CLASS TITLE WITH Q QIANJIAO MA
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CLASS STARTS: TBA : DATE
Fridays: 7-10 pm PDT (Lecture)
Saturdays: 1-4 pm PDT (Q&A, Feedback and Critiques)
CLASS DURATION: 8 Class Session for 4 weeks
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
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Develop worldbuilding skills
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Learn techniques in Blender and Photoshop
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Apply lighting techniques, composition, color, and shape design
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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 preference. Show up ready to learn and begin your steps to create anything and everything simultaneously.
Students will learn and apply lighting techniques, composition, color, and shape design using conventions and techniques within Blender, Photoshop, architecture fundamentals, and world-building.
Course Overview:
Students will learn and develop 3D and 2D workflows for their professional portfolios. A few things you’ll explore and learn are:
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Composition - and how it can affect mood, emotion, and story
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Color and light
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Shape design - can make or break a style
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Photoshop techniques and workflow
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Blender workflow for both pre-vis and refinement
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Creating high-quality images for your portfolio regardless of industry path
8 Class Sessions
Class Starts Summer 2023 PDT (Pacific Time Zone/California)
Time and Dates: June 16th (Fri) - July 8th (Sat)
Friday 7 - 10 pm PDT (3 hours: Lectures)
Saturday 1 - 4 pm PDT (3 hours: Q&A, Feedback, and Critiques)
Note* This class meets twice a week.
Classes will be hosted on the Zoom platform. Please download it before the 1st day of class.
A mic is recommended for critiques. Webcam encouraged but not required.
Recommended Requirements
Basic understanding of digital painting
Basic understanding of Photoshop tools and navigation
Basic understanding of Blender and or other 3D tools and navigation
Instructor: Q QIANJIAO MA
Q Ma, an industry-seasoned instructor at Gnomon School of Visual Effects, Games + Animation in Los Angeles County, brings over a decade of invaluable experience in visual effects and animation. With a career spanning high-profile roles as a Background Artist at Bento Box Entertainment, Freelance Background Designer for "The Legend of Vox Machina" at Titmouse, and Background Designer for Netflix's "Bad Crime" series, Q Ma's extensive expertise encompasses diverse design skills. From his contributions to notable projects like "Mulligan" and "Battle Kitty" to navigating challenges such as the mid-production cancellation of "Bad Crimes," Q Ma stands as a resilient professional, offering students real-world insights from the dynamic landscape of the animation industry
