The skill level in the industry has reach an incredible high over the last few years. This allows the incomparable Richard Sturdevant, to pull the trigger on the class he's been waiting to teach for years! So hold on to your seat and buckle up, because you're going to be in for an amazing flight! This will be the most in-depth composite class ever. Richard will take you on a fantastic journey into composites, and all the different categories of composites. What is a simple composite? What is a complex composite? And how do you approach each? You'll dive deep into all of the things that create depth - Scale, Contrast, Saturation, Perspective, Atmosphere, Composition of Color Harmony. Then make it all come together with "finishing" the image with techniques to polish the image for maximum effect and salability.

You'll learn about -

• Creating the concept and the story of a composite
• Creating a directors list for photography session, model, props, costumes, or anything that might be needed to plan the composite.
• Creating a solid foundation and composition that moves the story
• Deciding what kind of look and style to the technique you will choose
• Technical extractions and blending, color theory and color swatches for the color harmony of the story.
• How to bring it home: Techniques to complete final composite.

Students should bring:
(suggested to maximize your experience)

• Laptop
• Digitizing tablet and stylus
• Extension cord
• External hard drive
• Images for critique