Creative Retouching in Photoshop: Create Fantasy Images
A course by Ramon Saroldi , Illustrator and Creative Retouching Specialist
Joined May 2020
Learn to create hyperrealistic visual compositions using professional creative retouching techniques in Photoshop and transform reality
Learn to create hyperrealistic visual compositions using professional creative retouching techniques in Photoshop and transform reality
Joined May 2020
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.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 11 downloads
- 94% positive reviews (112)
- 2,796 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
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat 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
A course by Ramon Saroldi
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
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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influences
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U2
The retouch starts to come alive
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Image design
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Asset Search
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Blocking: composition
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cutout
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U3
Production and completion of retouching
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Manipulation and retouching: elements
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Handling and retouching: color
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Element Integration 1
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Element Integration 2
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color grading
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Effects
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U4
Finishing and Tips
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File completion
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How to export the image
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Tips for a good portfolio
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FP
Final project
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Creative Retouch: Telling a Visual Story
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf 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.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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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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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
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.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
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jaceguai_netto
PlusExcelente curso parabéns
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davidsilvacg2014
PlusExcelente curso. Assisti todas as aulas em um único dia. Estou ansioso para fazer meu projeto final e postar aqui no forum.
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adrian
He's a master, clearly passionate about his work. I recommend this course if you are looking to start or deepen your photo composition skills
jhosepgelvis
excelente curso, muy detallado la explicación
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teliogoetsa
Adorei o curso! Muito bem estruturado, com conteúdo de alta qualidade e instruções claras. Melhorou significativamente meus projetos.
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