# @matthewfariasmedia on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DPjrSb8Et-l
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/35534129-matthewfariasmedia-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/b58dfa415e.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-10-08T18:13:13.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Matthew Farias (@MatthewFariasMedia) — https://gondola.cc/MatthewFariasMedia

## Caption

More details below! 👇🏻 

1. The main image is Bethpage Black which is the course where the Ryder Cup was held this year. I then also separated the sky from the image and used generative expand to extend the sky upwards.

2. Landed on this layout after trying several others. Tip: use google advanced image search to find high quality photos looking for anything larger than 2MP. jorges.psd gave this tip awhile back and I’ve used it ever since.

3. The LUT. I only added a LUT in this early because I knew the overall tone I wanted for the graphic which was a warmer look for Team USA. LUT is from ethanjdesign the “Make it Pop” pack. Check it out!

4. Player treatment. Typically in a multi person layout I select one person to do completely and then do my best to match everyone to that image. For this one I did Scottie first then got everyone else as close to him as I could.

5. Trophy with shadows. Originally was gonna put it in the center but felt this was the better fit. Added shadows to match the direction of the shadows in the main background image. 

6. Added a “sunshine glow” using a soft brush. 

7. Text and gradient. Black gradient just to get the text to pop from the image. Used twelve stars to represent the twelve players. Added a flag texture on “team USA”. 

8. Additional details. American flag, small image of NYC, and logos.

9. Final Textures. Noise layer and grunge texture from texturelabs which is a free web resource for awesome textures. Definitely check it out from any texture needs you have! 

9. Exporting tip: again coming from jorges.psd I’ve been exporting as a PNG and at 2X to deal with instagram compression 🤙🏻

Thanks for watching!

## Stats

- **Views:** 134
- **Likes:** 10
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 1

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Matthew Farias | @MatthewFariasMedia | https://gondola.cc/MatthewFariasMedia | Content Producer |

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