• Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Cinema 4D
  • Full Course
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  • Over 12 hours of training!

UI and Data Design for Film

with Ash Thorp

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Cinema 4D

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Artwork by instructor Ash Thorp

Straight from Hollywood and into your brain.

From thumbnail sketch to final render, visionary designer Ash Thorp will show you how to create production-ready UI and data elements for Hollywood films.

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Ash Thorp

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Artwork by instructor Ash Thorp

Course Lesson Plan

Here's the low-down on everything covered in this course.

  • 12 hours 34 minutes
    Total Bundle Duration
  • 24 Videos
    Video Lectures in Bundle
  • 2.82 GB of Files
    Downloadable Project Files

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  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Cinema 4D
  • Lesson 1

    Dissecting the Creative Brief

    Starting with a client's creative brief, Ash will demonstrate his design habits from square one. We will practice pulling ideas from the mind and implementing them into artwork. Ash will document the journey from a small thumbnail sketch all the way to a complex final piece.

    • 52 minutes
      Total Lesson Duration
    • 3 Videos
      Video Lectures in this Lesson
    • Project Files
      Downloadable Project Files
  • Lesson 2

    Mind Mapping

    Using references is sometimes a trickier process than it may seem. In this lesson, Ash will show when and where to pull references from, and how to best use them in your work with "mind mapping" techniques. From there, we will explore the daunting world of fonts, how to organize them, and why we choose them.

    • 36 minutes
      Total Lesson Duration
    • 3 Videos
      Video Lectures in this Lesson
  • Lesson 3

    Organizing Your Assets

    Here is where we will begin turning our sketches into digital imagery. Ash will show you how to set up grids and layout guides in a file of design assets to keep your work organized. We will then take our thumbnails from Lesson 1 and learn to interpret them as rough digital concepts.

     

    • 1 hour 14 minutes
      Total Lesson Duration
    • 3 Videos
      Video Lectures in this Lesson
    • Project Files
      Downloadable Project Files
  • Lesson 4

    Building the Asset Army

    Here’s where things start to get intense! Ash will introduce you to his Cinema 4D workflow and demonstrate how he generates large amounts of detailed content. Learn how Ash sets up his Photoshop documents and integrates assets into the beginning stages of the "Golden Frame."

     

    • 2 hours 51 minutes
      Total Lesson Duration
    • 3 Videos
      Video Lectures in this Lesson
    • Project Files
      Downloadable Project Files
  • Lesson 5

    The Golden Frame

    Setting a benchmark for the visual theme of your project is a vital step of the process. Here, Ash will create the "Golden Frame," to which all the following frames will work toward. Learn what aspects to focus on, how to manage your time, and knowing when to move on to the next part of the design.

     

    • 1 hour 23 minutes
      Total Lesson Duration
    • 3 Videos
      Video Lectures in this Lesson
    • Project Files
      Downloadable Project Files
  • Lesson 6

    Bringing it All Together

    Give yourself a pat on the back for making it this far. Now it's time to reflect on your work, as Ash shows you how to make the finishing touches. You'll learn to evaluate a design from a bird's eye view, and make detailed final adjustments.

     

    • 2 hours 20 minutes
      Total Lesson Duration
    • 3 Videos
      Video Lectures in this Lesson
    • Project Files
      Downloadable Project Files
  • Lesson 7

    Practice Makes Perfect

    Working well with other artists can sometimes be a joy, and other times a nightmare. Ash prefers the former, so he'll walk you through his steps for making sure that happens. Learn how a basic delivery pipeline works, and how to share files with as little headache as possible.

     

    • 1 hour 59 minutes
      Total Lesson Duration
    • 3 Videos
      Video Lectures in this Lesson
    • Project Files
      Downloadable Project Files
  • Lesson 8

    Professional Presentations

    You're almost there! In this final lesson, Ash will show you how to present your work in a professional manner. Learn to sell your design concepts with clarity and ease with a competent website and portfolio. Explore the best ways to get the most bang for your buck and land a job or attract new clients.

     

    • 1 hour 15 minutes
      Total Lesson Duration
    • 3 Videos
      Video Lectures in this Lesson
    • Project Files
      Downloadable Project Files

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