Cinematic Digital Illustration with Photoshop
A course by Izzy Burton , Director, Artist, and Author
Explore composition, color, and lighting to create compelling concept art inspired by photographic references
Through digital illustration, you can bring cinematic worlds to life. Creating those immersive universes is Izzy Burton’s specialty. She is a director, artist, and author known for her ability to tell stories through characterful illustrations. Izzy has worked on everything from film direction to children’s book illustration for clients including Cartoon Network, the BBC, McDonald's, Nickelodeon, Disney Advertising, Lego, and Penguin Random House.
In this course, she shares the tools and knowledge needed to turn a photographic reference into a compelling piece of concept art using Photoshop. Dive into the world of digital illustration and create cinematic scenes inspired by your surroundings.
What will you learn in this online course?
28 lessons & 15 downloads
- 99% positive reviews (850)
- 18,054 students
- 28 lessons (6h 39m)
- 15 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a cinematic illustration based on a photographic reference in Photoshop.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who wants to learn more about illustration and the processes behind creating concept art.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of Photoshop is required for this course.
You will need access to a drawing tablet with Photoshop installed.
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Izzy Burton
A course by Izzy Burton
Izzy Burton is a director, artist, and author who specializes in animation and publishing. Growing up, she spent her time writing and illustrating stories, as well as filming short films with her mother’s video camera. She also had a natural ability for math and eventually went on to study computer visualization and animation, a degree that combined both her technical and creative talents, at Bournemouth University.
Since graduating first in her class and winning the Best Final Year Film award, Izzy has worked on everything from short film direction to children’s book illustrations. Most recently, she began working for Netflix Animation as a Lead Background Artist. She was also recognized as one of Animation Magazine’s Rising Stars in 2018 and has worked for clients including Cartoon Network, the BBC, McDonald's, Nickelodeon, Disney Advertising, Lego, and Penguin Random House.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation and How I Work
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Why Photo Studies?
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Composition
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Design for Storytelling
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Colour and Lighting
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Texture Is Life
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Your World, Your Character
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U3
From Photo to Cinematic Illustration!
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Selecting Your Reference
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Sketching Your Layout - Line vs. Shape 1
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Sketching Your Layout - Line vs. Shape 2
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Adding Texture and Colour Variation 1
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Adding Texture and Colour Variation 2
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Lighting 1
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Lighting 2
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Lighting 3
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Lighting 4
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Rendering Details 1
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Rendering Details 2
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Rendering Details 3
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Rendering Details 4
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Breathing Life into Our Environment 1
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Breathing Life into Our Environment 2
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Finishing Touches 1
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Finishing Touches 2
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U4
Export, Share, Repeat!
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Exporting Your Artwork
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Sharing Your Work Online
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What’s Next?
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FP
Final project
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Cinematic Digital Illustration with Photoshop
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
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What do Domestika's courses include?
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I haven’t finished the course yet, but I know from many people that it’s awesome!
Les explications de Lizzy sont très claires, bien expliquées et les conseils/ suggestions prodigués sont très utiles, j'aime beaucoup ce cours, merci :)
The course has been incredibly inspiring. I first saw Izzy Burton live at the Playgrounds Animation Festival in 2019, and since then, I’ve been a huge fan of her work. I’ve learned so much throughout the course and can't wait to create even more illustrations in the future, building on everything I've gained from this course.
Einer der besten Kurse hier auf Domestika. Ich habe extrem viel gelernt!
I am learning so much from this course . The lessons are colourful and informative.thanks Izzy