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Digital Illustration Techniques with Christian_Alzmann
Digital Illustration Techniques with Christian_Alzmann
The process of telling stories through pictures is similar for both concept design and book illustration. In this video, film design veteran Christian Alzmann will take you through a step-by-step process for making a digital illustration. He will demonstrate his techniques for creating strong compositions, blocking in shapes with light and shadow, handling background elements and applying color.
Throughout the lecture, Christian shares his thought processes as he reworks compositional elements, renders reflected light and strengthens the main characterТs pose, showing you the benefits of painting digitally in Adobe PhotoshopЃ and Corel Painter.
Creating a Strong Composition How to Use Gathered Reference Drawing with Shapes Rendering Light and Shadow Digital Painting Techniques Application of Color Storytelling Device
1. Setting up the Composition 2. Blocking in Shapes with Light and Shadow 3. Rendering Form 4. Handling Background Elements 5. Strengthening the Vignette and Adding Color 6. Refining Shapes and Details 7. Reflected Light and Secondary Light Sources 8. Double Checking the Composition