Advanced Techniques for Vectorial Illustration
Generation of base volume for our Mecha-Kaiju - Part IV
A course by Rafahu , Creative Director, Illustrator, and Animator
About the video: Generation of base volume for our Mecha-Kaiju - Part IV
Overview
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In this video lesson Rafahu addresses the topic: Generation of base volume for our Mecha-Kaiju - Part IV, which is part of the Domestika online course: Advanced Techniques for Vectorial Illustration. Learn to use effects for lighting, color, and texture to bring your illustrations to the next level.
Partial transcription of the video
“Here we have the basic shape of the fist. Let's add different inner surfaces. whatever they may be. like the inner sides of the fingers. We'll apply a darker shade to set them apart. We just need to duplicate it. ensuring it stays as close to this corner possible. This approach will help us maintain the design's integrity while adding depth and dimension to We replicate this for the other edges. including this section of the arm. maintaining consistency. Let's create the leg that will be beneath this back section. We'll construct a box for it. This will help A rectangle. and we'll give it s...”
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Course summary for: Advanced Techniques for Vectorial Illustration
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Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Character Design, Design, Digital Illustration

Rafahu
A course by Rafahu
Rafahu is an art director, illustrator, and animator based in Mexico. He has worked in internationally renowned agencies such as Grupo W, Element Studios, and Leo Burnett for brands such as Rexona, Jose Cuervo, Random House, and Nike, among others, obtaining international recognition at Cannes Lions, El Sol, and The One Show.
In addition to his career as an art director, he fulfills his passion for illustration by developing personal projects. He also collaborates on publications such as Picnic, Quo, and La Peste and holds exhibitions throughout Mexico, such as Puro Machín, The End, and 5 Diablos en la ciudad.
Although he really likes digital illustration, he does not minimize the importance of traditional techniques. Another one of his biggest passions is animation, which he has combined with illustration for projects like Nodoodles and The Psychotoons, among others.
He has always considered himself a huge geek and fan of anime, comics, horror literature, B movies, and fantasy. "I think we should look for inspiration not only in design, but in everything that surrounds us. A Lovecraft horror story can be a great source of inspiration and paranoia," he admits. He wants his illustrations to tell a story. He likes to think that they are real worlds full of details and meanings that can be revealed upon a second reading.
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