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Concept I wanted to make a mech heavily influenced by maschinen krieger, with a heavy feel and layers of details and plates that are gritty and worn from use. In these steps we will give an overview of some of the main steps taken when building complex mechanical models from the idea to the finished product. We will explain the thoughts behind the choice of workflows and why we do things in our chosen order. The focus is on kitbashing and quick detailing, and how to avoid the pitfalls that normally come with these workflows. For example we will teach you to use kitbashing extensively while avoiding a repetitive look. We will also show you a process for quickly adding decals and custom text to our meshes. We mainly used…

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls – it’s time to go retro! In this tutorial, we’ll venture into the beguiling world of steampunk, where the technology of the 1800s is all you need to achieve the greatest and most imaginative marvels of science fiction. Explore the tropes of this popular genre and learn how to use them in a fresh way, as this tutorial takes you through steampunk design step by step. We’ll discover how to use a semi-realistic painting style to give your image dimension. As with any illustration, your draftsmanship skills will come in handy here, as the focus remains firmly fixed on the specific details of character design and illustration. Then when it is time to paint, a human-interface device – such as a Wacom Intuos tablet…

In this tutorial we will be covering the crucial steps in the modelling and texturing stages for creating a digital character, as well as a brief overlook of lighting and rendering. We will specifically look into techniques that are used for the creation of a character with a baked-in pose. Utilising powerful tools from ZBrush, we will be able to realise our final model and pose without worrying about rigging or topology for animation. The benefit of this workflow is that we can lock in the final pose and look of the character, and structure our elements around that. Artist Aaron Hunwick www.artstation.com/artist/ahunwick Aaron is a freelance 3D artist who has created many fantastical pieces of art. Software Maya, ZBrush, Mudbox, Marvelous Designer, TopoGun, UVLayout, V-Ray, Photoshop Source Files On…

This tutorial covers a basic workflow used for creating a female cartoon pin-up, it covers areas such as a basic way to start a model and important ones such as creating hair. While there are tons of different methods, here we show you a quick and flexible way to define a hairstyle without worrying too much about technical aspects so you can focus more on the shape, silhouette and other creative aspects. We will work with Maya, Mudbox and Photoshop, but most of the technical aspects and all of the artistic parts can be done in any other equivalent software. “If you get the shape of the head you want with a small amount of geometry and a smart topology it becomes easier to predict when and where to add…

This tutorial is for Photoshop fanatics who want to overstep the boundaries of their creativity. At first look it may seem impossible, but if you carefully take the right steps, you will master the techniques in no time. The use of light effects and the proper use of lighting in this design are essential, and this tutorial will enlarge the possibilities. Attention will also be given to diving the design – the layout of the composition, so to speak. To create the right atmosphere, this tutorial will explain how to enhance the composition. Throughout the process, several images will be transformed into abstract layers with use of the Warp and Liquify functions. They will be creatively processed in the design afterwards. Advanced blending methods and colour techniques will make this…

When working on composite images, you will often find yourself jumping back and forth from one element to the other. As you continue to manipulate the layers and masks, you will often find that colour and tone that looked good before may not match the evolution of the final image. The success of a composite image relies on the artist’s ability to make changes and tweaks throughout the creative process. One way to give more flexibility is by using adjustment layers for lighting effects, rather than a blank layer with a paintbrush. Besides the usual Opacity and blend modes, you will also have additional sliders and options for greater efficiency. Expand your creativity by also introducing Smart Objects. At any point in time, you can go back to the original…

Learn how to use Photoshop to create a fantasy scene with this tutorial. We’ll start with creating a sketch. Try to experiment with different ideas and choose the most interesting option. It’s important to think through all the details before you start work. We will combine fragments of photos to create a background and unique objects to create a fantasy environment. Creating scenes isn’t easy when you’re working with different source photos. You will need to use colour correction elements and effects so that the image becomes attractive and convincing. You will also learn how to manually create sunlight and shadows, as well as achieve uniformity across all elements. In order to successfully complete this tutorial you’ll need a base knowledge of Photoshop. We will be using different tools, such…

Photoshop CC comes complete with a great selection of brushes, from traditional paint bristles to charcoal and airbrushes, but there’s nothing quite like creating your own unique set to give your work that personal touch. In the past you would do this using Photoshop’s built-in brush editor, but with the recent release of the Adobe Brush app for iOS devices, it’s now possible to take photographs on the go with your iPhone or iPad and upload them instantly onto the cloud to use at home. Real paint marks, scribbles on paper, toy cars, that pile of socks which never seems to diminish; you can make brushes out of anything you find around the house and pull them straight into Photoshop to play around with. In this tutorial you will learn…

