Utilizing interior design principles to construct narratives within digital artwork
In a captivating tutorial, renowned artist Memo Akten shares his secrets for creating compelling 3D scenes using Blender, a powerful open-source 3D creation software. Akten, who works with code, data, and AI in his artistic practice, uses emerging technologies such as deep neural networks and AI for his works.
The tutorial begins by emphasizing the importance of planning. Akten suggests starting by building a rough 3D scene to establish the camera angle and composition. This initial stage allows artists to visualize the scene and make necessary adjustments before diving into the details.
Once the basic structure is in place, Akten moves on to lighting. Blender is used to set up the lighting for the scene, and a layer on the Hard Light blending mode is employed to enhance the light's vibrancy. A gradient map on Soft Light blend mode is then used to help unify the color scheme.
To create shadows, a shadow layer filled with a dark blue color is set to Multiply mode. Using a mask, artists can erase shadow areas in the 3D render, using a combination of soft and hard brushes for edge control and simplifying the shadow shapes.
Akten also highlights the role of color in communicating a character's personality and setting the mood of the scene. Small details such as tangled cables, a messy drawer, or scattered art supplies can add life to the illustration. Adding a Color Balance layer brings more reds and yellows to the highlights, while an Add layer is great for any practical lights, like displays or a cat lamp.
The character's story will inform every decision made during the illustration process. Key traits of the character should be written down before starting the illustration, and the character's pose and expression should be motivated by the narrative.
To add a warm touch to the image, an Hue/Saturation layer is applied to bump up saturation. Duplicating the layer and applying Gaussian blur gives the light a soft glow effect.
The tutorial also covers tips on balancing shapes, creating a harmonious color scheme, using lighting to set the mood, and using adjustment layers to paint light more efficiently. Darkening the background behind the character creates contrast, helping them stand out and directing the viewer's attention.
The scene will be used to showcase a character's values, interests, or weaknesses. Using these techniques, artists can create captivating 3D scenes that tell a story and engage viewers.
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