Adobe Photoshop for Matte Painting
By David Vega Palacios , Graphic Designer
Joined November 2019
Learn how to creatively use the software's tools from scratch to create photo-realistic scenes with professional results
Learn how to creatively use the software's tools from scratch to create photo-realistic scenes with professional results
Domestika Basics · 8 courses included
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Course 2: Let’s Paint! Get to Grips with the Brushes
By David Vega Palacios
Learn the basic concepts of using brushes on Photoshop
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Course 3: Understanding Layers
By David Vega Palacios
See how to use layers and their many functions
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Course 5: Selections, Masks, and Channels
By David Vega Palacios
Learn how to work with these methodologies on Photoshop
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Course 6: Adapting the image to your needs
By David Vega Palacios
Get to know the different transformation tools and some practical tricks
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Course 7: Composition and Perspective
By David Vega Palacios
Discover concepts and basic techniques to give depth and realism to your project
Learn the ins and outs of matte painting with Adobe Photoshop in this Domestika Basics of 8 courses, and create photorealistic scenes that—until now—you could only imagine. Alongside David Vega, graphic designer specialized in photo editing and CGI, you’ll learn all there is to know about this technique to create incredible images with an efficient methodology and the best tools.
Start by getting to know Adobe Photoshop and how to configure your preferences to work more efficiently. Go through the interface and workspace to then focus on how to use each tool and shortcut.
Next, get to grips with the paintbrush, the essential tool for matte painting; see its properties and uses, then learn how to create colors and apply them to your project.
See the layers panel on Photoshop, one of the most important functionalities and where the magic happens; see how to work its different combinations, styles, and properties. David explains the most used blending modes, the importance of knowing how to manage layers, and the potential behind using intelligent objects.
What would life be without color? Learn everything about it, how to adjust it and master it, to use it comfortably.
To carry out the perfect matte painting, you need to extract as many elements as possible from other photos. Master the key tools and selection techniques to achieve the perfect integrations.
See the different image transformation functionalities and some tricks to make the image work for you. Understand the importance of perspective in your compositions, such as how to create lights and shadows, and all the necessary tricks to achieve harmony and realism in your project.
To finish the course, apply all that you have learned throughout the course, from organizing your work and defining the composition of your image, as well as integrating all the elements on your photorealistic scene with professional know-how.
Technical requirements:
- ⦁ A computer with Windows 10 or macOS 10.12 Sierra or higher.
⦁ Adobe Photoshop CC: you can download a trial version on the Adobe website.
⦁ It is recommended to have a graphics tablet (Wacom or similar).
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Peruvian-born David Vega is passionate about the entire creative and transformational process of a photo-compositional project. Founder of MIDAS studio, he dedicates his time to creating impossible images in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment.
He has collaborated with brands like Toyota, Movistar, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Coca-Cola, Scotiabank, UPC, Oreo, Backus, Renault, Cartavio, Honda, Ford, and many other brands and advertising agencies. In 2019, he made the “200 Best Digital Artists” list from Lürzer’s Archive.
Content
Course 1: Basic Principles
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U1
Welcome
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Welcome
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U2
What is Matte Painting?
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What is matte painting?
