
Compositing Secrets in Photoshop
The Story Art Method
In this video you will learn how to tell compelling stories, by combining photographs in Photoshop. Karen Alsop, founder of Story Art in Australia, takes you through the entire process of making this Hey Diddle Diddle inspired piece.
Karen takes you out on the field (literally), as she photographs the animals and people to be used in the composite. Learn how to plan a project like this and also the steps to executing that plan. The majority of the time is spent in Photoshop. Learn how to cleanly cut out difficult subjects like animals with fur. Build a background plate, mash people and animals together and bring the magic by creating atmosphere and the right color to set the mood.
This video is just under 3 hours and is packed with information and tips, so that you can create stunning composites of your own! This video is made in Photoshop CC, but will work on all versions of Photoshop (Except Photoshop Elements).
All the photographs are included, so you can follow along step-by-step at your own pace! Note: This is Intermediate/Advanced level training. (Check out Sky City Project for Beginner/Intermediate)
Your Instructor

Karen Alsop is an award winning Australian, Melbourne based photographic digital artist. Expanding on two decades of photographic and graphic design experience, Karen brings photography and art together to create stunning artworks that tell a story and take the viewer into another world.
Specializing in Portrait Art, her digital portraiture captures the personality and character of her subjects by placing them within a visual story highlighting their interests and loves. Karen particularly enjoys creating whimsical, conceptual images of children and animals.
Course Curriculum
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PreviewHD01_Intro (1:46)
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StartHD02_FInding Inspiration and Ideas (2:54)
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StartBackground Scene Creation (18:47)
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StartHD05_Bring your Subject into the Scene (35:41)
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StartHD06_Shooting the Models (8:11)
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StartHD07_Creating a Cat Person (3:04)
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PreviewThe Moon (17:20)
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StartThe Dish and the Spoon (19:28)
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StartThe Little DogShoot (5:15)
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StartThe Little Dog that Laughs (28:06)
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StartHD12_The CowShoot (4:01)
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StartHD13_CowComposite (6:27)
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StartHD14_starbrush (9:08)
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StartHD15_Finishingup (4:04)
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PreviewHD14_Outro (0:32)