Matte painting tutorial.

In one of our most famous and well known tutorials, Pedro develops a a simple raw render into all its potential. The tutorial PSD file contains all the layers used and the various tips and tricks, that run through blending modes, to understanding the masking process and layering process.

Overview.

Take a journey through the virtual pen and pencil of Pedro as this time he takes on a typical futuristic architectural matte painting. Starting with a raw base that he builds life into through the use of various layering techniques. Using various methods to create perspective, reflections and believable buildings, all within a quick 40 minute video, along with some insightful commentary. The PSD Photoshop file is once again used as a premium for this tutorial and of great use for anyone who wants to up their matte painting game. Don’t forget to grab our free brushes to use along with this one.

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Narrator and Artist: Pedro Fernandes

Having studied and worked around the world as an architect, Pedro is fascinated by colour and composition, using Photoshop as his weapon of choice. He has become known for his before and after pieces (postproduction) in Architectural Visualisation. He founded Arqui9 and together with the team they have worked for many of the worlds leading architectural firms, including Zaha Hadid, Foster + Partners, Aedas, AECOM and Heatherwick studios, to name just a few.

Included in the file.

  • 1 x PSD Photoshop CC file with the final image, with blending modes, layers, etc

  • Raw renders to test and composite your own images.


Stats

Video link Matte painting in architectural visualisation
Level Starter to intermediate
Type Postproduction
Programs used Adobe Photoshop CS 7
Credits Photopacks, Gobotree
Duration 40m
Price $68

 

Process.

 

Below you will find a small slideshow with the progress of the visual and the creative steps taken to make it into its final appearance.

Final Image

Works in progress of the creative process

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