Create story-driven scenes through the use of 3D and 2D programs. From wide establishing shots to intimate story moments, students will learn industry techniques to create fantastical imagery regardless of art style. Students will learn start to finish of world-building techniques, efficient workflows of 3D / 2D, and apply Blender functions practically to make cool stuff.
 
Course Overview:
Week 1: Sketching and Inspiration
2D Sketching | Intro to 3D Sketching | Analyzing Art and Film | World-Building Explorations
Week 2: Composition
Basic Scene Setup | Toon Shaders | 3D Sketching Techniques | In-depth Rendering Techniques
Week 3: Shape Design
Basic - Advanced 3D Modeling | Sketching Techniques | Simple Grease Pencil
Week 4: Color, Light, and Textures
Stylized - Realistic Texturing | Simple UVs | Magic
Week 5: 2D blending
Photoshop Painting Techniques | Refinement | High Quality Post-Adjustment Techniques
Week 6: Last Day ( July 6th )
Portfolio Review | Q&A | Demo Requests
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Class Starts Summer 2024 PDT (Pacific Time Zone/California)
Time and Dates: June 1, 2024 | Saturday 10am - 1pm PDT
6 Class Sessions
                                
Classes will be hosted on the Zoom platform. Please download it before the 1st day of class.
https://zoom.us/download
 
A mic is recommended for critiques. Webcam encouraged but not required.
 
Program Requirements:
Photoshop 25.7 (any workable version is okay!)
Blender 4.0