10 WEEKS • ONLINE • INSTRUCTOR-LEAD • SKILL-FOCUSED
Introduction to
Matte Painting
with Christian Dimitrov
CLASS BEGINS: April 28th 2018 | 10 AM (PST)
MASTER SKILLS & SOFTWARE
10 week live, online skill-focused training for artists
Matte painters are crucial creators of background elements for visual effects, creating set extensions and supplementing 3D elements for games and film. The work is as challenging as it is rewarding for those already working in the field as well as those aspiring to join it.
In this course, Christian Dimitrov will share proven strategies and techniques that he uses to create realistic and dynamic backgrounds every day.
This Introduction to Matte Painting course will consist of ten weeks of LIVE demonstrations and reviews. You'll learn how to use photo references, develop painting techniques and join a community of artists all working to achieve next level quality in their work.
You'll learn how to leverage software like Photoshop, references from various sources and professional workflows to create a portfolio matte painting that will impress.
YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS
What you'll learn
In this course, students will create a matte from scratch using Photoshop, Tablet and Maya. The course will cover how to use Photoshop to create realistic and dynamic environments with photo references and painting techniques. The course will help students better understand painting and background environment workflows, as well as how level designers, game designers, and environment artists fit into the game pipeline.
Estimated time for course work: 8-10 hours per week
Skill Level: Intermediate
Course Format: Standard
Duration: 10 Weeks + 2 Weeks Of Access
Lecture Type: Live weekly
Assignment: Deadlines each week.
Feedback: Live weekly
By the end of the course, you'll:
Know how to gather and use photo references.
Know how to add history to your landscape piece.
Have developed an efficient workflow pipeline that will sync well with future colleagues and industry professionals.
Have created a dynamic and realistic matte painting.
A GREAT POINT FOR INTERMEDIATE ARTISTS
Build a portfolio of real-world projects
This course is perfect for:
- Digital painters who want to focus on matte painting skills
- Absolute beginners taking the first steps to become an environment and/or background artist
- Experienced environment artists who enhance their skill set and to add to their portfolio while receiving live feedback along the way
This course is the best way to create a real portfolio while getting started as an matte painter. Working with one of the top working professionals in the industry, you'll build your own matte painting using Photoshop, Tablet, Maya, Vue and Nuke. Don't know what those are? Your mentor will teach you 1-on-1. You’ll graduate with an enhanced portfolio and an active ArtStation profile.
CURRICULUM
Our Industry-Standard curriculum is built together with today's best artists to bring you the highest quality training possible. Achieve your dreams today.
WEEK 1
Introduction
WEEK 2
Sketching the Scene
WEEK 3
Modeling Architecture
WEEK 4
Modeling
the Details
WEEK 5
UV's, Texturing
and Lighting
WEEK 6
Shading
& Rendering
WEEK 7
Creating
the Landscape
WEEK 8
Detailing
the Landscape
WEEK 9 & 10
Capstone
Project
LOOK INSIDE THE COURSE
See what you’ll learn.
HOW WE DO IT
Life as a Skill Track student
This course is what we call a Skill Track. That means, you work closely with an expert in the field who demonstrates the tools, workflows, techniques that you'll need to know to excel as an artist.
Skill Focused
Skill Tracks rely heavily on lectures and demonstrations whereas Bootcamps & Career Tracks focus primarily on you and your work.
Flexible Commitment
Are you just looking to pick up a skill? Just want to learn how an artist works? If so, then Skill Tracks are the perfect solution.
Live Weekly Meetings
Stay connected! Yes, we're ONLINE but you meet with your instructor every week to learn new skills.
Pick Up New Software Skills
Want to pick up the software skills you need to thrive in a Bootcamp or on-the-job? Skill Tracks are a great way to achieve this.
Your first day
Meet your mentor, access the curriculum, and join a community of 3000+ students and mentors on the Artist Awake workplace. At GAI, the relationships you form with your mentor and peers help you learn faster.
During the course
Create more. Each course is focused around projects to emulate real work and industry-recognised workflow pipelines. And if you get stuck, ask your mentor.
Graduate on your schedule
Every GAI course is self-paced so there's no need to quit your job. Typically, students finish a Skill Track in 10-12 weeks with an expanded personal portfolio. All graduates receive lifetime access to the Artist Awake network and community.
About your Instructor
Christian Dimitrov
Currently a concept artist and matte painter working in the film industry, Christian Dimitrov is an alumnus of the Concept Art Workshop, where he studied Production Design.
A SAMPLE OF CHRISTIAN DIMITROV'S WORK:
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Classes begin April 28th
ENROLLMENT IS LIMITED
GET ANSWERS
We love questions, almost as much as we love providing answers. Here are a few samplings of what we're typically asked, along with our responses:
When is the live session?
APRIL 28TH at 10 AM Pacific / 1 PM Eastern
When is the first class session?
APRIL 28TH at 10 AM Pacific
What if I miss a class? Can I download it later?
Yes, everything is recorded and downloadable.
How long do I have access to the material?
You have access to the course material for two weeks after the end of the course. A total of 10 weeks.
How long are the live sessions?
The live sessions are between two and three hours long.
When do you get the downloads up?
We get the downloads of live sessions online about 24 to 48 hours after the live session ends.
How do I talk to the teacher?
You can talk freely during the class and also via the Workplace group and private forum.
Will I be able to ask questions?
Yes.
Are there demonstrations or lectures?
Yes. They will be live and recorded. All downloads will be in your course.
BUILD AN INDUSTRY READY PORTFOLIO
As a concept artist and matte painter in the film industry, Christian Dimitrov has a wealth of knowledge that he wants to share with you.
ENJOY WEEKLY LIVE SESSIONS
Every class is LIVE and interactive. Christian teaches a dynamic class and loves to answer your questions and help you really understand environment art.
PAY IN INSTALLMENTS
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