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Understanding Sketching
Lesson 1 of 4 Sketching Anything
Explore several sketching techniques and learn why each can solve a separate design problem. Each sketching style has a unique, yet simple process. You'll also learn the importance of organizing reference material, along with understanding its uses.
Extra Credit
Show a cross section view or a functional turnaround of your focal point object and show the design in more specific detail.
Assignment
Beginner: Sketch 3 environments of your choosing. You can do studies from photos, come up with your own story or setting, or even sketch an original environment in the style of your favorite movie, show, or game.
Advanced: Design 3 environments that are all original, only using photo reference as a guide. The skteches don't need to be at full finish, but everything should be clearly represented. Generally this means some "thinking sketches" must be done to figure out the design of the main focal point or any complex object in the scene.
Student Homework
Lesson 1
this lessonUnderstanding Sketching
Explore several sketching techniques and learn why each can solve a separate design problem. Each sketching style has a unique, yet simple process. You'll also learn the importance of organizing reference material, along with understanding its uses.
- 1 hour 40 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 18 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
Guidance
Overview
Reference
Different Sketching Methods
Using Shape and Form as a Tool
Conclusion
Lesson 2
Sketching Natural Environments
To sketch a natural environment, you must first see it as a shape, then as form, and finally as texture. By studying these elements, you will learn to combine them into a useful production sketch. Aaron will demonstrate his technique to quickly render any organic subject matter with ease.
- 1 hour 10 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 10 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Guidance
Finding Shapes Within Nature
Studying Nature's Primitive 3D Forms
Using Texture as Grouping
Conclusion
Lesson 3
Sketching Hard Surface Environments
Sketching hard-surface objects is much simpler than you might have imagined. You'll learn solid perspective skills to set up your scene, and the discipline to stick to these guidelines. Aaron will demo a complex environment using the same foundations covered in the lesson.
- 2 hours 29 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 13 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Guidance
Perspective and Setup
Indicating Accurate Scale
Final Piece
Conclusion
Lesson 4
Designing a Complex Scene
Using the skills you've studied in the previous lessons, you'll learn to create a complex environment sketch. Aaron's final demonstration will combine natural elements, and even characters to add scale and life to the scene. Even considering the complexity of the final image, the process remains as simple as ever.
- 6 hours 43 minutesTotal Lesson Duration
- 27 VideosVideo Lectures in this Lesson
- Project FilesDownloadable Project Files
Guidance
Compositional Choices with Thumbnails
Establishing Your Look
Detail and Scale
The Finish
Conclusion
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