Compositing an Aerial Scene in Photoshop and 3ds Max

By Pedro Fernandes
In this tutorial, we will learn the necessary techniques involved in creating a matte painting of an architectural visualization image. Software required: Photoshop CS4, 3ds Max 2012, V-Ray 2.30, Soul Burn Scripts.
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Course info
Level
Advanced
Updated
Jul 22, 2013
Duration
2h 26m
Table of contents
Introduction and Project Overview
Introduction and Project Overview 1m
Compositing an Aerial Scene in Photoshop and 3ds Max
Developing a Concept 5m Setting up Our Basic 3D Scene 6m Setting up V-Ray Proxies and Dome Lighting 9m Preparing Our Camera and Approximate Camera Matching 7m Preparing a Render with Basic Settings 9m Creating Our Advanced Render Passes and Final Render 7m Setting up the Photoshop Plate 5m Using Our Render Elements and Blending Them 6m Blending Various Photographic References 8m Creating and Using Custom Brushes 7m Detailing and Compositing 7m Continuing to Detail, Compose, and Paint Depth 8m Dramatic Lighting and 2D Effects 8m Color Grading 9m Continuing to Detail and Color Grade 9m Adding Dramatic Elements 9m Creating Lighting Streaks and More Detailed Elements 10m Continuing to Add Detail and Depth to the Image 9m Final Adjustments 8m
Description
Course info
Level
Advanced
Updated
Jul 22, 2013
Duration
2h 26m
Description

In this tutorial, we will learn the necessary techniques involved in creating a matte painting of an architectural visualization image. We will learn some insider tips and tricks to execute faster with better results, as well as how to rely less on your render and more on post production. Software required: Photoshop CS4, 3ds Max 2012, V-Ray 2.30, Soul Burn Scripts.

About the author
Pedro Fernandes
About the author

Pedro Fernandes is a 2D/3D Architectural Visualization Artist and licensed Architect.

Section Introduction Transcripts
Section Introduction Transcripts

Introduction and Project Overview
Hi there, my name is Pedro Fernandes. I'm a London-based concept architect and visualizer, specializing in map painting for the architectural visualization field. I freelance and I also run my own company called Arqui9. I currently work at a design practice called Design Solution, working throughout the world on the redesigning and redevelopment of the various airports in their concept phases. I will be teaching you to create your own map painted architectural visualization, giving you some insight and knowledge into techniques that I have learned and developed over the past few years. Some of the key things you'll learn is: how to create and render 3D content from 3D Max, organizing your cameras, lighting, understanding shaders, and also understanding render passes. You will understand a little bit more about code theory and atmospherics, and how to interpret them into your composition. I hope you're excited, I'm excited to be here teaching you this, so I will see you in the next lesson.

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