Workshop 2: Composite Image Editing

Great character photography is only the beginning. Now it's time to create the world around the images taken from our 'Capture the Icon' studio shoot.

Join pro photographer and digital artist Michelle Kennedy (@michellekennedy.sonyadvocate) for a fascinating editing workshop focused on transforming studio portraits into cinematic fantasy artwork inspired by the breathtaking environments of the Horizon universe.

Using images of star cosplayer @soylentcosplay as Aloy, captured during workshop 1, participants will be guided through the complete compositing process, learning how professional photographers and digital artists blend subjects with dramatic landscapes, atmospheric effects, and cinematic colour grading to create compelling visual stories.

This session explores the creative workflow behind fantasy portrait creation, from image selection and extraction through to advanced blending techniques and final presentation.

You'll Learn How To:

• Prepare portraits for compositing

• Remove and replace backgrounds

• Blend subjects into environmental scenes

• Produce polished portfolio-ready artwork

• What to Bring A notepad and pen.
• Your laptop and editor if you please.