2015
Digital Tutors
Simeon Elson
3:08
English

In this Illustrator and Photoshop tutorial you’ll learn how to quickly and effectively mask out the background from the reference figure, focusing particularly on the hair and how to apply printing standards for magazines.
You’ll become knowledgeable in creating a realistic vector portrait of a sports person and with adding the feeling of motion to it. This course will also show you how to use gradients to achieve a realistic finish, how to arrange the copy in an effective way, and how to use textures to add drama and make the design really stand out.
By the end of this Illustrator and Photoshop training you’ll will be able to select a color scheme that is both full of impact and has a professional finish.

01 - Introduction and project overview
02 - Masking the reference image
03 - Designing the flag head
04 - Beginning the vector portrait
05 - Drawing the line work
06 - Selecting an accurate flesh base color
07 - Applying the medium skin contours
08 - Adjusting the gradient
09 - Administering the dark skin contours
10 - Establishing shadow
11 - Utilizing light skin contours and highlights
12 - Designing the facial features
13 - Creating the mouth
14 - Completing the vector portrait
15 - Adding the bleed margins
16 - Arranging the layout and artworking process
17 - Customizing the magazine logo
18 - Executing shapes effectively
19 - Finishing the copy layout
20 - Reviewing our completed sports magazine cover

Download File Size:2.1 GB

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