilm9 ай бұрын

    This is literally a lesson that people would pay for, thanks for making this accessible to everyone! I learned so much!

  • @Alex7Mode
    @Alex7Mode Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. This was one of the best tutorials I ever did, was really blown away by the result!

  • @hereiskent
    @hereiskent2 жыл бұрын

    I didn't notice that this tutorial is about an hour, I enjoyed every minute of this. Thank you!

  • @tutvid

    @tutvid

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @cinema8564
    @cinema8564 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderful! Horizon lines for properly situating one image on another! Never heard of that before but is so obvious when you point that out. Not only important but critical. So many composites just FAIL in some awkward but baffling way. And here you have identified the culprit. Horizon lines. And, FWIW, ten steps is too many? No problem as you break down the process. Soooo helpful. Mike

  • @kevinsanchez57
    @kevinsanchez57 Жыл бұрын

    Recently, I switched my majors in Graphic Design and Media Arts with concentration on User Experience Design. Im def using these video as tips to improve my work and grow as a portfolio! These are amazing methods!

  • @arniespace
    @arniespace Жыл бұрын

    So good. That shadow blows me away, but the whole tut is top notch.

  • @Equilibrier
    @Equilibrier Жыл бұрын

    You're a very technical person. Great techniques taught, great presentation. Thanks a lot !

  • @harrisoncordeiro834
    @harrisoncordeiro834 Жыл бұрын

    this video was awesome. answered so many questions i had on blending. This is the best videos i have seen on this topic. Gave me so many tools and techniques to use. Very thorough

  • @nurulnisa6401
    @nurulnisa6401 Жыл бұрын

    I became a graphic designer not a long ago and there are so much thing that I have to continue to learn about. When I first watching your video what I'm thinking is like "eh.. I should write it down, I need some notes from this, it really helpful but it's already in the middle..oh no.." and wow you give us a note from the tutorial too in the description 🥺 You are amazing, how you explain the entire theory is amazing And also it makes me think that something good is really takes time and process, not everything can be instant Thank you for the tutorial!

  • @jrb11300
    @jrb113004 ай бұрын

    A lot of good information that never considered. This is one of the best video on composite I have seen and worth the time invested. Thanks!

  • @IgorRistovski
    @IgorRistovski2 жыл бұрын

    I love how in depth and great this is explained. Awesome.

  • @radradco
    @radradco Жыл бұрын

    This is massive!! thanks for taking the time to do this 😊 you made it look so easy! 😊

  • @biomanew
    @biomanew Жыл бұрын

    huge amount of contents, I had to watch and test the tips one by one with intervals to be able to digest it all. Wonderful class, thank you so much.

  • @CycloPreda
    @CycloPreda2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe one of the best tutorial for Photoshop out on KZread, thank you very much !!

  • @Jimsoda
    @Jimsoda2 жыл бұрын

    Wow. Just wow. Amazing tutorial. I will probably never do this but love that I can refer back to this if I never need to. Great job!

  • @joecanelas
    @joecanelas2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks again Nathaniel. Fantastic tutorial as usual.

  • @mayavichy4987
    @mayavichy49872 жыл бұрын

    So many awesome tips, time codes make it easy to revisit the best suitable tips, thank you for putting time into this, glad to see you are back!

  • @bornwasabi
    @bornwasabi3 ай бұрын

    This video was so fun to watch I just finished it and it's almost 1AM. Very helpful! Thank you!

  • @vicious.reality
    @vicious.reality2 жыл бұрын

    You are the man bud. excellent. Get to all those unanswered questions the rest of them leave you scratching your head with. thanks!

  • @moizahmed5161
    @moizahmed51612 жыл бұрын

    Glad to have you back master

  • @iosifcristiandima3916
    @iosifcristiandima3916 Жыл бұрын

    He did a very good job imo. Explaining the basics step by step. English is not my first language and I have no experience in using DAWs

  • @ishank6688
    @ishank6688 Жыл бұрын

    this video is packed with value, great work man keep it up

  • @rwn6169
    @rwn61694 ай бұрын

    Best tutorial I've ever seen in my life, THX. ❤

  • @nganbairengbam3350
    @nganbairengbam33504 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for the quide, this is the kind of explanation I need for creating composites.

  • @Chickboom34
    @Chickboom344 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Learned a ton! Thanks for sharing.

  • @rgarlinyc
    @rgarlinyc2 жыл бұрын

    Very structured way - your work here proved that it works. Thanks a ton!

