0.1 Course Overview
What Will You Learn?
Chapter 1: Developing a Professional Mindset
The first chapter is all about assisting You in developing a professional mindset that will improve your skills in the long run. You will learn about the importance of knowing your "WHY" in order to stay motivated and focused. You will also discover how to set SMART goals to track your progress and achieve success. Additionally, this chapter provides tips on simplifying and automating workflows to increase creative productivity. Building self-confidence is another key aspect covered in this chapter, as it is crucial for You to believe in your abilities and showcase your unique art style.
Chapter 2: Brainstorming your Character Ideas
In chapter two You will focus on brainstorming your character and developing a strong workflow structure. It covers topics such as understanding creative briefs, adding personality to your character, and applying simple design principles to your character. Additionally, it includes bonus content on the Milanote App and the Brief Builder App, which can assist You in organizing and creating effective concept art.
Chapter 3: Visual Inspiration and References
This chapter provides valuable insights and techniques if You are looking to enhance your visual inspiration and references. It includes comprehensible lessons on design language basics, teaching You how to effectively test any ideas through initial sketches. The chapter also delves into the importance of researching references and provides bonus lessons on utilizing tools such as Pinterest for gathering ideas, PureRef and Project Boards for organizing references, and stock photography and photo manipulation techniques. Additionally, the chapter offers resources for finding human figure poses to further enhance the quality of concept art.
Chapter 4: Tools and Workspace
In Chapter 4, you will learn about the importance of knowing your tools and setting up a comfortable workstation. The lessons include brush efficiency techniques and a ready-to-use brush set to enhance your digital painting skills. Additionally, you will find valuable tips on understanding value and brightness, as well as the basics of color theory.
Chapter 5: Simple 3D Techniques
This chapter of the course focuses on simple 3D techniques for concept art. It covers topics such as choosing the right techniques for your project and effective character posing. The chapter also introduces DAZ 3D, a software for creating quick and easy 3D bases. Additionally, the course provides bonus content on alternative ideas for a fully 2D approach to concept art.
Chapter 6: 2D Techniques - Painting Your Design
In this set of lessons of Effective Concept Art I will focus on explaining 2D techniques and painting your design. It begins with guiding you through deciding on the main lighting for your artwork and creating a simple background. It then moves on to teaching you how to sketch your design effectively. Finally, it provides a video recording that demonstrates the process of refining your design, giving you a step-by-step visual guide.
Chapter 7: Coming Up with Additional Designs
In Chapter 7 of Effective Concept Art, you will learn the essential skills needed to come up with additional designs based on your main idea. This chapter focuses on teaching you how to organize your files in a smart way to streamline your workflow. Additionally, you will have access to a two-part video recording that guides you through the process of creating design variations.
Chapter 8: Final Touch-Ups
This final chapter takes you through the final steps of creating stunning concept art. You will learn essential techniques for adding the finishing touches to your artwork, including the final presentation, defining the focal area, and exporting files. You will also discover the best methods for using Photoshop's filters to enhance the details and clarity of your artwork. With this course, you will master the art of creating professional concept art that is ready for presentation or publication.
All this comes with a huge dose of practical advice and actionable steps for anyone looking to excel in the field of concept art
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