John Sweeney – Learn Squared – Cinematic Concept Design

John Sweeney – Learn Squared – Cinematic Concept Design

Check it out: John Sweeney – Learn Squared – Cinematic Concept Design

Create stunning works of art by implementing the powerful language of film. Follow along as concept artist John Sweeney teaches you to create a cinematic image from start to finish. Covering everything from film analysis, to photoshoots, to 2D/3D workflows, this course should prove invaluable for both beginners and experts alike.

Lessons in this Course
Recommended Hardware: Camera (Smartphone Camera Acceptable!)
Recommended Software: Adobe Photoshop, Modo

Observation
The road to creating a powerful image starts with identifying what makes one. To kick things off, John will teach you how to study film, cinematography, and composition. Using these techniques, you’ll learn to create graphic breakdowns and exercise your understanding.

Ideation
After studying the foundations of a cinematic image, you’re ready to create one of your own. Starting with some simple sketching techniques, you’ll begin to lay some groundwork. From here, John will show you how he conducts photoshoots to gather assets for his final image.

Construction
Get ready to build! In this lesson, John will cover his entire workflow for using Modo to create the sets for his final images. If you don’t use Modo, don’t worry! The cinematic techniques should carry over to whatever 3D package you’re familiar with.

Application
Now it’s time to bring it all home. Using the assets you’ve gathered, John will teach you to composite everything together in Photoshop. Covering everything from framing to fine details, you’ll learn everything you need to bring your final image to life.