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Cinematic Design: From Idea To Finished Concept Art
Preface & Resources
Welcome To This Course! (1:52)
How To Prepare For This Course
Assignments & Feedback
Overview Of Cinematic Design: From Idea To Finished Concept Art
Overview Of... Me
Your Free Downloads!
Useful Websites, Plugins & Programs
Module 1: Empowering Your Creative Artist Mind
Module Introduction: Empowering Your Creative Artist Mind (1:40)
The Tools You Need
Quick Overview Of My Tablet Setup (7:44)
Photoshop For Beginners In 20 Minutes (19:21)
What Is Concept Art? (2:09)
Types Of Digital Art & Design
Concept Art for Games & Movies
Do I Need A Formal Education To Be A Concept Artist? (2:04)
Isn't Art Subjective? (3:00)
Just Paint!
Learning How To Simplify
Traditional Vs. Digital
The Art of Design
Referencing Is Key!
A Powerful Trick To Overcome Procrastination
The Accelerated Learning Mindset (5:00)
The 7-Step Method To Practicing Art (4:43)
Habits Of Successful Creators
Give It The Time It Needs
The Importance Of Storytelling
How To Make A Study (25:48)
Course Assignment: M1A1 - Your First Assignment!
Exercise: Simplify!
Module Quiz: Empowering Your Creative Artist Mind
Module 2: Fundamentals Of Digital Art
Module Introduction: Fundamentals Of Digital Art (1:31)
Maybe The Most Important Painting Tip Ever
Fundamental Design Elements (8:01)
Shape (6:12)
Form (6:32)
Depth (5:52)
Texture (4:21)
Color (5:11)
Fundamental Design Elements: Closing Thoughts (3:01)
Design Principles (2:25)
Contrast (5:32)
Unity & Harmony (8:36)
Repetition (4:35)
Balance (8:15)
Composition (5:44)
Rule of Thirds (6:27)
Flow (6:32)
Proportion (9:45)
Framing (4:13)
Composition Summary (10:57)
Simplified Color Theory (34:43)
Simplified Color Theory: Grayscale To Color Painting Demo (25:15)
Shape Language
The Abstract Way: Idea Genesis (23:14)
Abstract Manipulation (19:35)
The Abstract Way: Painting Demo (24:43)
Light & Shadow (24:44)
Perspective & Camera (Part 1) (29:00)
Perspective & Camera (Part 2) (13:09)
Managing Your Shapes (27:26)
Managing Your Edges (14:40)
Course Assignment: M2A1
Course Assignment: M2A2
Module Quiz: Fundamentals Of Digital Art
Exercise: Using Shape Language
(Coming Soon) Extra Painting Demos
Module 3: The Essentials Of Photoshop
Module Introduction: The Essentials Of Photoshop (1:15)
Adobe Photoshop CC (1:24)
Menus & Panels (10:57)
Overview of Tools (14:15)
Brushes (13:43)
Layers (10:23)
Brush & Layer Styles (10:23)
Marquee & Lasso Tool (9:02)
Dodge & Burn (5:37)
Masks (5:29)
Transform (7:14)
Image Effects (10:05)
Useful Shortcuts For Painting In Photoshop
Setting Up A Concept Art Workspace (6:15)
Color & Hue Balancing (10:36)
Walkthrough Of Course Brushes (55:35)
Reflections (13:15)
Glow Effect In Photoshop (10:24)
Course Assignment: M3A1 (13:58)
Module Quiz: The Essentials Of Photoshop
(Coming Soon) How To Create Custom Shapes
Module 4: Rendering Materials
Module Introduction: Rendering Materials (0:57)
Texture & Light (15:07)
Material Properties: Painting Any Material (14:58)
Rock (22:48)
Wood (29:38)
Water (Part 1) (26:50)
Water (Part 2) (18:00)
Metal (Part 1) (10:06)
Metal (Part 2) (12:43)
Metal (Part 3) (20:22)
Cloth (Part 1) (8:45)
Cloth (Part 2) (8:24)
Cloth (Part 3) (5:27)
Fire (Part 1) (15:08)
Fire (Part 2) (14:19)
Course Assignment: M4A1
Module Quiz: Rendering Materials
Module 5: The Keys To Unlocking Epic Environments
Module Introduction: The Keys To Unlocking Epic Environments (1:18)
The Process Of Painting An Environment (11:26)
Course Assignment: M5A1
Dark Valley Process: Thumbnails (10:32)
Dark Valley Process: Blocking In (8:54)
