8. Final Composite in Photoshop

Make your triumphant return to 2D! In this final lesson, Jama will teach you his best practices to composite, paint over, and add special effects to 3D renders in Photoshop. We'll conclude by reviewing all of the content and techniques you've learned to use in the future.

Assignment

Using the knowledge you've learned throughout the course, create final portfolio pieces by building upon any of your frames from the previous lessons.

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Course is finaly completed. It was big amazing challenge for me. Thanks to Jama and Learnsquared for techniques and knowlege that i`ve learned!

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Yay I finished the course! I couldn't upload the process here so you can find it on my Artstation. So nice to finally be able to create this image thanks to all the techniques of the course! I will be starting the Narrative Concept Art soon so i'll be back!

HD and process : https://www.artstation.com/artwork/AYzAm

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'Raven' VTOL Stealth Gunship. It carries dual railgun turrets and a conventional bombs for ground support missions.

I spent a good amount of time watching documentaries and reading up on several modern stealth aircraft to help make my intended design work.

I also took the time to design the interior of the cockpit, where one pilot can rest at a time and the location of the crew toilet. I also tried to put the 'Raven' in a location before vertical takeoff.

The various UI elements were made using wireframes of the sculpt. I had a lot of fun here, and there shall be more descriptions of each picture once I sort everything out on my Artstation.

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A wholistic approach to education.

- Mohammed Thiam

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Combining all the techniques I learnt throughout the course, I thought of doing a character piece rather than a landscape for a change. The idea was to imagine a character hooked into a worn out device which links her into a virtual dimension.

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1. 2D and 3D Techniques

(1 hr, 49 min)

Deciding which dimension to work in is a tough choice. To start things off, Jama will walk you through the advantages and disadvantages of using 2D vs. 3D, and the power of combining them together. We will then do a tour of 3D-Coat, including the tools and workflow Jama uses to create concept sketches.

2. Hardsurface Sculpting

(2 hrs, 35 min)

The first step is often the hardest. Here, Jama will show you how to sculpt various objects using voxels in 3D-Coat. You will learn all the techniques and tools needed to sculpt things like vehicles, props, and environments.

3. Advanced Hardsurfaces

(1 hr, 9 min)

In this lesson Jama will show you how to sketch quick ideas in 3D-Coat using different hardsurface and array tools.

4. Organic Sculpting

(1 hr, 31 min)

Not just your food has to be organic - your sculpts can be too! Jama will teach you his process for sculpting creatures using voxel and surface modes in 3D-Coat. You will then learn several different approaches to sculpt a character in 3D, including curves, stencils, and more.

5. Smart Materials and Textures

(1 hr, 34 min)

The right textures can quickly introduce vibrancy and life to your sculptures. Learn Jama's workflow for preparing a model for texturing, and an introduction to smart materials. You'll learn various texture-painting techniques, and all you need to know about building custom materials.

6. Designing the Shot

(1 hr, 42 min)

With the aid of 3D, Jama will explain the principles of basic cinematography and shot design. Here you'll learn to assemble a scene using all of the assets you've sculpted in 3D-Coat, and set up a final render in Keyshot 5 and Marmoset

7. Advanced Keyshot Techniques

(30 min)

In the final stage of the 3D workflow, Jama will show you how to set up production-ready render passes and settings. Using texture projection workflows, you'll learn to create unique designs for characters and environments.