Surrealist Landscapes: Design and 3D Modeling
A course by Massimo Colonna , Digital Artist
Learn how to model, render, and edit digital images with 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, and Photoshop by experimenting with modifiers, lighting, and materials
Learn how to model, render, and edit digital images with 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, and Photoshop by experimenting with modifiers, lighting, and materials
Have you ever heard of brutalist architecture? It is the current in which emphasized structures, eccentric volumes, and the prevalence of reinforced concrete act as strengths to create disruptive buildings. This type of subject abounds in the creations of Massimo Colonna, digital artist and creative director of the Il Magma studio.
In this Domestika course, Massimo teaches you how to design, model, render, and edit a surrealist landscape with an architectural element or other object as the protagonist. Starting from some initial research and after learning how to use the specific software, create an evocative and engaging work of art that pulls observers right into the screen.
What will you learn in this online course?
22 lessons & 14 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (15)
- 609 students
- 22 lessons (4h 52m)
- 14 additional resources (1 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Italian
- Italian · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a landscape including architecture, by modeling, texturing, and applying lighting, then rendering the image and editing it.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone wanting to approach modeling and rendering with 3ds Max and Corona Renderer.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary to take the course, but knowing the basics of 3ds Max, Corona Renderer, and Photoshop would be of great help.
Reviews
A course by Massimo Colonna
Massimo Colonna is an Italian digital artist and creative director of Il Magma studio. The urban landscapes of his childhood, the brutalist architecture, and the evocative atmosphere of some Italian towns have accentuated his taste for contrasts and the materiality of concrete, as well as his colorful and evocative imagery.
After starting a career in photography, Massimo started posting his work on social media, where he was met with rapid success. He later set up on his own and began to chain important projects for brands such as AntonioLupi, ElleDecor Italia, Archiproducts, Marazzi, Mut Design, Lalique Fragrances, Yoox, and many others.
In addition to drawing inspiration from other artists, from great photographers such as Luigi Ghirri and Franco Fontana, to active designers such as Six N. Five, Massimo believes it is essential to experiment, constantly update, and differentiate himself.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Sources of inspiration
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U2
Preparation
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Basic 3ds Max modeling techniques
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Basic techniques for using Corona Renderer
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Composition
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Choice of subject, research and moodboard
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U3
Setting and architecture
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Landscape setting and design
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Modeling of the single module of the building 1
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Modeling of the single module of the building 2
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Modeling of the single module of the building 3
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Building modeling and assembly 1
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Building modeling and assembly 2
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Modifications, finishes and positioning of the building in the landscape 1
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Modifications, finishes and positioning of the building in the landscape 2
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U4
From texturing to lighting
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Texturing and mapping
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Scattering: modeling of the grass portion
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Grass scattering on the ground
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Main lighting and modifications
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Final lighting 1
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Final lighting 2
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U5
Finalization
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First render in medium quality, final render settings and high render
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Final post-production in Photoshop
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FP
Final project
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Surrealist Landscapes: Design and 3D Modeling
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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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.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
eniko
The course gave me a lot of inspirational ideas including the work of Massimo Colonna
haph26200
Me encanta el trabajo de este maestro, enseña supr bien, es un poco dificil pero la verdad he aprendido mucho
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pelle_93
bellissimo corso molto utile, e ben fatto.
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iagocgodoy
Ótimo curso para se ter uma visão diferente do 3DS max, gostaria que tivesse outros nesse sentido
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caricebollada
Muy buen curso para dejar volar la imaginación
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