The exercise files I've provided, give unprecedented access to my illustration artwork. And reveal a wealth of information that you can access, deconstruct, and glean additional insights. These are available to all lynda.com members, to help you get the most from the movies In this course. They can be found in the exercise files tab on the course details page. Here you'll find all the source files from each illustration build method that I cover. I also provide source files such as a texture set, and custom brushes for Adobe Illustrator. So you can utilize them in your own work and put your new gained knowledge to use. So take the time to dive into these creative assets, and you'll discover even more use for the methods I've covered in this course.
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12/6/2013- Choosing a style
- Establishing primary and secondary light sources
- How lighting affects color
- Working with the color wheel
- Building a global color wheel
- Creating emotion through color
- Using gradient blends
- Spit detailing
- Using custom brushes
- Rounding detail with the VectorScribe plugin
- Adding depth
- Finding inspiration
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 18s
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Exercise files57s
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1. The Process
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Attention to details2m 20s
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Choosing a style2m 13s
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2. Lighting
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Understanding light1m 8s
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Drawing your light source3m 14s
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How lighting affects color7m 43s
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Artistic "lightcense"1m 44s
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3. Colors
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Coloring 1012m 39s
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The digital color wheel7m 36s
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The analog color wheel2m 18s
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Color dimension one: Hue5m 56s
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Color dimension two: Value9m 41s
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Base colors4m 5s
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Shadow colors6m 43s
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Highlight colors6m 47s
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4. Detailing Methods
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The method to the madness1m 30s
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Hot spots and deep shadows6m 39s
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Using custom brushes10m 41s
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5. Color Resource
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Color harvesting1m 12s
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6. Inspiration
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Inspiring illustrators2m 2s
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Conclusion
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Closing thoughts53s
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