Drawing for Animation Storyboards - Fantasy Project in Photoshop

Dive into a comprehensive tutorial on creating storyboards for fantasy animation projects in Photoshop with illustrator and concept artist Sam Peterson. Learn the entire creative process, from initial sketches to rough color and lighting block-ins. Explore techniques such as using the artboard tool, setting appropriate resolutions, character costuming, working with a Wacom Intuos, and incorporating 3D elements into 2D illustrations. Discover valuable tips like flipping the canvas and using the warp tool for adjustments. Follow along as Sam demonstrates his painting process, including blocking, adding values to backgrounds, applying color to characters, and incorporating texture and shadows. Gain insights into using Color Dodge for lighting effects, managing layers, and implementing Ambient Occlusion and rim lighting techniques. This in-depth session, hosted by artist Anika Aggarwal, offers a wealth of knowledge for aspiring animators and illustrators looking to enhance their storyboarding skills.

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Intro to Sam’s work
Animatic w/ Sam’s work
Storyboard overview
Artboard tool
Resolution size
Rough costuming of characters
Working with a Wacom Intuos
Learning 3D for 2D illustration
Discover panel
Flipping the canvas tip
Continuing to refine the line work - perspective tips
Using the warp tool for adjustments
Discussing character concepts for Kobolds
Making a adjustments using hotkeys
Sam’s self discovery and his art journey
Sam’s painting process - blocking
Adding values for the background
Applying color to the characters - process explanation
Adding texture and shadows
Using Color Dodge to paint in light
Layer usage and clean-up stages
Ambient Occlusion process - rim light process
Recap of today’s work