3D & Animation for Editorial Illustration
A course by Simoul Alva , Visual designer
Learn how to create 3D editorial illustrations, brainstorm ideas and how to make a concept sketch.
Learn how to create 3D editorial illustrations, brainstorm ideas and how to make a concept sketch.
In this online course, you will dive into the world of 3D editorial illustrations and animated GIFs. Join visual designer Simoul Alva as she shares her expertise in storytelling through 3D design. Throughout the course, you'll learn how to transform creative concepts into captivating visual narratives.
Simoul will guide you through the entire process, starting with an introduction to the necessary tools and steps required to complete your final project. You'll learn how to extract ideas from a brief and translate them into rough concept sketches that will serve as blueprints for your 3D execution. Then, you'll explore the Adobe Substance 3D Stager software and Photoshop to compose the main elements of your illustration, add backgrounds, colors, gradients, and perfect the lighting and camera angle.
Once your 3D editorial illustration is ready, Simoul will teach you how to animate it and render keyframes before jumping into Photoshop to create a mesmerizing GIF. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the skills to develop unique 3D artworks and enhance your creative portfolio.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 15 downloads
- 120 students
- 12 lessons (1h 56m)
- 15 additional resources (6 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 Photoshop
Substance DesignerWhat is this course's project?
Throughout this course, you will work on developing a captivating 3D editorial illustration and transforming it into an animated GIF. From the creative concept to the final execution, you'll learn how to effectively communicate stories through visuals. The course project will give you the opportunity to showcase your skills and create an impressive piece of artwork that reflects your unique style and storytelling abilities.
Who is this online course for?
This course is designed for anyone interested in learning the basics of 3D illustration and animation. It is ideal for creatives from both illustration and non-illustration backgrounds who want to enhance their storytelling abilities through visual narratives. Whether you're a designer, illustrator, art director, or simply someone passionate about creating captivating visuals, this course will provide you with the tools and techniques to take your skills to the next level.
Requirements and materials
To fully participate in this course, you'll need a basic knowledge of Photoshop and Adobe Substance 3D Stager. Additionally, having access to a computer and a graphics tablet will greatly enhance your learning experience. With these tools at your disposal, you'll be ready to embark on an inspiring journey of creating captivating 3D editorial illustrations and animated GIFs.
A course by Simoul Alva
Simoul Alva is a New York-based visual designer, art director, and illustrator renowned for her expertise in 3D design and storytelling. With a strong passion for narrative-driven visuals, Simoul has collaborated with prestigious clients such as The New York Times, Microsoft, Medium, and YouTube Music. Her work has received recognition from industry organizations including The One Club For Creativity, Art Directors Club, Forbes India, Type Directors Club, and D&AD.
Simoul's background as a visual designer greatly influences her approach to 3D design and allows her to effectively navigate creative briefs. Her intentional, playful, vivid, and malleable style adds a human quality to her 3D illustrations, making them truly captivating. Through this course, Simoul shares her expertise and guides students in developing their own unique style while exploring the art of visual storytelling using Adobe Substance 3D Stager and Photoshop.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Planning the Project
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Tools and Process
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Translating Words into an Image
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Concept Sketches
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U3
Creating a 3D Illustration
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Composing and Building the 3D Illustration
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Using Colors and Materials
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Lighting and Camera Angle
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Rendering a 3D Illustration
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U4
Animating the Scene
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Planning the Animation
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Frame-by-Frame Animation
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Making a GIF
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FP
Final project
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3D & Animation as Editorial Illustration in Adobe Stager
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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Adobe Photoshop
Substance Designer