Colour and Light

• Classical art methods will be the foundation of this course

• Gain insight on studies from professional painters' to learn their techniques

• How to study photographs and film stills to explore different storytelling angles

• Blocking in your own scenes, starting from linear or simple value studies to full renderings

• Revolutionary digital painting tools and techniques from a current freelance animator & illustrator will be covered

• Roadmaps will be provided for continued learning beyond the course

• Classical Art Foundation

• Introduction to Tools

• Photo Studies

• Film Studies

• Thumbnail Development

• Colours and Tonals

• Critical for those aspiring to enter the Visual Development or Concept Art industries in feature film, kids TV animation, or gaming

• The course covers various methods in mark making, colour techniques, value studies, compositional re-working, lighting changes, and lighting methods in digital painting

All Animation Tutor Courses Require:

• Zoom account for the online feedback sessions (Interactive and Group Courses)

• Access to Google Drive to submit homework and to receive feedback files (Interactive and Group Courses)

• Reliable internet speed, ideally offering at least 30 Mbps for both downloads and upload, ensures a smooth online experience

• Drawing materials of your choice, life drawing is always best done traditionally

• Access to a library or bookstore

• Ability to seek out artists that inspire you

• Willingness to learn and grow as an artist!

Explore Resource Library:
theanimationtutor.com/resources

Software Recommendations:

• Best software options: Photoshop, Procreate, or Clip Studio Paint

• Best free software options: Paint Tool Sai, Fire Alpaca, Krita

Photoshop has some incredible plugins that assist with painting such as Lazy Nezumi (if drawing perspective), or Coolorus (incredible colour picker), Mixoos for a traditional palette

Hardware Recommendations:

• Best hardware: Wacom Cintiq (screen tablet, plugs into separate computer)

• More affordable: Wacom Intuos (flat tablet that isn't a screen, plugs into separate computer)

Both of these have very long term durability.

• Alternative: a newer, powerful iPad with Procreate

• Cheaper alternatives that are great: Huion Kamvas tablets, XP-Pen, Microsoft Surface (full laptop + drawing screen built in)