Introduction to Photoshop for Illustrators

Overview

“While we can sketch entirely in Photoshop, sometimes we may want to work from a drawing or illustration we have created in our sketchbooks. In this lesson, we will learn how to scan artwork correctly and how to prepare it for use as a guide layer.”

In this video lesson Gemma Gould addresses the topic: Scanning and Preparing Traditional Sketches , which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 2: Drawing and Composition. Start sketching and learn to digitize your artwork.

Partial transcription of the video

“PHOTOSHOP FOR ILLUSTRATORS / COURSE 2 LESSON 5 - Scanning and Preparing Traditional Sketches In this unit we'll learn how to scan and prepare traditional sketches and how to clean them up using the Levels and Eraser tools. Let me show you. As with scanning textures for brushes, when using traditional sketches as a basis for artwork, it's important to properly scan or photograph the image. This is crucial if you want to use the original sketch as part of the final piece. First clean up your sketch as much as possible before you put it into the computer. This will make the process much easier...”

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Course summary for: Course 2: Drawing and Composition

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