Session 22

Have you ever wondered why something looked so good? or so bad? I’m really excited to introduce Part I of an in depth series called the Principles of Design. It is so important and far-reaching that I’ll be spending the next 8 sessions carefully detailing what I wish I knew 10 years ago! Design is truly the architecture of any image and without it, you have nothing. I will focus on what makes a sound design as well as deconstructing approaches (line, shape, pattern) necessary to fully advancing the craft of good design.

Here is everything you get!!

-4 Structured HD Video Tutorials with commentary, annotations, and detailed process demonstration: 

1) Design Principles Lecture: Part I (59 min.)

2) Backcountry (56 min.) 

3) Keep Out (42 min) 

4) First Day on the Job (32 min.)

-Explanations and demonstrations on stylization process, color application, and step by step instruction on all things design.

- Timelapse Videos (1 MOVs); Step By Step Videos (2 MOVs)

- Full Res Images (3 JPGs)

- Raw PSD Files, including all layers!!! (3 PSD Files)

-Brush Set: Some of my favorite brushes

You'll learn:

-to break down good and bad design

-to create designs using line, shape, and pattern

-to push design elements to better tell a story

-to appreciate past art movements and their achievements

-to gain inspiration through art history

-to research reference images effectively

-to embrace lighting as a design element

-to emphasize volume with fill and rim light

-to paint light direction into form

-to build shapes conducive to appeal

-to reveal form using shadow shapes

-to create a story moment

-to paint characters within a scene

-to light a scene using literal warm and cool lights

-to paint with active and passive color

-to build up a focal point

-to light a scene using an off screen light source

-to create rhythm/balance within your work

-to build a composition from line, shapes, patterns and temperatures

-to conceptualize ideas for an executive or director

-to compose a final "moment" with color and light

-to render complex shapes

-to retain vivid colors from rough to finish

-to add final touches using modes and PS adjustment layers

-to provide the best option for presentation

-to commit to an idea and carry it through

-to facilitate coherent technique throughout a piece