Environment Design by Gaelle Seguillon

In this comprehensive course led by acclaimed artist Gaelle Seguillon, you will have the opportunity to learn her expert techniques for creating captivating and lifelike worlds. Gaelle has contributed her artistic talent to renowned films such as Ready Player One, Aladdin, and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom. By following along with Gaelle, you’ll gain valuable insights and skills to create your own visually stunning environments. Here’s an overview of what you can expect from the course:

1. Fundamentals of Composition: Gaelle will start by teaching you the essential principles of composition, which form the backbone of creating visually appealing and balanced artworks. You’ll learn how to effectively arrange elements within a scene to capture the viewer’s attention.
2. Eye-Catching Sketches: You will explore techniques for creating dynamic and eye-catching sketches that serve as the foundation for your environment designs. Gaelle will share her tips and tricks for sketching and ideation, helping you bring your imagination to life on paper.
3. Photobash Concept Art: Gaelle will introduce you to the concept of photobashing, a technique that combines photography and digital painting to create concept art. You’ll learn how to gather photo references, manipulate them in software like Photoshop, and integrate them seamlessly into your artwork.
4. Building Scenes in Blender: Using the powerful 3D software Blender, you will dive into the process of building entire scenes for your environments. Gaelle will guide you through the necessary steps, from creating 3D models to setting up lighting, materials, and textures. You’ll gain a solid foundation in 3D environment creation.
5. Realistic Rendering with Octane: To bring your scenes to life with realistic and stunning visuals, Gaelle will teach you how to render your environments using Octane, a popular rendering engine. You’ll learn how to adjust lighting and render settings to achieve the desired look and atmosphere.
6. Portfolio Development: Throughout the course, Gaelle will provide guidance on developing a set of portfolio pieces featuring the environments you create. By the end, you’ll have a collection of visually striking artworks that showcase your skills and creativity.

Whether you aspire to work in the film industry or simply want to create breathtaking environments, this course will equip you with the knowledge and techniques to bring your artistic visions to life. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey of world-building and take your art to the next level under Gaelle Seguillon’s expert guidance.