The Techniques of Ryan Church 4

In this lecture, one of the industry's top concept designers takes you step-by-step through the creation of a dramatic digital rendering showcasing historically based architecture in a dramatic battle scene. Shown are all the steps involved in the creation of a finished illustration from a blank canvas, as the painting is executed in real-time. Special attention is given to the fundamentals of composition with theatrical yet realistic lighting and techniques for the creation of a cinematic illustration.

• The 2D Digital Workspace
  
• Shot Composition
  
• Sketching with Line and Tone
  
• Directing the Eye
  
• Establishing Mood
  
• Theatrical Lighting
  
• Telling the Story
  
• Indicating Effects

1. Introduction
2. Initial Block-In
3. Directing the Eye
4. Light and Color
5. Adding Details
6. Creating Mood
7. Theatrical Lighting
8. Credits

• Product Code: RCH04
• ISBN: 1-930878-66-4
• UPC: 805366006730
• Duration: 120 minutes
• Formats: DVD-VIDEO

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Ryan Church

Concept Design Supervisor
Lucasfilm

Ryan Church is one of the leading concept artists working today. His clients and employers include Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Studios, Industrial Light and Magic, and Lucasfilm. Ryan was Concept Design Supervisor for Star Wars: Episode 3 and is a Senior Art Director at ILM, where his roles include designing and illustrating vehicles, droids, architectures and environments and art directing final shots and assets. He has taught Advanced Entertainment Design at Art Center. He majored in Transportation Design with a minor in Entertainment Design at the Art Center College of Design.