Creative Environment Thumbnail Techniques in Photoshop
In this tutorial we will cover multiple techniques that artists can use to create environment thumbnails. Software required: Photoshop CS6.
What you'll learn
In this tutorial we will cover multiple techniques that artists can use to create environment thumbnails. For concept artists, it is important to be able to quickly come up with numerous ideas. In addition, you also need those ideas to be strong and creative as well. In these lessons we will cover different techniques to jump-start creativity and increase work speed. Software required: Photoshop CS6.
Table of contents
- Purpose of Thumbnails and Photoshop Work Space 7m
- The Why and How of Completing a Study First 15m
- Completing Study for Reference 15m
- Creating a Thumbnail Series from Scratch 15m
- Creating Another Thumbnail Series from Scratch 14m
- Time-lapse Observation of Final Thumbnails 15m
- Creating a Thumbnail Series from a Photo 15m
- Creating Another Thumbnail Series from a Photo 15m
- Time-lapse Observation of Thumbnails from Photos 15m
- Using Simple Techniques to Add Points of Interest 7m
- Creating a Thumbnail Series Using Kit Bashing 15m
- Creating Another Thumbnail Series Using Kit Bashing 15m
- Time-lapse Observation of Final Thumbnails Using Kit Bashing 15m
- Overview and Wrap-up 2m
About the author
Nate Hallinan is a concept artist and matte painter who began his career in 2007. He started in video games as 3D modeler and texture artist, but naturally ended up in concept design due to a life long love for drawing. His career has lead him to work on many exciting projects for video games, film, commercials, and print. Nate has designed a wide range of concepts such as characters, creatures, props, weapons, and environments. Working both freelance and in-studio, he has also directed art team... more