  • Жыл бұрын

    I need to repeat this video 10 times or more. Just amazing. thank you for sharing the process

  • @heatheryuan5261
    @heatheryuan52612 жыл бұрын

    This is really AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome tutorial!!

  • @royalfunkstar
    @royalfunkstar2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this! Am currently working on a composite and having some trouble with it so this video is right on time! 🥰

  • @jaywalker.
    @jaywalker. Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely mind-blowing stuff. This is a dang revelation. 🙏🏾

  • @Certainlynottimmy
    @Certainlynottimmy8 ай бұрын

    This genuinely was the most helpful and fun tutorial on compositing! Thank you!

  • @kozy9025
    @kozy9025 Жыл бұрын

    Great and effective teaching. Real awesome!

  • @dephinitions7454
    @dephinitions74542 жыл бұрын

    lots of great info, tips and tricks that will definitely help me refine my workflow

  • @grglenn
    @grglenn6 ай бұрын

    Awesome instructional video!!! I have to go back ito it several more times to get the most from it. Thanks much!!!

  • @SheriffKoder9
    @SheriffKoder9 Жыл бұрын

    I have no experience in photoshop yet and managed with this video to create a realistic image, thank you

  • @jjaycallejas
    @jjaycallejas2 жыл бұрын

    Stellar content! Really great combo of first principles and techniques. I learned a lot here!

  • @muhammadtaimoor3202
    @muhammadtaimoor3202 Жыл бұрын

    When I watch this tutorial it blow my mind with such amazing tips that you give now I am going to follow your tutorial and develop my skills more

  • @MichaelBarcusGray
    @MichaelBarcusGray7 ай бұрын

    Ok. This is such a fantastic tutorial! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! You’re answering all of my questions!

  • @PrahladMukhiya
    @PrahladMukhiya7 ай бұрын

    wow... very helpful! Thank you so much.

  • @tlboyce90
    @tlboyce902 жыл бұрын

    This was crazy helpful and just the right length. Thank you!! :)

  • @frankryan8100
    @frankryan8100 Жыл бұрын

    This was great! Appreciate you being a resource.

  • @mitymous1
    @mitymous18 ай бұрын

    Really great! Glad the algorithm served you up!

  • @nwiegman
    @nwiegman28 күн бұрын

    OK- I AM always late to the party- but I'm here. Thank you, great job I watched all the way through- now to do it again and do it step by step on a project I am doing. All factors I have digested for myself you have laid out and it is good to see the tools you grabbed to achieve the goal. Thank you- I will explore more on your channel.

  • @shannster10000
    @shannster10000 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome tutorial, thank you so much!

  • @megasonehiz
    @megasonehiz11 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for diving really deep ❤🙏🏽

  • @ryanmassiah
    @ryanmassiah Жыл бұрын

    Extremely informative! Thank you for sharing.

  • @naz4876
    @naz4876 Жыл бұрын

    I've been looking for this for a very long time!

  • @user-wj1cv1uo7z
    @user-wj1cv1uo7z Жыл бұрын

    This works. Recommended to try this out. Thanks

  • @himanshudangwal9838
    @himanshudangwal98382 жыл бұрын

    im glad you are back to posting more often

  • @riccotalavera2199
    @riccotalavera21992 жыл бұрын

    awesome videos... i learned a lot.... but i would need to rewatch this a few times to really understand and remember everything.... cool... looking forward to more composite vids!!

  • @spacekitt.n
    @spacekitt.n7 ай бұрын

    this is an amazing tutorial, i have needed something this in depth but hard to find on youtube and from someone with great communication skills. the shadow and horizon tips are so helpful. thanks!

  • @toastehisback
    @toastehisback2 жыл бұрын

    Great to see you uploading again!!!!

  • @danserrano4166
    @danserrano4166 Жыл бұрын

    One of the best tutorials on KZread

  • @aledianin
    @aledianin2 жыл бұрын

    you're awesome, amazing pace. I hope you post more compositing tips x

  • @ricardobrandao7722
    @ricardobrandao77222 жыл бұрын

    Great tutorial!!! Thank you and continue your excelent work!

  • @tawheedal_metwally3649
    @tawheedal_metwally3649 Жыл бұрын

    best photo compositing tutorial I've ever seen on KZread hope to more like it soon. Thanks, a lot

  • @mutiaradyah
    @mutiaradyah Жыл бұрын

    incredible possibilities to those who master it. I am almost done with my first track, but there is so much more to discover and learn. TNice tutorials

  • @purvue
    @purvue2 жыл бұрын

    I use to do heacy composite back around cs4 & 5. now im jumping back in and this was the refresher i need. SUBSCRIBED.