How to Light Paint Product Photography Backgrounds | Photoshop Composite Tutorial

[@workphlo]

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[@jamesp7271]

workphlo subscribed!!! I’m breaking in to product photography and this has instantly made me want to shoot more today!!!!

[@midiplaybox3453]

You should have achieved this without Photoshop. The flash and the 2nd curtain flash sync function are used for this purpose.

[@aneesbata878]

The best channel for product photography.

[@workphlo]

Wow, thanks! We love product photography tutorials and photoshop tutorials :)

[@kurtBick]

This is actually a perfect explanation of compositing for product photography in 15 minutes.

[@workphlo]

Thanks man!

[@davidbailey4976]

Another superb video Dustin. I am really pleased that you include the Photoshop work in your videos. I will watch this one again to pick up on the Color Selection work (darkening the black label. That's new to me. So lots more of PhotoShop inclusion please. You make it look SOooo easy. Thanks.

[@workphlo]

David Bailey Great, thanks! I guess it comes naturally with spending a ton of time in PS. Best of luck and thanks for watching!

[@정요한-r2n]

Today was also a good lecture. If you are close enough, you will want to learn. Always waiting for KZbin notifications

[@workphlo]

Thank-you very much, so glad you await our notifications. Take care!

[@Alicks112]

you never miss a beat in your tutorials! I appreciate how you breeze through teaching without missing any information. Also, a little side tether is pretty helpful 😁 thanks for sharing!!

[@workphlo]

Wicked feedback, thx!

[@eobiri]

You are so good!!! I could never have imagined that I could create such awesome shots with just speedlights! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@workphlo]

Emmanuel Obiri Absolutely light is light! Thanks a ton for tuning in (-:

[@eobiri]

Oh, yes I also have the notification turned on! I can't miss your tutorials

[@allanngkc]

You literally make it look like a walk in the park, Dustin! Very inspiring i must say! Great job!

[@workphlo]

Very nice of you, have a great day

[@madhusoodanshimoga5725]

Simple but amazing result with minimum gear . Thanks a ton.

[@workphlo]

Glad you liked it!

[@aburashidibrahim7250]

Really simple and beautiful ..thanks a lot Dustin!

[@workphlo]

No problemo

[@liquormeister]

It's so much fun watching you compose these images!

[@workphlo]

liquormeister I really enjoy the process of compositing and crafting these videos! So glad you enjoy watching it unfold. Cheers my friend!

[@nomadicsoulart]

Your videos are pure gold mate .

[@workphlo]

Thank you very much, subscribe!

[@AiByZahra]

I learn a lot in this video thank you for sharing

[@workphlo]

Thanks as always!

[@BrunoRBSilva-fh9rw]

Amazing as always ! A quick tip: you can get a flashlight app that's got a colorwheel mode, and change the screen color ! I really like the side tethering, i prefer it to the full screen. Waiting for the facebook lives !

[@workphlo]

bruno rbs That's a great idea! I also used some patterned images to create some texture in the light spread. I appreciate the side tether feedback, definitely going to implement it soon!

[@ollie4859]

Thank you so much for sharing your techniques! I learned so much from you tutorials!🙏

[@workphlo]

No problem, I really appreciate you watching.

[@rjvinothjavier3164]

Superb job

[@workphlo]

Thanks! Make sure to check out our recent glassware episode

[@nicholasj2748]

great tutorial - i like your style, Dustin. like the side-tether too

[@workphlo]

Nicholas J Cheers! Thanks for the input Nicholas, have a great weekend.

[@LukaTWP]

great work Dustin, thumbs up

[@workphlo]

Hey thanks man, loving the positive feedback!

[@Gee-Wizz]

Great idea, and excellent explanation to get everyone trying and thinking. A very inspiring video to show what can be achieved with minimal gear but using enthusiasm and talent.

[@workphlo]

Greg C wonderful thanks Greg

[@aitordiago8154]

Great Video! Thanks for sharing! Very nice picture including light painting!

[@workphlo]

Cheers! I've really begun to love light paint

[@BrynPrice]

Love the Selective Colour trick for labels. I've often struggled getting that crisp contrast and having to do complex curves and sharpening.

[@workphlo]

Bryn Price Yeah! That tool is just so useful in many situations

[@robfielding100]

I don't remember ever using the FILL on any of my photos ... I just tend to use Opacity. What does FILL control ? Fantastic tutorial.

[@kitchenoramafromplate-topalate]

This so helpful.. thank you so much for sharing!

[@workphlo]

Thanks! No problem

[@global001]

You really are amazing. Good job.

[@smozzie24]

Omg this is fantastic! Thanks for sharing your skills

[@workphlo]

No prob!

[@qnetx]

A superb tutorial. Love your teaching style and content.

[@workphlo]

QNetX Hey there thanks!

