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How do you create a convincing horror image with a killer clown, dozens of TVs, hands reaching through screens, and a dark, cinematic atmosphere?
In this episode of How Did I Shoot This One?, Frank takes you behind the scenes of the 2026 Halloween workshop and explains how this killer clown image was created.
The secret? It all starts before you even take the photograph!
Frank explains why it's so important to visualize your final image before shooting, how to get your lighting, angles, and focus right in the studio, and how to prepare your photograph for compositing in Photoshop.
You'll also see how we used Photoshop and AI to add the extra elements that would simply be impossible to build in our studio. From hands reaching through TV screens and a dirty clown costume to the final color grading that gives the image its dark, cinematic look.
Frank also explains why color is so important for creating emotion and atmosphere, and how he uses BorisFX to give his images that final cinematic touch. Get your BorisFX discount: https://frankdoorhof.com/web/gear-guides__trashed/discounts-etc/
In this video, you'll discover:
* How to plan a composite before taking the photograph
* Why lighting the subject correctly is essential
* How to match focus and perspective in a composite
* Combining studio photography, Photoshop and AI
* Creating atmosphere with cinematic color grading
* How the right color can completely change the mood of an image
Remember: great compositing doesn't start in Photoshop. It starts with good photography!
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00:00 Creating a Killer Clown
00:19 Plan your final image before shooting
01:40 Getting the lighting right
01:57 Preparing for Photoshop compositing
02:47 Adding TVs, hands & horror elements
03:37 Using AI to transform the clown costume with Adobe Firefly
04:36 Creating the Cinematic Color Look with BorisFX (see discount in the description
05:37 Behind the Scenes and final result
06:10 Final Tips for better composites
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