Diorama: Thinking in 3D
A course by Óscar Sanmartín Vargas , Illustrator and Modeler
Joined April 2014
Design a CD cover modeling real scenography
Joined April 2014
Have you ever wanted to reinvent your work method by jumping into the third dimension? In this course, Óscar Sanmartín teaches you how to illustrate an album cover by creating a 3D miniature diorama or scenography. The key to making it work is not limiting yourself to 2D. Discover the endless options to compose a real scene using simple and easily available materials. In addition, learn some basic tricks so you can photograph your models and then digitally enhance them.
What will you learn in this online course?
19 lessons & 15 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (242)
- 5,352 students
- 19 lessons (3h 7m)
- 15 additional resources (12 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Intermediate
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Make the album cover of your choice, using a photograph of a miniature set that you've built as an illustration.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for illustrators or graphic designers who want to move to a new dimension and experiment with new methods and techniques to create images. You can also follow this course even if you are not a professional designer.
Requirements and materials
It is not necessary to have previous knowledge of modeling, sculpture, or photography, but it is helpful to have experience with Photoshop and digital retouching.
Regarding the materials, modeling tools such as an airbrush and a mini drill are used, as well as materials such as styrene sheets, but these can be replaced by simpler methods and more common materials that are just as effective.
A compact digital camera can be used to take a photo of the diorama, so it is not necessary to have sophisticated photography equipment.
Reviews
Óscar Sanmartín Vargas
A course by Óscar Sanmartín Vargas
I'm Óscar Sanmartín Vargas, and I'm a freelance illustrator and modeler. I do editorial illustration, making covers for books—mostly for publishers such as Tropo Editores—and designing posters. I have also had experience in the audiovisual world, participating in the art direction of feature films and television series, as well as designing various theater sets. I have always enjoyed building models and dioramas for fun. A few years ago, I decided to incorporate them professionally as a means of creating illustrations.
Content
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U1
Presentation
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Me and my circumstances
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References
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Album covers that I would like you to meet
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Materials and tools
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U2
Concept / Sketching
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Looking for the idea
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Borroncitos and sketches
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Finishing the sketch
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U3
Contruction of the figure
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We chose the technique
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Building the frame
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Modeling with paper pulp and cardboard
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Applying the texture
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Shading and finishing
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Finishing details
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Building the scuba
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U4
Construction of the scenery
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Building the map
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Building the stage
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U5
Composition
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Illuminating the diorama
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Retouching the image
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Choosing the graph
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FP
Final project
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Diorama: Thinking in three dimensions
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javosanval
Me sirvio mucho para mis dioramas y maquetas, sobre todo la parte de Photoshop.
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lhlh59
Good information especially towards the end.
espinozapab
PlusBonita la historia del profesor, el contenido muy bien explicado y sobre todo, la pasión con la que enseña. ♥
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picturecave
This is a very interesting course with easy to follow instructions .
vpapag2
Good enough! Makes things easy to understand the process. Teacher is experienced