Environment Concepts for Characters in Photoshop
In this tutorial we will learn how to create concept-art environments in Photoshop made specifically for our pre-designed characters. Software required: Photoshop CS6 .
What you'll learn
In this tutorial we will learn how to create concept-art environments in Photoshop made specifically for our pre-designed characters. We will start with the analysis of reference material and then begin and finish our painting in Photoshop. Along the way, we will be utilizing Photoshop's transform tool and layer effects to enhance the overall presentation of our piece. By the end of this tutorial, you will have a solid understanding of how to use a character design as a visual guide to create environment concept art. Software required: Photoshop CS6 .
Table of contents
- Reference Material Analysis 2m
- Thumbnail Exploration 7m
- Exploring Composition Tips 6m
- Rough Painting of the Environment 10m
- Applying Photos to Our Image 10m
- Adding Color and Lighting Effects 14m
- Integrating Our Character 12m
- Adding 3-point Perspective 6m
- Refinement and Final Pass 3m
- Adding Environment Variation 10m
- Creating a Different Variation 11m