[@chrisyork4815]

Big fan of your videos. I'm looking to venture into doing composite shots. Thanks for all the info

[@workphlo]

Chris York Thank you so much Chris. Compositing is a very rewarding process, enjoy!

[@WaniMedia]

Aw deym so cool, might apply to my offroading products photography

[@workphlo]

Wani Media Local Off-road racing channel Very Cool!

[@rizmachanel5150]

nice idea . very very simple . thanks guys

[@workphlo]

No problem! Glad you tuned in.

[@easyfoodphotography3089]

Hey Dustin, great tutorial! Thanks for sharing! Good stuff!

[@workphlo]

totalerreset Hey there, thanks for your comment!

[@FallingHorse1]

I am glad I discovered your channel, I enjoy watching your videos. Your work flow is great and easy to follow and there are some really great tips and tricks. I could listen to you all day lol! Keep up the good work

[@workphlo]

Hey Jodie, I too am glad you found us! So nice to hear you've enjoyed the content, more on the way!

[@GibsonLucille]

Thanks for this new video Dustin!

[@workphlo]

Pablo García Esparza thank you for watching Pablo!

[@musicartworks1731]

Great tutorial!

[@workphlo]

Glad you think so! Stay tuned for more.

[@anthonydsouza1366]

So enjoyable and so brilliant. Thank you Dustin for sharing another masterpiece.

[@workphlo]

Anthony D'Souza Thank you!! Always appreciate your input, thanks for taking the time to comment Anthony! 👍

[@sergio_grez]

This is beyond awesomeness! Great work!

[@workphlo]

Grez Studio That comment makes me really happy! Cheers

[@innerselfs]

You´re a Goat! i´m more into fashion photography so I don´t have to shoot product but I appreciate this kind of videos. You´re a master on your area! You have gain a new sub.

[@workphlo]

Too kind of you Nicolás, thanks!

[@kenmcarthurphotography6544]

Stunning as always ! Appreciate your time

[@workphlo]

Ken McArthur Photography Cheers Ken! The appreciation is mutual

[@imgcole]

Thank you for this video!

[@markusmetz7981]

Really love your videos. Very inspiring. Would be great if you could do the coming live videos on KZbin and not over at Facebook. Many people don’t like Facebook these days. So am I. No account there. Thanks for your work. Great stuff.

[@workphlo]

Markus Metz Thats a good point! Thank you very much

[@L0SHKE]

As always, first i smash the like button, then watch the video. Awesome work!

[@workphlo]

You're the best kind of person, thanks a million!

[@dustydxclusive]

Awesome tutorial as always. Thank you Dustin for this video.

[@workphlo]

Dusty D! Always a pleasure to hear from ya, take care pal!

[@Hongs.average]

Oh, yay, thank you! This is very nice and creative. As always, enjoy your shooting process, editing and talking. And I learnt 'lighten'. :D

[@Hongs.average]

And I like the side screen, dual info~ XD

[@workphlo]

Thank you Hongs!! I'm starting to like the idea of the side-tether and will probably incorporate that into some upcoming instalments, stay tuned!

[@photographybyrobd]

Epic Mate!

[@workphlo]

Thank you so much

[@dspindl1]

I've been loving your videos and this one is no exception! Very well done. I'd like to make a suggestion. I'd love to see you make a video showing how you build up the lighting on a product from start to finish. Then a second video showing a detailed live post-production session of the product from the first video. Lots of work I realize, but I think with certain products it would be great to follow along as you import into PS and then watch layer by layer. Something to consider....please keep up the great work, it is much appreciated!

[@workphlo]

Definitely will do this, thank you so much Dave.

[@sarahemilygray]

Watched again, nailed it!

[@workphlo]

Cheers papi!

[@osamah.mohamed3629]

It was really amazing workshop i like it thanks for inspiring me for next idea shoot I will wath the vedio one time again

[@pennsylvaniaphotographer7774]

Nice work. Great tutorial! Would love to see blending modes in more detail.

[@workphlo]

Thank-you so much! More blending modes will be exploited in upcoming photoshop lessons!

[@black_ghost99-s9h]

wooow

[@workphlo]

Wow!

[@shinajvlog]

So exciting to watch ur videos

[@elboogie2324]

I'm interested in product photography. I have a light box, and this is actually very interesting,

[@workphlo]

Light boxes can be useful for product photography, stay tuned.

[@Miftahulfajri55]

thanks for share... it was great bts.. keep share...

[@workphlo]

Cheers

[@Muscari]

You know, I'd actually love it if you did a tutorial on how you do your tether and recording set up to do the full/side screen image thing.

[@workphlo]

It is an interesting process, not a bad idea!

[@sathishkamath3893]

This exactly what i want to see - 50% photography and 50% photoshop edits. Thank you.

