Matte Painting of Imaginary Worlds in Photoshop
A course by Reha Sakar , Artist
Explore composition and lighting to create a photorealistic scene of a fantasy world using digital techniques
Explore composition and lighting to create a photorealistic scene of a fantasy world using digital techniques
To deliver realistic works of art, matte painting and Photoshop are your best allies. You can create an entire digital scene, combine a painting with an existing piece, implement new elements onto 3D models, and so much more. For artist Reha Sakar, it’s an important part of his practice. He’s worked on promotional material for World War Z and The Dark Knight Rises, and collaborated with sports leagues including the NFL and NBA.
In this course, Reha teaches you how to create fantasy environments through realistic matte painting. Paint your own sunset seascape in Photoshop and learn how to create detailed digital images. Bring places that only exist in your imagination to life.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 10 downloads
- 95% positive reviews (85)
- 2,555 students
- 20 lessons (3h 26m)
- 10 additional resources (2 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a realistic sunset seascape featuring a castle and a Viking ship using a variety of digital painting techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in learning to create realistic digital paintings in Photoshop.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop is required.
You will need access to a computer with Photoshop installed.
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A course by Reha Sakar
Reha Sakar is a Turkish artist based in Vancouver, Canada. He first began painting as a young child with his mother and fellow artist. After studying astronomy at university and working as an insurance broker during the holidays, he soon realized that art was his true passion. From there, he took a course in Photoshop and discovered his talent for 3D art, which kick-started his creative career.
Since then, Reha has worked in digital media for more than 10 years. He has created promotional material for Call of Duty, Diablo 3, The Elderscrolls Online: Morrowind, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Marvel’s Avengers, World War Z, Rango, Batman The Dark Knight Rises, and more. He has also written articles on matte painting and worked with sports leagues including the NHL.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation
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What Is Matte Painting?
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Analyzing Photos
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Composition
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U3
Plan of Attack
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Thumbnail Sketching
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Gathering Stock and Reference Images
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U4
Matte Painting: The Main Elements
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Sky Replacement
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Shore
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Midground and Foreground Elements (Mountains) 1
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Midground and Foreground Elements (Mountains) 2
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Drakkar (Viking Ship) 1
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Drakkar (Viking Ship) 2
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U5
Matte Painting: Details and Post Production
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The Castle 1
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The Castle 2
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The Details 1
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The Details 2
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Shields and Lighting 1
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Shields and Lighting 2
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Final Touches
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FP
Final project
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Matte Painting of Imaginary Worlds in Photoshop
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