Creative Retouching in Photoshop: Create Fantasy Images

A course by Ramon Saroldi , Illustrator and Creative Retouching Specialist

Illustrator and Creative Retouching Specialist. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Joined May 2020

Learn to create hyperrealistic visual compositions using professional creative retouching techniques in Photoshop and transform reality

94% positive reviews (112)
2,815 students
Audio: Portuguese
Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn to create hyperrealistic visual compositions using professional creative retouching techniques in Photoshop and transform reality

The line between reality and fiction is rapidly disappearing with the magic of creative retouching and image manipulation. Specializing in creating extraordinary visual stories in Photoshop, Ramon Saroldi pushes the boundaries of realism in his compositions, which have been featured in campaigns for brands such as Adobe, Volkswagen, Fiat, and many others.

In this course, learn to create a hyperrealistic image using the main tools in Photoshop, including curves, crop, and transform. Ramon shows you how to masterfully tell a visual story by teaching you composition, color, and perspective techniques.

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What will you learn in this online course?

15 lessons & 11 downloads

Image design
13 minutes, 32 seconds
Asset Search
7 minutes, 45 seconds
Blocking: composition
10 minutes, 25 seconds
Cutout
12 minutes, 33 seconds
Handling and retouching: color
12 minutes, 5 seconds
  • 94% positive reviews (112)
  • 2,815 students
  • 15 lessons (2h 37m)
  • 11 additional resources (1 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Portuguese
  • Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a hyperrealistic fantasy composition, integrating elements from an image bank and using creative retouching techniques in Photoshop.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone interested in learning more about creative retouching in Photoshop.

Requirements and materials

All you need for this course is a basic knowledge of Photoshop and a desire to learn.

In terms of materials, you need a computer with access to the software.


Reviews

2,815 Students
112 Reviews
94% Positive ratings

Ramon Saroldi

A course by Ramon Saroldi

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Illustrator and Creative Retouching Specialist

Ramon Saroldi was born in Rio de Janeiro and has been interested in art since childhood. He grew up in a home environment that nurtured creativity, as his father was a visual artist and his mother an educator. He began his professional journey working on post-production photography in Photoshop for the advertising market, collaborating with large companies such as Platinum FMD, Seagulls Fly, and Estudio Icone.

With more than 15 years of experience in post-production, image manipulation, and creative retouching, he currently collaborates with Lightfarm Studios, working with clients such as Adobe, Volkswagen, Fiat, and more. In addition to creative retouching, he continues to develop his skills as a 2D and 3D illustrator, which has helped in many projects by enhancing his artistic and technical ability.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • influences
  • U2

    The retouch starts to come alive

    • Image design
    • Asset Search
    • Blocking: composition
    • cutout
  • U3

    Production and completion of retouching

    • Manipulation and retouching: elements
    • Handling and retouching: color
    • Element Integration 1
    • Element Integration 2
    • color grading
    • Effects
  • U4

    Finishing and Tips

    • File completion
    • How to export the image
    • Tips for a good portfolio
  • FP

    Final project

    • Creative Retouch: Telling a Visual Story

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    Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.

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  • Share knowledge and ideas

    Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.

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Creative Retouching in Photoshop: Create Fantasy Images. Photography, and Video course by Ramon Saroldi

Creative Retouching in Photoshop: Create Fantasy Images

A course by Ramon Saroldi
Illustrator and Creative Retouching Specialist. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Joined May 2020
  • 94% positive reviews (112)
  • 2,815 students