[@workphlo]

Sathish Kamath I like the ratio! Take care

[@usaparimals]

Nice work.

[@workphlo]

Thanks for the visit

[@cliffmello]

So cool!

[@workphlo]

Thx

[@Timbee3]

You kind a look like a mix of Stan Wawrinka and Marty McFly haha. But yeah, this is just incredible, I can't believe my eyes. Can't wait to try it out myself.

[@workphlo]

That is wild, thank you!

[@mirage505]

Simple and fantastic thanks. you very much

[@workphlo]

No problem it is my pleasure

[@LensShark]

Always killin' it brother. Killin' it. Blows my mind every time.

[@workphlo]

Sharky! It's been a while, thank you for stopping by! All the best brother, always a pleasure to hear from ya.

[@BeatrizVillenaChico]

this video is great, very useful :) thank you

[@xnickjonsson]

Love your stuff, great tutorials and very useful. I think the side tether is really useful since your brain takes a couple seconds when switching between the fullscreen photo / video. Whereas you dont have that issue when they are side by side. Keep it up, learning lots from these.

[@workphlo]

Nick Jonsson Great point, thank you my friend! Next tutorial will heavily incorporate side tethering this Friday. Stay tuned!

[@JourneySoup]

Great stuff man! Made me think about product photography in a whole new way!

[@workphlo]

That's Amazing! So glad to hear our tutorial reached you

[@sarahishrat5823]

Wow!!! This is love. ... can you make a video of this in Adobe photoshop only like how u edit it properly

[@workphlo]

I have made a lot of good Photoshop parts recently, check out our recent uploads! I will make more too :) Cheers

[@douglas.barbosa]

Just subscribed. Nice video!

[@workphlo]

Douglas Barbosa Thanks buddy! Hope you enjoy our other videos

[@ryanroarty691]

so good!

[@workphlo]

Thank-you so very much Ryan, have a good one.

[@harshildihora1879]

Great Tutorial Thank you so much :)

[@workphlo]

You are much welcome

[@SherlockHohms]

Awesome video Dustin. Keep them up!

[@workphlo]

Hey, thank-you very much!

[@angelicalee1482]

I love your tutorials! I've watched them all. Is it possible to make a tutorial of how you'd photograph a non-reflective, non-transparent product? How would you create an energetic or moody image with that kind of product?

[@workphlo]

Hey Angelica, that's a great question. Thanks for your kind words, I'm going to try and shoot more matte tutorials in the future. It is a great challenge to spice-up these different materials. Have a nice day.

[@angelicalee1482]

workphlo great! I look forward to seeing what brilliance you come up with. Until then! 😁

[@codewordzebra]

Legend!

[@workphlo]

Cheers

[@stevenhall9762]

Prior to Photoshop, us old guys had to do all the post-production work in camera, using lights, reflectors, scrims, cutters and light painting. Pretty easy now.

[@workphlo]

Yes I have great respect for them!

[@AlbertoMarun]

Gracias por compartir estas excelentes técnicas, Eres el Mejor... Saludos desde Venezuela...!

[@gcalvinisti]

Dustin... great! I´d like to see a tut on photographing moving / splashing mayonaise and ketchup... how´d you go about it?

[@workphlo]

That sounds fun! A lot of splash shots are going on in our Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/workphlo -- and one of our next tutorials features a natural light splash photography method. Stay tuned!

[@dvalle07]

Another great video. And your terminology is super entertaining lol =)

[@workphlo]

Cheers Dave, appreciate you checking out our tutorial!

[@dvalle07]

workphlo Absolutly! And thank you. You’ve taught me a lot. Also taught me not to overthink, keep it simple but concise.

[@workphlo]

Dave Valle Powerful! Concise approaches are great for consistent results

[@timmichaelhaines]

Another awesome video! :) Thanks! In terms of tethering, I think the side tethering works well with products that are tall (like bottles). You shoot a lot of tall products so I think it will work great in the future. When needing to show a wider shot like you did with the light painting backgrounds, full screen works :D

[@workphlo]

Tim Haines Great feedback, thanks for watching! Have a good one

[@huisclos581]

Love it, how about make a video of cloth?

[@workphlo]

You're in for a treat!

[@Duartephotographer]

You are a máster my friend. With kind of material you use to put the bottle? Maybe methacrylate or polycarbonate? Thanks a lot for your help

[@workphlo]

Thank you! Cheers! It is black acrylic. We are going to sell it soon on our shop, sign up here to get notified: www.subscribepage.com/workphlotable thanks eh!

[@arielshpitzer]

amazing

[@workphlo]

Thx brother

[@amitu22]

It's amazing.

[@musiclandscapes2887]

you are amazing!

[@workphlo]

Bless you

[@sarahemilygray]

Plz more light painting tutorials! How to light paint glass products

[@workphlo]

Light Painting on the way!

