Concept Art for Animation: Designing Magical Environments
A course by Tory Polska , Visual Development Artist
Turn your creative ideas into captivating concepts by bringing fantasy images to life in Photoshop
Turn your creative ideas into captivating concepts by bringing fantasy images to life in Photoshop
Through digital concept art, you can design believable worlds for movies and TV, which help tell stories about a character’s journey. When visual development artist Tory Polska realized that the magic we see on screens was made by people, she knew she wanted to be a part of it. She has worked with clients like Netflix and DreamWorks, and is passionate about evoking that same sense of wonder in the audience through her work.
In this course, Tory teaches you to research and design visual concepts for animated worlds. Learn how to turn your creative ideas into beautiful and meaningful images that enrich a story using Photoshop. Breathe life into fantasy environments with the magic of animation.
What will you learn in this online course?
25 lessons & 28 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (61)
- 2,428 students
- 25 lessons (5h 29m)
- 28 additional resources (11 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
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- Level: Beginner
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Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Develop a lineup of sketches along with a refined concept for your own animated fantasy scene.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for artists, digital painters, and illustrators who want to develop their visual ideas and design compelling worlds.
Requirements and materials
Basic digital drawings skills and knowledge of Adobe Photoshop are required.
You will also need access to a computer and tablet with Photoshop installed.
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A course by Tory Polska
Tory Polska is a visual development artist from Ukraine. Growing up, she was always interested in drawing, but began studying marketing on account of her love for math. A year later, she was let go from the course, which allowed her to find and follow her true passion—animation. Inspired by the artists behind the creation of her favorite animated movies, she decided to pursue a creative career of her own, completing a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design and later learning to work in 3D in particular.
Now, Tory specializes in the development of believable visual worlds for TV and film. She has worked for studios including Netflix and DreamWorks TV, as well as on international projects like Catsaway. She also spoke at the TEDxKyiv about how animation affects people, and has had her work exhibited at the London Transport Museum.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation and Theory
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What Is Visual Development?
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Working With References
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Idea Generation 1
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Idea Generation 2
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Stylization Principles 1
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Stylization Principles 2
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Workspace and Tools
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U3
Setting the Assignment
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The Brief
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Creating Reference Boards 1
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Creating Reference Boards 2
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Analyzing Your References
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U4
Designing
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Sketching Ideas 1
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Sketching Ideas 2
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Sketching Ideas 3
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Refining Sketches
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The Final Design
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Adding Context and Setting the Mood 1
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Adding Context and Setting the Mood 2
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Adding Context and Setting the Mood 3
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Adding Context and Setting the Mood 4
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Final Touches
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U5
Building a Portfolio
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Project Presentation
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Final Considerations
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FP
Final project
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Concept Art for Animation: Designing Magical Environments
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mkay
really good
rjohndraws
I’m so glad to find this course from a working professional. This is exactly what you would need to add to a portfolio and get work in animation. Even if you don’t intend to use it to find work,the principles taught here will help someone design an environment with style and purpose. Highly recommend this one ☺️
marsopia
It's fantastic
k0ri0t0
Excelente curso....recomendado....
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anna_povoroznik
An incredible course, everything is clear and concise, a lot of useful information.