Learn To Composite A 2D Action Shot In Photoshop by 3dmotive

In this course, students delve into a comprehensive journey starting with exploring initial designs, utilizing references to enhance believability. Following the initial design phase, the curriculum covers rough character posing and thumbnailing compositions. Generating a multitude of poses and thumbnails, students merge their favorite concepts into a final composition plan. This serves as the foundation for the rough pass, where composition details are expanded.

Moving forward, the course delves deeper into final line art, exploring techniques like overlap and line weight for depth portrayal. Subsequently, students refine compositions through tonal passes, incorporating atmospheric perspectives and rudimentary lighting. The final touches, including shadows and effects, cap off the piece, providing an option for further coloring or painting stages. Additional topics span basic anatomy, the rule of thirds, character appeal through personality and contrast considerations, along with handy Photoshop tips and tricks. Moreover, students gain insights into essential formats and ratios for film or sequential art compositions.

About the Instructor:

Colin, a recent graduate from Sheridan’s Animation program, currently works in Toronto as a storyboard, layout, and concept artist. With prior experience in game development studios like BDA Entertainment, Colin also enjoys personal endeavors spanning 3D modeling, texturing, IP development, world-building, storytelling, concept art, and sequential illustration. With aspirations to establish and manage an animation and game development studio in the future, Colin brings a diverse range of industry insights to his teachings.