[@tow431]

You’re channel is amazing

[@workphlo]

You are amazing for commenting, have a great weekend.

[@markyp2532]

Epic, you rock.

[@workphlo]

Hey, thanks Marky P. You rock

[@asebaninja]

Saw you on Dpreview, great work!

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A Seba Wow that's fantastic, great people running that site. Take care

[@ronlemelinphotography]

great video

[@bintorungeditingtutorial8764]

creative! what is that thing that you put under the bottle?

[@workphlo]

It is a 1/4-20 support plate, best item. workphlo.shop/collections/frontpage/products/steel-support-plate

[@karthickc5556]

Hi i am great follower of your videos and i want to know how you are using the light stand for holding the plexiglass?

[@workphlo]

Thanks for being a great follower! It is a piece of metal, with a nut welded to it. Search for a "wall plate" for a similar solution!

[@karthickc5556]

workphlo thank u i have got one

[@Roz-Inspire-Video]

Really starting to love product photography and got a ton of stuff from your video. I got a bit tripped up at your technique to maintain black point when importing. I’ll try to watch again on a bigger screen but any words as to “...selecting ...black “node” ...” (?) would be appreciated. Thanks so much!!!

[@workphlo]

Hello! Thanks for your question, I can see why you got tripped up there. I shoot my images in RAW format, and when I import them into Photoshop I am presented with the Camera Raw interface. By holding Alt (pc) or Option (mac) and clicking the adjustment dial or "node" on the "Blacks" option, the program shows me which pixels are truly 100% dark. By dragging the node downward you can ensure a perimeter of crushed black so there is no dark grey bleeding through. Hope this helped!

[@simplyrowen]

I came looking for something else, but glad I found you. You've got yourself a new subbie. However, I still must ask about what I am looking for. I am trying to figure out how to show metallic and duo chromatic eyeshadow palettes. I have tried several kinds of lighting and I cannot seem to get all the sparkles, colors and tonalities just as I see in person. Any tips would help, a tutorial even better!

[@workphlo]

Make a post in our FB group if you haven't found a solution! Cheers

[@joepolophotography]

sweet video, subbed

[@workphlo]

Thanks bud ;)

[@shahrearkabir8361]

I've just subscribed to the channel. You've got great videos with a lot of useful tips. The audio levels are a bit low though. Can you turn it up a little?

[@workphlo]

Thank you Shahrear. I think I have corrected this in our latest two episodes, should be crisp and loud! Thanks for subscribing.

[@H3nrique901]

Sensacional, obrigado por compartilhar.

[@workphlo]

De nada meu amigo. Tenha uma ótima semana.

[@rickbenderphotography4659]

What are you using to hold the plexiglass. Can you provide a link or just what it's called so I can search for it? Thanks.

[@workphlo]

Hi there, we made a video about it on our channel

[@GiovanniFatighenti]

how do you create the bottle top? a tripod with a sheet of plexiglass on it

[@workphlo]

Giovanni Fatighenti Bottle top or shooting surface? Yes it is a nut welded to a metal plate. Thus has a Plexiglas sheet resting on it! Cheers

[@GiovanniFatighenti]

Thank you very much for your answer. Maybe in the next video could you show us what you have desribed above? Thank you very much. Cheers

[@barneyelo]

awesome tutorial...love it...I definitly gonna try that =)

[@workphlo]

Awesome! Please do and share with us your results: facebook.com/groups/workphlo

[@guillermovanolst9052]

How do you attach the plexi glass surface to the light stand?

[@evanrad]

Awesome as always. Thank you so much for putting your videos together

[@workphlo]

Thanks a ton Evan, I really enjoy the process from beginning to upload!

[@FilmFactry]

How is the Plexiglass attached to the light stand?

[@workphlo]

Hey there! We welded a nut to a metal plate to rest it on. See our latest tutorial for a visual. (-:

[@keithj9165]

This is a great little tutorial, one thing, PLEASE straighten those verticals, your final image is close to straight. Keep up the videos Dustin!

[@workphlo]

You caught me Keith! Thanks for the heads up, please do come back next video (-:

[@keithj9165]

Haha, will do!

[@MD-pt2yb]

How would you do the same technique with an image that needs to be focus stacked?

[@workphlo]

Simply make the focus stacked bottle, and with lighten mode do the same approach to the bg as I did in the video.

[@mattycreative]

Dustin...great work. Love your channel. I'm trying to 'up my game' in Photoshop. I started an online course, but I'm not sure the instructor is getting it done for me. I won't mention the course, but do you have a recommendation for an online Photoshop course/tutorial? Thanks so much...keep up the good work.

[@workphlo]

Matt Anthony Hey Matt, I don't other than our Photoshop playlist on our channel! It's a great skill to improve, Thanks for watching and best of luck.

[@asadbaig6812]

great