Futuristic Photomontage in Adobe Photoshop

A course by Sergio Instanto , Photographer and Digital Artist

Photographer and Digital Artist. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Joined October 2019

Learn how to create and edit impactful photos with sci-fi effects and atmospheric elements

96% positive reviews (107)
1,869 students
Audio: Spanish
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn how to create and edit impactful photos with sci-fi effects and atmospheric elements

Imagination has no limits inside the futuristic universe of Sergio Instanto. The photographer and digital artist from Argentina has become well known for creating action-packed scenes inspired by sci-fi and cyberpunk. With Sergio as your teacher, discover the secrets for capturing the entire concept of a film in a single digital image.

In this course, Sergio teaches you how to create and edit a photo with a strong cyberpunk aesthetic, from concept to creation. Learn different homemade production techniques and see how to create a truly conceptual image. Explore special visual effects like the use of reflections and neon color to generate the feeling of real movement.

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What will you learn in this online course?

17 lessons & 19 downloads

Creative mode and idea selection
10 minutes, 51 seconds
Sketch and reference search
6 minutes, 24 seconds
We shoot!
12 minutes, 6 seconds
Photo selection and development
13 minutes, 55 seconds
Quick sketch
6 minutes, 35 seconds
  • 96% positive reviews (107)
  • 1,869 students
  • 17 lessons (3h 6m)
  • 19 additional resources (7 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a photograph of a model with futuristic surroundings, from concept to production to final retouching.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Photographers and photography aficionados who want to explore their imagination and upgrade their creative skillset.

Requirements and materials

To take this course, some basic knowledge of photography, illustration, and Adobe Photoshop is recommended.

Regarding the materials, you will need a camera or camera phone, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop installed (7-day trial available on the Adobe website).

For the photography, you will need to have access to windows, reflectors, LED tubes, flashlights, colored cellophane, panels, curtains, or anything else that can be used to create the lighting of the scene.


Reviews

1,869 Students
107 Reviews
96% Positive ratings

Sergio Instanto

A course by Sergio Instanto

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Photographer and Digital Artist

Sergio Instanto is a photographer and digital artist from Buenos Aires, Argentina. For several years, he has specialized in photography of fantastic futuristic scenes, conceptual art, and high-impact portraits.

He started digital photography in 2007 with a pocket camera, aiming to portray his surroundings. He later brought his ideas to life with “Instanto”, his personal hallmark, when he began adding fantastic elements into his digital work.

His Cyberpunk 2077 photos were published on the official networks of CD Projekt Red and achieved global reach. He creates conceptual work with actors, models, and artists, conducts workshops, talks at conferences, and participates in events like Comic Con.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
    • What will we do in the course?
  • U2

    Let's turn on the chip

    • Creative mode and idea selection
    • Sketch and reference search
    • We shoot!
  • U3

    Creating our world

    • Photo selection and development
    • Quick sketch
    • Character cutout
    • Image composition 1
    • Image composition 2
    • Image composition 3
    • Image composition 4
    • Color, volume and integration 1
    • Color, volume and integration 2
  • U4

    Final adjustments

    • Final finish in Camera Raw
    • Final cut
  • FP

    Final project

    • Futuristic Photomontage in Adobe Photoshop

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The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.

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Futuristic Photomontage in Adobe Photoshop. Photography, and Video course by Sergio Instanto

Futuristic Photomontage in Adobe Photoshop

A course by Sergio Instanto
Photographer and Digital Artist. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Joined October 2019
  • 96% positive reviews (107)
  • 1,869 students