Matte Painting Techniques For Archviz By Fran Mateos (Spanish, Multisub)

This course teaches you how to effectively optimize your architectural models and elevate the final image by utilizing matte painting. With matte painting, you can construct various scenes and settings by layering images, which can help you showcase the complete potential of your yet-to-be-constructed projects while telling an engaging and detailed story about each space.

Your instructor, Fran Mateos, an expert in architecture and ArchViz, will guide you through the process of achieving ideal lighting and scale while also adding intricate details to your renders. By the end of this course, you will have the skills to create visually stunning and realistic architectural images that leave your audience mesmerized.

At the beginning of this course, Fran Mateos shares his story, influences, and inspirations in architectural image design. Then, he guides you through the process of selecting the best camera for your project by analyzing composition examples. You will learn how to choose the right type of lighting and conceptualize your assignment using a basic render. You will also discover which elements to include in your render and which ones to leave out.

To ensure an efficient workflow, Fran emphasizes the importance of organizing your project using the culinary concept of mise en place. He will show you how to prepare and arrange all your materials beforehand and explain proper folder hierarchy for working on any piece.

Next, you will learn how to design your image from start to finish, with full control over the scene and the ability to undo any changes you make. You will start by creating the background and then move to the foreground, adding new layers of detail at each stage.

In the final stage, Fran will teach you how to put the finishing touches on your image by creating depth with light and enhancing it with color. Using the same techniques he applies to his own work, you will be able to bring all the elements together to create a visually stunning and realistic architectural image.

This online course is designed for beginners in architectural visualization who are interested in learning the fundamental techniques of optimizing their workflow and expanding their graphic design toolbox. It is also suitable for industry professionals who want to enhance their skills and incorporate new tools into their workflow.

To take this course, you need to have intermediate knowledge of Photoshop and proficiency in a modeling and rendering program. This will ensure that you can fully understand and apply the techniques taught in the course.