Concept You don’t have to be a master of 3D graphics to be able to use 3D to your advantage while creating 2D illustrations in Photoshop. In this tutorial we will look closely at the process of mixing different digital techniques in order to create a stunning, atmospheric sci-fiillustration. Along with different Photoshop tips and tricks, we are going to focus on what is most important in any kind of creative work; composition, lighting and the different parts of art theory that help us to come up with images that are full of atmosphere and are well-balanced in terms of visual content. Custom brushes and plug-ins are not the only thing you will need to create really professional visual creations, it’s always helpful to look back at classic art theories…

This tutorial will give you insight into the process of taking an idea from a budding idea to a finished, painted concept model. You will also be shown where to refine ideas within a model/idea by researching contextual information available to us on the subject. This contextual information is anything that makes your idea, and ultimately your presentation, more believable. As we go through this tutorial, we’ll be exposing moments where we learned more about a particular reference or visual subject along the way. This remains, for us, the most important aspect of the design process. This means that the rule of form follows function takes precedence. By taking a closer look at many of the things around you in the world, it’s possible to extrapolate future and past contexts…

Artist Aldo Vicente www.aldovicentecg.com Aldo is a 3D generalist based in California. He currently works at the Medical Tech industry creating 3D Visualisations for Aurora Spine. Software Maya, ZBrush, Photoshop, RoadKill, XNormal Source Files On FileSilo you will find the tutorial screenshots and a video tutorial to complete this tutorial. In this tutorial we’ll be taking an overarching look at some 3D character workflows. We will go through the process of constructing characters, from basic modelling and sculpting to building textures and materials, posing and rendering. We’ll be creating a steampunk scene with two characters that are very different from a technical standpoint. Each character will present us with a distinct set of challenges, which enables us to explore a variety of tools, techniques and workflows. While building our machinist,…

What if Photoshop had the potential to deliver composite elements at the touch of a button? What if you didn’t have to spend extra time shooting elements like fire and sparks, or scouring the Internet for stock images? Not only has Photoshop given us the ability render our own trees in past editions, but now in Photoshop CC 2014 we are able to use the new Render Flame filter to create our own fire elements from scratch. In this tutorial we will show you how easy it is to create your own flames, sparks, and other fire elements straight from your imagination. To get the most from this tutorial, an average to advanced understanding of layers, blending modes, and the Pen tool will definitely prove to be beneficial. Discover how…

Today, we’re going to learn how to create a rebellious cyberpunk teenager from the not-so-distant future. The inspiration for this character came from a love of sci-fiand nostalgia for high school sports culture. The mixing of genres is a great way to explore new avenues for design. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to take an image from 2D sketch to a fully realised piece. We will accomplish this with a variety of tools including ZBrush, 3ds Max, Marvelous Designer, Photoshop and KeyShot 5. Whether you’re an interested hobbyist, or an industry pro looking to learn a few new tricks, this step by step will show you how to take your work to the next level. “The skin-tight accessories were created by masking out the shape of the clothing on…

In this tutorial you will learn how to create a sci-fiscene with a cinematic feel using blend modes. You will also learn the techniques of photomanipulation and the importance of values to make your image pop out and look like it’s from a movie. We will go through some digital painting for the character’s hair, so make sure to use a pen tablet instead of the mouse as this will make your workflow much easier. Since our theme is sci-fiwe will also go through creating a futuristic suit for our model using parts of superbikes as our stock, which is a technique that many well known artists use for mech design. We will also add a touch of abstraction to our photomanipulation by blending geometrical shapes and make key post-production…

Anticipation, literature and painting have for centuries been the main source of creative inspiration when thinking about the future. In our times, this is a genre of illustration that has become a dominant form of expression thanks to the burgeoning growth of the videogame and sci-ficinematography industries. However, it’s usual to find the very same ideas depicted in different industry projects time and again, so the continuous search for original points of view is a must in this kind of work. Photoshop is clearly the best tool choice. It is the ideal application to simulate traditional painting techniques, which get improved through the program’s powerful colour correction, masking, filtering and brush tools. Consequently it allows you to work at lightning speed compared to some traditional mediums. Photoshop is also a…

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