Create a Jurassic Coast Environment Concept Art in Photoshop
Photoshop for game, film & animation environments. Learn to create stunning conceptual art. Inspired by landscapes like the Jurassic Coast.
Course Content
Create a Jurassic Coast Environment Concept Art in Photoshop is an intermediate-level Skillshare course taught by Rafael Falconi. It runs 4h 20m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. 9 students have enrolled. It is a paid course, first published March 2025.
Unlock the secrets to creating stunning conceptual environments for games, film, and animation with Photoshop! This comprehensive tutorial dives deep into the workflow of a professional concept artist and matte painter, revealing the 2D techniques and creative mindset needed to produce photorealistic Digital Matte Paintings (DMPs).
Inspired by the breathtaking landscapes of the UK's Jurassic Coast, specifically the iconic Lulworth Cove – Stairs Hole, this course provides a practical, hands-on approach to environment design. You'll follow a loose, unlimited conceptual workflow from start to finish, learning how to achieve impressive results with a limited number of assets and tight deadlines.
What you'll learn:
- Concept Art & Matte Painting Techniques: Master essential concept art and matte painting techniques specifically tailored for creating realistic Jurassic Coast environments in Photoshop.
- Photo Manipulation & Blending: Learn how to effectively combine different photos using advanced blending techniques, including "blend if," for seamless integration.
- Photobashing for Concept Art: Discover rapid photobashing methods to quickly build foundational elements for your conceptual stage.
- Composition & Perspective: Develop strong composition skills, including techniques for simulating realistic camera effects and maintaining perspective when combining multiple photos.
- Atmosphere & Detail: Enhance your environments with painting skills and photo manipulation to add depth, atmosphere, and intricate details.
- Workflow & Mindset: Understand a practical, adaptable art workflow and learn to test different techniques to find what works best for you.
- Sketching & Observation: Develop design strategies through sketching and careful observation of real-world landscapes.
Course Content:
- +6 hours of voice-over video demos in Photoshop: Learn at regular speed or 4x speed for efficient learning.
- 10 video clips: Delivered in MP4 format.
- English narration
Course Breakdown (10 Classes):
- Concept Workflow Mindset: Establish a creative approach to environment design.
- Jurassic Coast Environment Design: Learn to design a compelling Jurassic Coast environment using Photoshop concept art and matte painting techniques.
- Photo Combination & Paintover: Master the art of combining multiple photos and adding paintover details.
- Design Strategies & Sketching: Develop design strategies through sketching and observing your artwork.
- Fast Photobashing Techniques: Quickly integrate photos for the conceptual stage.
- Advanced Blending Techniques: Explore advanced blending techniques for seamless photo integration.
- Perspective & Lighting: Combine multiple photos while respecting perspective and lighting conditions.
- Atmosphere & Detail Painting: Add atmosphere and details using painting skills and photo manipulation.
- Realistic Camera Effects & Cropping: Learn to create realistic camera effects and effective cropping.
- Composition Improvement: Refine your composition skills through observation and note-taking.
Prerequisites:
- Basic Photoshop knowledge is required.
This course is perfect for aspiring concept artists, matte painters, game artists, and anyone looking to enhance their Photoshop skills for creating immersive environments.
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