High-Level Photoshop Tricks for Magical Composites

Discover three advanced Photoshop compositing techniques used in creating magical holiday portraits for ill children as part of the Heart Project. Learn how to create rim lights, utilize custom brushes for masking, and match brightness across different elements in a composite. Follow along as the instructor demonstrates these professional techniques on a portrait of Grace, a young girl battling a rare autoimmune disease, transforming her photo with Santa into a magical scene featuring her love for dogs. Gain valuable insights into the emotional impact of these portraits for families facing challenging circumstances, and enhance your Photoshop skills to create powerful, meaningful composites.

- Introduction
- Composite Review
- Creating Rim Lights
- Masking with Custom Brushes
- Matching Brightness