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U3
My first file
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My first file
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U4
preferences
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preferences
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U5
Workspace and navigation
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Workspace and navigation
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U6
The toolbar
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The toolbar
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U7
Keyboard shortcuts: what are they and how to create them
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Keyboard shortcuts: what are they and how to create them
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U8
Practice
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Practice
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Course 2: Let’s Paint! Get to Grips with the Brushes
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Brush: the quintessential tool
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Brush: the quintessential tool
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U2
Color: how to create and apply it
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Color: how to create and apply it
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U3
Let's play with the brushes
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Let's play with brushes 1
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Let's play with brushes 2
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U4
Gradient tool
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Gradient tool
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U5
The amazing mixer brush
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The amazing mixer brush
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U6
Practice: let's use the brushes and the gradient
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Practice: let's use the brushes and the gradient
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Course 3: Understanding Layers
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The layers panel
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The layers panel
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U2
Layer types
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Layer types
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U3
Clipping masks
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Clipping masks
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U4
Blending modes
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Blending modes
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U5
Smart objects
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Smart objects
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U6
Practice: let's do a still life
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Practice: let's do a still life
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Course 4: Mastering Color
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Color modes
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Color modes
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Color settings
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Color settings
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Curves and levels
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Curves and levels
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Tone and saturation
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Tone and saturation
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U5
Color looks
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Color looks
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U6
Practice: apply color adjustments
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Practice: apply color adjustments
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Course 5: Selections, Masks, and Channels
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U1
Basic selection tools
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Basic selection tools
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Automatic selections
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Automatic selections
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Pen tool
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Pen tool
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U4
The secret is in the masks
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The secret is in the masks
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U5
Let's paint with selections: quick "Q" masks
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Quick "Q" masks
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U6
Channel masks
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Channel masks
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U7
Create masks using layers
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Layered mask
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U8
Practice: let's make a photocomposition
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Practice: let's make a photocomposition
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Course 6: Adapting the image to your needs
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Basic transformations
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Basic transformations
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Free position deformation
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Free position deformation
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Perspective warp
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Perspective warp
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Delete unwanted items
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Delete unwanted items
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Liquefy filter
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Liquefy filter
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Filter displace
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Filter displace
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U7
Practice: use the distortion tools
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Practice: use the distortion tools
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Course 7: Composition and Perspective
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Composition techniques
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Composition techniques
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Importance of perspective
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Importance of perspective
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Atmospheric perspective
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Atmospheric perspective
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Conical perspective
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Conical perspective
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U5
Lights and shadows
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Lights and shadows
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Shades: artificial light and natural light
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Shades: artificial light and natural light
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U7
Filters: lens blur and field blur
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Lens blur and field blur
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U8
Solar lighting creation
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Solar lighting creation
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U9
Practice: create a cube using perspectives and textures
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Practice: create a cube using perspectives and textures
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Course 8: Basic Workflow
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Defining the composition
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Defining composition 1
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Defining composition 2
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Defining composition 3
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Let's look for images
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Let's look for images
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U3
Let's build our scene
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Let's build our scene 1
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Let's build our scene 2
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U4
Color and lighting
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Color and lighting 1
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Color and lighting 2
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Paying attention to details
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Paying attention to details 1
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Paying attention to details 2
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Paying attention to details 3
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U6
Color look
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Final look 1
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Final look 2
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About Domestika Basics
Domestika Basics is a series of courses focused on teaching the most commonly used software by creative professionals worldwide.
The content has been meticulously curated and is intended for both students going into a new creative field and more experienced professionals who want to polish their skills.
Learn with the best Domestika teachers through practical lessons, tons of resources, and a progressive difficulty that'll allow you to see results from day one.
Domestika Basics will allow you to step up your professional game and be prepared to score better projects.
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Without prior knowledge.
Domestika Basics gives you everything you need to get started in a new creative field and become an expert in it.
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Focused on the tool.
Discover its main components, techniques, and the tried-and-true methods you need to master it.
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Learn fast
With a straightforward, step-by-step approach, our outstanding professionals will teach you how to get the most out of the program.
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Certificates Plus
If you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
Adobe Photoshop
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PlusExcelente, una de las mejores formas de aprender Photoshop gracias al Mate Painting, aprendes todo lo escencial del programa y las infinitas posibilidades creativas que se pueden generar con el. Gracias David, voy incorporando cada herramienta a medida que avanzo en el curso, esta muy bien organizado.
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ledt8522
Tremendo el conocimiento, dominio y facilidad para explicar los temas por parte del profesor, en este curso hay muchisima información a asimilar y desarrollo que alcanzar, me encanta aunque aveces tenga que meter el freno y la reversa para adquirir la enseñanza explicada; ¡gracias profesor David por tan formidable curso!
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letrala772
Plusuna calidad de curso
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edwings
Desde lo más básico, hasta avanzado. Muy dedicado el curso por parte del profesor. Muy agradecido por compartir su conocimiento hacia los que recién inician. Saludos.
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sharopovabdulatif1514
I really liked that everything was made clear
great