Contemporary Illustrations with a Retro Aesthetic

File preparation and shadows

A course by Pedro Correa , Illustrator

100% positive reviews (85)

2,153 students

Audio: Portuguese

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About the video: File preparation and shadows

Overview

“With the final artwork ready and digitized, I will start the digital stage of the project. In this class, I'll show you how to prepare the image by moving the "levels".”

In this video lesson Pedro Correa addresses the topic: File preparation and shadows, which is part of the Domestika online course: Contemporary Illustrations with a Retro Aesthetic. "Learn to illustrate with ink, paper, and Photoshop to create a composition reminiscent of old prints ".

Partial transcription of the video

“File preparation and shadows We already have the final art ready, let's adjust the image by moving the Levels. Let's go to the digital process of our illustration. Here I have the illustration scanned at 600 DPI, for me, it's the best resolution you have, because, for example, in this file, whose illustration is 25 x 18 cm, at 600 DPI, it means I will be able to increase its size to at least 50 cm at 300 DPI, which gives a nice poster size, which is the size I use in my prints. Our first step is to desaturate the illustration. Let's color her. Go to Image, Adjustments, Desaturate. It was co...”

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Course summary for: Contemporary Illustrations with a Retro Aesthetic

Level: Beginner
100% positive reviews (85)
2153 students
5 units
15 lessons (1h 58m)
5 downloads

Category
Illustration
Software
Adobe Photoshop
Areas
Digital Illustration, Drawing, Ink Illustration, Traditional illustration

Pedro Correa

A course by Pedro Correa

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Illustrator

Pedro Correa studied graphic design and now works as a freelancer for various clients around the world. His illustration style, whether analog or digital, centers around the use of India ink as well as colors and textures with a retro-effect inspired by his passion for comics.

He has worked on projects for big names such as UFC, Showtime, FX, Heineken, Tiger Beer, Netflix, Ford Motors, Sky TV, Pizza Hut, uni-ball, Sector9, Landyachtz, Rolling Stone, High Times Magazine, and The Intercept. He has been sponsored by Moleskine since 2017.