Surreal Fantasy Landscapes in 3D
Jungle Ruins: Lights, Textures, and Foliage 1
A course by Ian Frederick , Motion designer and 3D artist
About the video: Jungle Ruins: Lights, Textures, and Foliage 1
Overview
“Now that the basic terrain has been set up, the next step is to add some light and texture! I'll teach you how to create different foliage to add interest to your scene. To decide which trees to use, I will employ the visual research I've conducted to bring the atmosphere of the jungle.”
In this video lesson Ian Frederick addresses the topic: Jungle Ruins: Lights, Textures, and Foliage 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Surreal Fantasy Landscapes in 3D. Explore the surreal world by building fantasy landscapes in 3d..
Partial transcription of the video
“Alright, now that we have the basic terrain, in this next lesson we're going to add lights, textures and foliage to it. So let's do that. If we were to fill this whole space with trees, all the geometry, it would be so many clones. We don't necessarily need to put trees on all of these because as things get farther away they're going to get smaller and smaller to where you don't even really see the trees. So this one here and this and maybe even these ones here might not even need trees on them. We could just probably use sort of like a green grassy texture that looks like a bunch of trees ...”
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Course summary for: Surreal Fantasy Landscapes in 3D
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Adobe After Effects, Cinema 4D, Redshift Render -
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3D, 3D Animation, 3D Modeling

Ian Frederick
A course by Ian Frederick
Ian Frederick is a highly skilled motion designer and 3D artist known for his versatility and ability to create visually stunning compositions. With a wealth of experience working with corporate clients like Amazon and Microsoft, as well as renowned musicians and touring DJs, Ian has mastered the art of crafting captivating visual experiences.
His expertise lies in creating realistic terrains, exploring cinematic lighting, and experimenting with abstract and psychedelic styles. Ian's passion for 3D design and motion graphics shines through his work, and he is thrilled to share his knowledge and techniques with students worldwide. Join Ian in this course to unlock your creative potential and dive into the mesmerizing world of 3D visual storytelling.
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