Concept Art: From Simple Idea to Rich Design
Shades of gray
A course by Hugo Moreno , Concept Artist and Designer
About the video: Shades of gray
Overview
“In this lesson, you will learn how to apply shades of gray to the four rough concepts, thinking about light and shadow indications and contrasts. This will allow you to give volume and depth to your concepts, before tackling color.”
In this video lesson Hugo Moreno addresses the topic: Shades of gray, which is part of the Domestika online course: Concept Art: From Simple Idea to Rich Design. Discover the art of turning simple ideas into vibrant concept art. Explore unique inspirations and learn to develop your own artistic universe..
Partial transcription of the video
“We are now going to put the shades of gray on our 4 concepts by thinking about the shade indications, light and contrast. I put in a “save” folder all the previous decorations and I copy a version of each of them in the “field” folder with the famous waffle iron and the 4 images. I will work them all together, it will allow me to have an overview. I immediately propose to make a thumbnail of shades for each of the images. I think we'll be in something dark like that. Here, we would actually be quite close to that, but maybe a little darker. Well, that's not bad. And then there, it all depen...”
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Course summary for: Concept Art: From Simple Idea to Rich Design
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Category
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Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Concept Art, Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration
Hugo Moreno
A course by Hugo Moreno
Hugo Moreno is a distinguished concept artist in the animated film industry, known for his extensive experience in pre-production and artistic direction. He works across various media including feature films, TV series, and commercials, collaborating with prestigious studios such as Netflix, Cartoon Network, and Disney TV. His expertise and passion lie in the genres of science fiction and fantasy, which not only define his unique style but also continuously inspire his creative work.
Hugo has a diverse career background; he has roles as a background designer, music video director, and art school teacher. These roles have challenged him and enriched his creativity, contributing to a robust professional career.
From a young age, influenced by cinema, video games, and visual arts, Hugo has nurtured a keen sensitivity for imaginary worlds, which he now vividly portrays in his artwork. He draws constant inspiration from his surroundings, including the dynamic cultural life of Paris and his native Southern France, enriching his artistic expression.
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