Guided Project: Bring Your Sketch to Life with Lighting and Color in Photoshop
Defining Placement of Keylight
A guided project by Joel Santana , Digital Painting Instructor
Joined April 2002
Joined September 2019
About the video: Defining Placement of Keylight
Overview
“This lesson will cover lighting. There are many ways to introduce lighting to your character but in this course, we will make that call early on in the process. ”
In this video lesson Domestika addresses the topic: Defining Placement of Keylight, which is part of the Domestika online course: Guided Project: Bring Your Sketch to Life with Lighting and Color in Photoshop. Add depth, lighting, and color to transform your sketch into a vibrant, lifelike character in Photoshop..
Partial transcription of the video
“Defining placement of keylight In this lesson, we'll talk about how to position our key light. There's a lot of ways to determine the lighting on your character. You can do it early on or later on in the process, but for this lesson we'll talk about starting from the beginning. So let's jump into lighting. I like this warm background versus the dark blue. I think this kind of helps feel more like a vintage kind of '60s vibe that I wanted to go for. The white on the panda, it feels a little cool, which seems fine on a darker background, but now on this, it just feels a little off. So I'm goi...”
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Course summary for: Guided Project: Bring Your Sketch to Life with Lighting and Color in Photoshop
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Category
Illustration -
Software
Adobe Photoshop -
Areas
Digital Design, Digital Painting, Sketching
Joel Santana
A guided project by Domestika
Joel Santana is a seasoned digital artist and educator with a keen focus on character design and digital painting. With years of experience in the field, Joel has honed his skills in bringing characters to life through meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of color and lighting. His passion for art and teaching has led him to guide aspiring artists in mastering the techniques of digital painting, enabling them to express their creativity with confidence and precision. Joel's work is characterized by its vibrant use of color and dynamic compositions, which capture the essence of each character he brings to life.
Having collaborated with various creative industries, Joel possesses a comprehensive understanding of the digital art landscape. His expertise extends beyond just the technical aspects of digital painting to include the cultivation of an artistic mindset. Joel emphasizes the importance of developing a personal style and encourages artists to explore their unique vision. He is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment where students can thrive and develop their skills, ultimately empowering them to create compelling and visually striking character designs. Joel Santana's commitment to both his craft and his students makes him a respected figure in the digital art community.
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