Futuristic Photomontage in Adobe Photoshop
A course by Sergio Instanto, Photographer and Visual Artist
Learn how to create and edit impactful photos with sci-fi effects and atmospheric elements
Imagination has no limits inside the futuristic universe of Sergio Instanto. The photographer and digital artist from Argentina has become well known for creating action-packed scenes inspired by sci-fi and cyberpunk. With Sergio as your teacher, discover the secrets for capturing the entire concept of a film in a single digital image.
In this course, Sergio teaches you how to create and edit a photo with a strong cyberpunk aesthetic, from concept to creation. Learn different homemade production techniques and see how to create a truly conceptual image. Explore special visual effects like the use of reflections and neon color to generate the feeling of real movement.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 19 downloads
What's included in this course?
To begin, meet Sergio Instanto and learn a bit about his career in creative photography. Discover some of his favorite projects and take a look at some of the artists that inspire his work. Then, do a quick runthrough of everything that will be explored in the course.
Get started with a project outline and discover the best way to get your ideas off the ground, mapping out the most important elements of your photographs. Learn to assemble a homemade production set, using objects like LED tubes, windows, and makeshift panels to reflect light.
After shooting your photos, learn how to select those most suitable for your project. Get started in Adobe Photoshop and start experimenting with the position of shapes, the background, and other key elements. Learn how to cut a character out from the background and add details to the space using color, intensity, and depth. Then, discover how to add volume and bring it all together to create your final composition.
Finally, Sergio shows you some last tricks for giving your cyberpunk photo that special touch, showing you a technique that adds texture and simulates film. Prepare your final image and try exporting it in some different formats.
- 96% positive reviews (108)
- 1,973 students
- 17 lessons (3h 6m)
- 19 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish · Romanian · Indonesian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software & tools for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a photograph of a model with futuristic surroundings, from concept to production to final retouching.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Photographers and photography aficionados who want to explore their imagination and upgrade their creative skillset.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, some basic knowledge of photography, illustration, and Adobe Photoshop is recommended.
Regarding the materials, you will need a camera or camera phone, and a computer with Adobe Photoshop installed (7-day trial available on the Adobe website).
For the photography, you will need to have access to windows, reflectors, LED tubes, flashlights, colored cellophane, panels, curtains, or anything else that can be used to create the lighting of the scene.
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Sergio Instanto
A course by Sergio Instanto
Sergio Instanto is a photographer and visual artist, renowned for his ability to create imaginary worlds through photography and digital art.
His style, influenced by audiovisual culture and Cyberpunk, blends sophistication and dynamism, standing out in figurative photocomposition.
Throughout his career, he has worked on Red Dragon campaigns, the visual identity of Katie Angel, and concept arts for Free Fire, as well as collaborating with brands like Adobe.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Let's turn on the chip
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Creative mode and idea selection
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Sketch and reference search
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We shoot!
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U3
Creating our world
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Photo selection and development
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Quick sketch
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Character cutout
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Image composition 1
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Image composition 2
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Image composition 3
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Image composition 4
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Color, volume and integration 1
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Color, volume and integration 2
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U4
Final adjustments
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Final finish in Camera Raw
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Final cut
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FP
Final project
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Futuristic Photomontage in Adobe Photoshop
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to create images inspired by the cyberpunk genre by blending photography, digital editing, and sci-fi, anime, and video game references. The course covers production, composition, and post-production techniques to craft visually striking and original scenes.
Advanced experience isn’t required, but having basic knowledge of photography and Photoshop will help you get the most out of the course.
All you need is a digital camera or a smartphone with a good camera, a computer with Photoshop installed, and internet access. It’s also helpful to have some visual resources and basic home lighting setup.
You’ll discover how to draw visual and narrative inspiration from anime and video games to design characters, settings, and moods in your photographic compositions.
Yes, the course teaches cosplay photo editing, creating sci-fi scenes, and integrating characters into digital backgrounds using Photoshop and pop culture resources.
Absolutely, the course shows you how to make the most of your phone’s camera and simple home setups to achieve cyberpunk effects in both shooting and editing.
Yes, you’ll learn techniques for selecting, cutting out, and compositing characters into digital scenes, along with light and color adjustments for seamless integration.
Adobe Photoshop
great mentor
So far excellent course, i like how he explain.
Muy bueno, podria mejorar dando los recursos completos
gracias a este curso, pude termunar la edición de unas fotorafías de una cosplayer. fantástico
Me ha gustado, he aprendido bastantes cosas nuevas