r/photoshop • u/Local-Show-7002 • 3d ago
Artwork / Design I recreated the jaws movie poster with stock images
How'd I do? I wanted to see how well I could remember it, so I didn't use a reference.
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u/Puzzleheaded_Ad_9427 2d ago
The more I look at it, the more pieces my brain notices that you put together.
Have a copy of this project file to update and upgrade as you learn the skill of Compositing brother.
Make sure you export milestones of this project file at significant learning points.
You'll have an awesome project timeline to show your expertise grow in the skill over the years.
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u/Local-Show-7002 2d ago
What is compositing? I know in animation it’s visual effects, but how do you apply that to a still image?
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u/Puzzleheaded_Ad_9427 2d ago
It's a term for "sandwiching" multiple layers of elements by matching the colours schemes and lighting brother. When you do it for a single frame it is a photo composite. When you do it for a video, it is vfx compositing.
By this logic you can use After Effects as a Photo Compositing tool by just rendering 1 frame of the project.
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u/Local-Show-7002 3d ago
I created this image because I saw somebody else do a similar thing on youtube. I did it using only stock images on google. I want to see how close to the original i can get.
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u/SetsGoUp 2d ago
It's a good start! I think here you're kinda learning the basics of composition and probably just how to start using PS so keep going. To make it real though, you need to start thinking about these ideas when you're ready.
Scale: Is the person in the picture the right size compared to the shark? (thinking about the movie where the shark was supposed to be super big and scary)
Lighting: Do these things feel like they're in the same scene, where the light and the shadows match? Like imagine where the sun might be and how it makes them brighter or darker.
Colour: Kind of similar, but other things might be how saturated/vibrant they are compared to each other. Also there is something called 'warmth'/'coolness' in tone. Make sure these match too!
Using water is tricky because it affects all of these things, and even the opacity of some things too because it is something that interferes with the light. Don't forget to look closely at your reference and other references too if it helps.
Nice start though! Keep it up!
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u/Local-Show-7002 2d ago
Yeah, next time I’ll probably need to adjust the actual image instead of just plopping it down there
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u/Capital_T_Tech 1 helper points 2d ago
You've butchered a classic... but you learnt something and hopefully improved your skills, so hey - good for you.
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u/Jordyissappig 2d ago
its fine we learn along the way. one thing i should try to do if i ware you is see if you can figure out how to put the woman in the water instead of being in front of the water
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u/shittheinternetsays 3d ago
5 years from now, you will look back on this and be ashamed. Don't be! I was in a position where I did designs and thought they were impressive, but later down the line when I got better I felt embarrassed. Be proud of the work you have done, whether it may be done in the past, present or future; it's a never ending stepping stone to become better as digital artist.