Dark Valley Process: Blocking In & Lighting (12:19)
Dark Valley Process: Continuing (Part 1) (10:27)
Dark Valley Process: Continuing (Part 2) (5:03)
Dark Valley Process: Implementing Photos (13:37)
Dark Valley Process: Continuing (Part 3) (16:41)
Dark Valley Process: Continuing (Part 4) (8:31)
Dark Valley Process: Final Rendering (Part 1) (13:49)
Dark Valley Process: Final Rendering (Part 2) (13:49)
Dark Valley Process: Finishing Up (5:28)
Mountains (Part 1) (7:03)
Mountains (Part 2) (5:23)
Mountains (Part 3) (2:42)
Mountains (Part 4) (38:24)
Skies & Clouds (Part 1) (11:19)
Skies & Clouds (Part 2) (22:18)
Vegetation (Part 1) (4:38)
Vegetation (Part 2) (18:44)
Course Assignment: M5A2
Module Quiz: The Keys To Unlocking Epic Environments
Module 6: Creating Characters - And Bringing Them To Life
Module Introduction: Creating Characters - And Bringing Them To Life (1:46)
The Dummy Method (16:09)
The Dummy Method: Demo (6:42)
Course Assignment: M6A1
Skin & Muscle Contrast (16:07)
The Process Of Painting A Character (6:22)
Course Assignment: M6A2
Creating A Character: Character Thumbnails (8:57)
Creating A Character: Refining The Thumbnails (8:26)
Creating A Character: The Sketch (7:18)
Creating A Character: Line Art (9:20)
Creating A Character: Making A Splash Background (2:11)
Creating A Character: Skin (10:12)
Creating A Character: Armor (Part 1) (10:37)
Creating A Character: Armor (Part 2) (14:22)
Creating A Character: Clothing (15:11)
Creating A Character: Armor (Part 3) (9:47)
Creating A Character: Finishing The Character Base (7:43)
Creating A Character: Finishing Flourishes (12:04)
Creating A Character: Finalization (Part 1) (3:59)
Creating A Character: Finalization (Part 2) (4:21)
Creating A Character: Character Alts (16:49)
Creating A Character: Simple Weapons Examples (7:20)
Creating A Character: Final Presentation (2:11)
Module Quiz: Creating Characters - And Bringing Them To Life
Module 7: The Awesome Art Of Matte Painting
Module Introduction: The Awesome Art Of Matte Painting (1:17)
The World Of Matte Painting
Cutting Out Photo Textures (9:22)
Matching Color (4:02)
Photobashing (31:43)
Matte Painting Process: The Sketch (3:11)
Matte Painting Process: Base Photo Textures (12:56)
Matte Painting Process: Continuing (Part 1) (14:16)
Matte Painting Process: Continuing (Part 2) (15:30)
Matte Painting Process: Continuing (Part 3) (8:35)
Matte Painting Process: Adding Characters (11:42)
Matte Painting Process: Continuing (Part 4) (9:42)
Matte Painting Process: Finalization (Part 1) (3:52)
Matte Painting Process: Finalization (Part 2) (6:22)
Course Assignment M7A1
Course Assignment M7A2
Module Quiz: The Awesome Art Of Matte Painting
(Coming Soon) Finalizing Cinematic Effects On Matte Paintings
Module 8: Insights From The Industry
Module Introduction: Insights From The Industry (1:16)
Working As A Digital Artist
The Digital Nomad Lifestyle
Creating Art For Fun, Or Earning An Income? (7:21)
Freelance VS Working In-House
How Good Do I Need To Be?
Creating A Great Portfolio
How To Price Your Work
Should You Work For Free?
Artwork Rate Examples
Building Professional Relationships (3:31)
Reaching Out To Potential Clients (2:58)
Contracts
Managing Your Time As A Freelance Digital Artist
Earn More While Working Less
Professional Artists' Top Advice For Beginners
Youtube Extra: 5 Simple Steps To Turn Your Passion Into A Living (10:14)
Course Assignment M8A1
Course Assignment M8A2
Module Quiz: Insights From The Industry
Bonus Module
Congratulations - You Did It! (1:17)
Feedback Form
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