Zombie Concept Illustration in Photoshop
In this tutorial we will be developing a zombie illustration from start to finish. Software required: Photoshop CS5.
What you'll learn
In this tutorial we will be developing a zombie illustration from start to finish. We will go over the cumulative process of developing a concept zombie illustration. We will explore some foundational ideas such as sculpting with value, and more specific Photoshop techniques like using photos as textures. We will learn how to turn around a strong image in a short amount of time, a useful skill in a commercial environment. Software required: Photoshop CS5.
Table of contents
- Developing Our Thumbnails 13m
- Building on the Thumbnails 11m
- Continuing to Flesh out Line Details 11m
- Finalizing Our Line Work 9m
- Defining Our Lighting Direction 11m
- Softening and Deepening Our Lights and Darks 10m
- Subtle Detailing and Building Shadows 11m
- Improving Our 3D Shape 12m
- Coloring the Zombie Drawing 13m
- Texturing with Photos 12m
- Extending Details with Photo Textures 9m
- Adding Our Finishing Touches 12m
About the author
Stanley began his career designing small autonomous payloads for NASA's GAS-Can program, and has flown two experiments aboard the Space Shuttle (Atlantis and Endeavor). Stanley then pursued a degree in Astrophysics through the University of Chicago Department of Physics. He then moved to Los Angeles where he studied film at Chapman University's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. After directing several shorts, Stanley received a Cecil B. Demille Award for his visual effects work, and went on ... more