Creating a Plasma Fighter Jet Concept Vehicle in Photoshop
Throughout these lessons we'll be using basic Photoshop techniques to create a thematic concept jet fighter. Software required: Adobe Photoshop CC .
What you'll learn
Throughout these lessons we'll be using basic Photoshop techniques to create a thematic concept jet fighter. We'll learn several simple tips and tricks to choose from and also we'll learn how to merge them all together to create an original concept. By the end of this tutorial, you'll be comfortable working with various photo manipulation techniques without the need for drawing skills or a Wacom tablet. Software required: Adobe Photoshop CC .
Table of contents
- Establishing the Concept Particularities 2m
- Sketching the Initial Concept Thumbnail 9m
- Searching for the Right Images 8m
- Defining the Vehicle Pose and Building a Basic Perspective Guideline 7m
- Making the Background and Main Body Parts 12m
- Defining the Main Body Parts and the Upper Wing 10m
- Applying the Plasma Reactor and the Jet Engine 10m
- Implementing the Lower Wing and Adjusting the Colors and Jet Shape 11m
- Inserting the Final Elements and Detailing 8m
- Defining a Proper Presentation 8m
- Administering Highlights 7m
- Making Light and Plasma Effects 9m
- Adding Dust, Scaling Reference, and Final Touchups 8m
- Reviewing the Scene Output and Techniques Used 4m
About the author
Sorin Bechira is an award winning graphic and multimedia designer, with multiple degrees held in fine arts, multimedia techniques and new media. He is always willing to experiement in design and is constantly looking for challenges in every field of visual communication. Including, but not limited to, digital matte painting, graphic design, branding, experimental illustrations, typography, as well as interactive and new media. Sorin combines traditional techniques with digital ones in order to o... more