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    Building Blocks

    Lesson 1 in 2D Sequence Illustration

    23 mins of training
    Lesson Information

    In this first Lesson, you will learn what makes a good sequence illustration. Patrick will begin by taking you through the key terms used when describing your art, as well as the tools you'll use to craft your scenes. Then you'll go through the underlying concepts involved in telling compelling stories with your images. Finally, you will build your own concept and gather reference material to begin your painting.

    Homework
    Reference Boards

    Jump into the Brief Builder and craft your story concept, then begin collecting references which inspire you to tell that story. Create a minimum of three reference boards: one for mood/lighting, one for location and one for character.

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    Darren Murray

    I was also wondering this,no sign of bonus content, it also didnt say I was 100 percent complete after I finished watching the first lesson, not that it matters but it would make me feel good haha

    Hyeong Choi

    This is an awesome opportunity to learn on such stylish and graphical illustrations! I admired the style and graphic approach to the painting!

    Simplicity is the best when it comes to both storytelling and painting! Thank you, learned a lot from just this lessons alone! Awesome work and teaching Patrick!

    Dwayne Neckles

    Hey Ruby, I thought Id help you out. Its not a tool, its just four categories of attributes that you pick from to define your project.
    So for my project I pick Criminal Disaster Far Future and metropolis. Its literally just making those choices.
    Review the video to see the full selection of choices you could choose from.

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    Lesson Plan

    Lesson 1

    Building Blocks

    In this first Lesson, you will learn what makes a good sequence illustration. Patrick will begin by taking you through the key terms used when describing your art, as well as the tools you'll use to craft your scenes. Then you'll go through the underlying concepts involved in telling compelling stories with your images. Finally, you will build your own concept and gather reference material to begin your painting.

    23 mins of training
    Lesson 2

    Composition

    Comps will be the first explorations into how to best tell your story. Here you will create several black & white sketches and choose which you want to bring into the next Lesson for further detailing.

    1 hr & 5 mins of training
    Lesson 3

    Color Key

    In this Lesson, you will further flesh out your selected compositions by adding color. You will then present them in this more detailed format, and make your decision about which image to take into the final painting stage. 

    1 hr & 24 mins of training
    Lesson 4

    Final Painting

    In this Lesson you will finish your painting. First, you will go through the file you've created up to this point and organize your layers and shapes. Then, you will take all the steps necessary to bring the painting to its final completed stage.

    1 hr & 42 mins of training

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