Cosplay Photo Editing - 3D backgrounds using Blender and Photoshop

Download the project files to follow along for free!
https://ryanansen.com/free-assets


Links and special thanks to those who provided the following free assets used in this edit:
Original photograph:
https://www.gfxsoulstudios.com/

3D models
https://skfb.ly/6UUrz
https://skfb.ly/oFwPS
https://skfb.ly/6QSxx
Stock Photos
https://www.pexels.com/photo/concrete...
https://www.pexels.com/photo/starry-s...


I also have partnered with a company where I create high quality photo overlays for cool visual effects such as lightning and fire. Getting these assets is one of the biggest ways to support me right now:
https://cghacks.com/


Timestamps:
00:00:00 intro
00:00:42 crop/framing
00:01:40 skin retouching
00:05:20 the importance of dodge and burn
00:12:18 subject selection
00:32:10 opening up Blender
00:33:28 setting up the 3D camera / matching perspective
00:45:20 talking about the idea for my edit
00:47:30 begin building my 3D scene
00:50:50 setting up lighting
01:18:46 importing and altering 3D bullet model
01:35:55 using physics simulations to scatter on the ground
01:54:28 blocking in bullets on the ground
01:59:20 adding volume/fog
02:04:46 depth of field with a 3D camera
02:09:32 using negative fill to help retain dynamic shadows
02:18:58 adding texture to the seamless backdrop
02:25:02 ground dirt/grime using a decal
02:33:10 Importing and setting up the other free 3D assets
02:47:12 adjusting lighting
02:54:50 exporting out of Blender
02:59:35 bringing everything back into Photoshop
03:00:10 extracting ground shadows from photograph
03:05:10 masking out subejct from 3D objects in foreground
03:06:50 3D image adjustments
03:09:50 Adding extra fog, haze, and dust particles
03:19:15 Full image adjustments
03:26:43 Adding glow
03:36:08 sharpening and color grading