In this tutorial we will learn how to create a female demon gargoyle creature. Throughout these lessons we will learn how to quickly create block out shapes such as our creature's wings, horns, cloth and other ornate pieces. We will look at brushes that are used in a typical art pipeline as well as how to create custom brushes. Using 3ds Max, we'll learn how to create chains that conform to the character's body using splines. We will also take all the SubTool pieces in ZBrush to rig and pose our character in Transpose Master.

In this CINEMA 4D tutorial we will learn the fundamentals of rigging in CINEMA 4D. We’ll start off by covering the most basic form of rigging, which is parenting. We'll then take a look at how to modify an object's pivot and how to work with groups. After that, you’ll learn about joints, inverse kinematics, and control objects. And to wrap up this tutorial, we'll go over CINEMA 4D's binding process for skin deformations. By the end of the course, you will understand essential terms and definitions and build a solid foundation for rigging in CINEMA 4D

Stylized Creatures - Orc Head Project Key Features This complete project covers the modeling and texturing of an orc head, so if you\'re into fantasy creatures this is the perfect tutorial for you. Follow along as we begin this project by setting up image planes to use as reference to guide us in getting the right proportions for the orc head. During the modeling process we use NURBS and you\'ll learn to work with this geometry type by scaling and moving hulls, inserting isoparms and detaching surfaces.

In this course, author Nigel French shows how to create a cost-effective, elegantly styled restaurant menu with Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. The course develops three menu designs: folder, four-panel card, and single-page, exploring the design considerations for each, such as size, folding, typeface, and paper stock. The course also sheds light on incorporating logos, choosing appropriate color schemes, and producing menus online and in print. Exercise files accompany the course.

One of the keys to mastering Photoshop is understanding the multitude of filters that comes with the program. In Photoshop Filters, instructor Peter Bauer starts by discussing what filters are and how they work, then moves on to explain the specifics of each of Photoshop's built-in filters. Peter explores each filter group step by step, and also shows how to combine filters for one-of-a-kind effects. He also discusses how to add and use third-party filters to expand Photoshop's capabilities. This tutorial is meant to be used as a reference guide, allowing you to select any filter's name to quickly get an explanation and demonstration.

In this series, Marc Gabbana walks you through his visual development process as he creates the TribalBot, a forest dwelling robotic vehicle. In this second volume, he begins by adding tone to his pen drawings using Adobe Photoshop. Marc demonstrates how to work with values and shading, and he shares his methodology for layer management. He also shows you which custom brushes he uses as he adds dimension to his designs. Through his gray scale paintings, Marc emphasizes how value, composition and lighting are all integral for creating drama and mood in a scene. Lastly, he shows you how to combine various tone images to create new and unexpected lighting scenarios. The final image is a fully painted TribalBot ready to pounce off the screen.

Finally available on video, broken down in extreme detail, are the same lectures that have trained many of today\'s top industries professionals. In these videos, Sheldon Borenstein demonstrates everything from how to hold a pencil, How to tell a story with gesture, to using anatomy and much more. These lectures, which where once only available for select students, are now available for everyone to watch at their own convenience.

This three-day event will be packed with how-to and tips for wedding photographers who are ready to shake up their business. In addition to lighting, posing, and technique, Jasmine will photograph a bride and groom, and a gorgeous wedding set up that'll facilitate a live demonstration how to photograph wedding details, elements, and moments with an editorial flair.

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Knowing how to use Photoshop is only the first step! Geared especially for new web designers, Ben Gribbin teaches important techniques and workflow tips that are vital to any web professional working in Photoshop. Learn how to craft custom assets and prepare a web design in Photoshop.