Compositing an Aerial Scene in Photoshop and 3ds Max
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.
What you'll learn
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.
Table of contents
- 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
About the author
Pedro Fernandes is a 2D/3D Architectural Visualization Artist and licensed Architect. Having worked in Australia, Portugal, and currently the UK (London), he freelances and also runs his own studio. He has worked for some of the major architectural offices and studios across the globe, as well as regular invitations to lecture and speak at conferences and workshops. Pedro enjoys the experience of meeting other artists and photographers and learning about their unique work approaches. Pedro's pas... more