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The Techniques of Dylan Cole 1

Introduction to Landscape Matte Painting

In this DVD, Dylan discusses the fundamentals of landscape matte painting by demonstrating how to design a shot, both from a plate and from scratch. Intended for the beginning to intermediate matte painter, the quick studies in this lecture explore the necessary color and composition techniques for creating convincing landscapes. Learn how to lead the viewer’s eye through a composition by manipulating light, color and line. Six different paintings are created in a variety of locales and lighting scenarios. From snowy mountains to lush jungles, moody dusk to bright daylight, this DVD offers an exciting look into the art of digital matte painting. Included in this DVD are the original layered Adobe Photoshop® files in addition to the original plate photography.

Composition

Working with a Plate

Choosing a Palette

Creating a Visual Path

Digital Color Sketching

Photoshop® Painting

Set Extension

Realistic Lighting

Atmospheric Perspective

Rocky Daytime Landscape

Fantasy Landscape

Overcast Rockscape

Snowscape at Dusk

Tropical Jungle

Grand Canyon at Sunset

The Techniques of Dylan Cole 2

Introduction to Cityscape Matte Painting

In this DVD, Dylan discusses the fundamentals of cityscape matte painting by demonstrating how to design a shot, both from a plate and from scratch. Intended for the beginning to intermediate matte painter, the quick studies in this lecture explore the necessary color and composition techniques for creating dynamic cityscapes. Learn how to lead the viewer’s eye through a composition by manipulating light, color and line. Establish accurate linear perspective by taking cues from the plate and learn to set up an accurate 3 point perspective grid from scratch. A variety of architecture and lighting scenarios are explored, from sunset to bright daylight, and science fiction to old world. Enjoy this inside look into the art of digital matte painting. Included in this DVD are the original layered Adobe Photoshop® files in addition to the original plate photography.

Composition

Working with a Plate

Choosing a Palette

Creating a Visual Path

Quick Digital Color Sketching

Set Extension

Realistic Lighting

2 Point Perspective

3 Point Perspective

Atmospheric Perspective

Three Warm-Up Cities

Sci-Fi City on the Water

Fictional Chinese City part 1

Fictional Chinese City part 2

Stormy City part 1

Stormy City part 2

City at Dusk

Old World City at Sunset

The Techniques of Dylan Cole 3

Advanced Digital Matte Painting

Building upon the foundation of his first two DVDs, Dylan takes you through the entire matte painting process, from pencil sketch to color study to final rendering. He demonstrates many techniques he uses in production, from various types of photo manipulation to hand painting methods. Many challenges are addressed, such as skies, water, architecture, linear perspective and atmospheric perspective. You will also learn how to relight a painting as Dylan transforms a daylight scene into a sunset shot. As an added bonus, the original photo references and the final Adobe Photoshop® file are included in this DVD-ROM.

Composition

Realistic Lighting

Digital Painting

Photo Manipulation

Micro Composition

Linear Perspective

Atmospheric Perspective

Non-destructive Painting

Problem Solving

Color Sketch and the Sky

Creating the Hills

Creating the Foreground

Adding Detail and Distant Buildings

Creating the Main Buildings

Detailing the Buildings

Refining the Painting

Cloud Shadows and Final Details

Re-Lighting for Sunset