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Image info : sketches scanned and rendered in photoshop, paper texture added later in photoshop


TITLE: Digital presentation techniques for designers
(Knowledge of photoshop and layer based composition required + access to wacom tablet is expected)

Content Outline

  • Scanning your images - ideal format and size
  • Tuning your Photoshop preferences
  • Importing images to photoshop and cleaning them
  • Understanding important layer blending modes and their use
  • Paint tool - shortcuts and wacom settings
  • All about Dodge and burn tools
  • Path tool in details
  • Understanding light, shadow and highlights Product/automotive respective - studying real photographs
  • Starting off with rendering - deciding the environment lights
  • Using fill colors and how to choose them
  • Using gradient tool- example of gradient based composition
  • Blocking out basic areas with path tool + various options
  • Converting path to selection and starting to use layers
  • Using various filling techniques for basic reflection areas
  • Adding highlight using various selection options
  • Using blur tool effectively for smooth gradient
  • Working with dodge and burn tools - different modes
  • Finishing the basic composition
  • Working on headlights and tail lamps (automotive illustrations only)
  • Adding shut lines
  • Adding highlights - various techniques
  • Carving out background
  • Using various tools for modifying backgrounds
  • getting creative with brush tool options
  • Finishing off, flattening images and saving as final rendering
  • Q & A session
  • Live examples + practice
  • conclusion
Note: Course designed for 2 days (7 + 7 hrs) consisting 10 hrs of lecture and 4 hrs of practice and live examples. Course content and duration can be customized with prior notice and mutual agreement

   












 

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