The Hall of Beginnings is where every Alchemist starts. This realm teaches the foundations of photo manipulation — how images are built, not guessed. You’ll learn depth, light direction, scale, and the logic that makes a scene feel real. By the end of this realm, you’ll stop wondering why your work looks “off” and start knowing exactly what to fix. No shortcuts. No rushing. This is the foundation of the Academy.

Now we combine everything into one believable cinematic piece. Assignment: Full composite using Spell I + II, then post: Final composite 100% zoom crop 1 sentence: what was hardest?

This section contains lessons not required for progression, but powerful for those who want to go deeper. These bonus lessons explore techniques, and creative decisions that don’t fit neatly into the main curriculum but elevate your work when understood. Some lessons reveal advanced workflows. Some break down specific effects. Others offer insight into artistic decision-making and problem-solving. Not shortcuts for beginners They are refinements for Alchemists who have built their foundation.

This 200+ Brush Pack was built for photo manipulators who want movie-grade atmosphere fast. These brushes are designed to help you sculpt light, depth and mood in minutes the "overpainted" look. Used them to add: - Cinematic Fog & Haze - God Rays & Light Streaks -Smoke Dust, Debris & Particles -Cloud texture & Atmosphere Buildup - Grit, texture, and edge breakup