Digital Tutors - Compositing an Aerial Scene in Photoshop and 3ds Max

Duration 2hrs 28m

Level Advanced

Software used

Photoshop CS4, 3ds Max 2012, V-Ray 2.30, Soul Burn Scripts

What you will 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.

1. Introduction and project overview 01:04

2. Developing a concept 04:52

3. Setting up our basic 3D scene 05:40

4. Setting up V-Ray proxies and dome lighting 09:33

5. Preparing our camera and approximate camera matching 06:40

6. Preparing a render with basic settings 08:47

7. Creating our advanced render passes and final render 07:06

8. Setting up the Photoshop plate 05:18

9. Using our render elements and blending them 06:25

10. Blending various photographic references 07:43

11. Creating and using custom brushes 07:26

12. Detailing and compositing 07:21

13. Continuing to detail, compose, and paint depth 07:42

14. Dramatic lighting and 2D effects 08:25

15. Color grading 08:45

16. Continuing to detail and color grade 09:15

17. Adding dramatic elements 09:32

18. Creating lighting streaks and more detailed elements 10:00

19. Continuing to add detail and depth to the image 09:01

20. Final adjustments 07:50