Quick Step-by-step
I came up with the idea of a Design inspired by a fantasy world , so I tought about a witch summoning a wolf in a enchanted forest.
I will be showing all my process and give you some tips that I've learnt. I hope you enjoy.
My first Asset is a wolf that I found on a free stock image.
By using the Alpha Channels you can create a Mask for more complex images.
I also flipped the image vertically to fit in my background photo the way I want to.
Then I found my background image
I want my wolf to be placed back behind the pine trees gazing at my character, so I need to mask these trees and place my wolf behind it.I will be using the Mask trought alpha channels again.
Here where the magic happens. I need to blend my wolf on the background so it will look more realistic. Using Brush Tool I simulated the frog effect and painted him until i got satisfied.
Now I need to found the color , light and shadows balance trought Curves and Levels
Then the background
Now it's time for my ''Witch'' who is going to summon it. Here I use the classic ''Pen Tool'' to create a Mask
I placed the woman right in front of the man to cover him and adjusted the color and light balance trought curves and levels
Final Result
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