Ancient ruins concept design
Conceptualizing the Idea
A course by Sergei Sarichev , Artist
About the video: Conceptualizing the Idea
Overview
“The first thing I will do is define the projects with words. This will be the foundation for the search for visual references and ideas in general. Then, I will create a style guide that I will use as a key reference for most stages of the visual work.”
In this video lesson Sergei Sarichev addresses the topic: Conceptualizing the Idea, which is part of the Domestika online course: Ancient ruins concept design. Learn how to design 3d ancient ruins environments from ideation to final product. .
Partial transcription of the video
“In the previous lesson, we covered the principles of design and how we will apply those to our image. In this lesson, I will teach you how to start conceptualizing your idea and building a style guide. So let's begin from conceptualizing our idea in words. I tend to keep it short and informative, so I usually tend to just focus on two main sentences to describe the idea. In our case, we are talking about an environment of ancient ruins and interior space. So the way I chose to describe it in words is an elder scours the underground ruins of an abandoned temple, collecting roaming ghosts. It...”
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Course summary for: Ancient ruins concept design
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Category
3D & Animation -
Software
Adobe Photoshop, Blender -
Areas
3D, 3D Modeling, Concept Art, Digital Illustration

Sergei Sarichev
A course by Sergei Sarichev
Sergei Sarichev, an accomplished Art Director, concept artist, and matte painter in the film and games industry, possesses a profound passion for creating realistic and immersive environments. With an extensive portfolio that includes notable projects like "Pet Sematary" and "Monster Hunter," Sergei's expertise and experience have garnered him recognition within the industry.
As a self-taught artist who continuously seeks to refine his craft, Sergei's creative process embodies efficiency and successful results. Through his work on films, TV series, and personal projects, he has honed his skills in creating atmospheric effects, complex lighting, and intricately detailed scenes. Sergei's dedication to achieving a balance between fantasy and believability allows him to create environments that captivate and transport viewers to otherworldly realms.
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