Ancient ruins concept design
Sketching with Simple Shapes 2
A course by Sergei Sarichev , Artist
About the video: Sketching with Simple Shapes 2
Overview
“I will develop the lighting some more before moving on to textures. Once I'm done with this sketch, I'll show you the other sketches I made for this project. I usually make around four of them before deciding on one.”
In this video lesson Sergei Sarichev addresses the topic: Sketching with Simple Shapes 2, 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
“As I said, let's see, the light is going to come from above hitting all the top surfaces. For example, the shoulders of the character, the head, maybe some of the stairs the character is walking on, maybe we have some more stairs here and then a flat surface. I'm painting way way way too much, but that's usually the technique I'm using. I add too much and then I subtract with a mask. And then I put a mask, switch to a softer brush and I start taking things away to achieve this very soft look. It's probably not important to include the same effect and treatment for the foreground element so ...”
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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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