Visual Narrative for Captivating Illustrations
A course by Álvaro Cardozo W , Digital Illustrator
Learn how to create digital illustrations applying concepts and tools from the film industry
Learn how to create digital illustrations applying concepts and tools from the film industry
As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. In the case of Álvaro Cardozo’s illustrations, an entire story can be told from start to finish. Would you like to learn how to capture your ideas into a single eye-catching scene that looks straight out of a film poster?
In this course, you’ll learn to illustrate using concepts and visual narration borrowed from the world of film. Discover how to work on your illustrations like a film director and see how to use basic elements like shape, light, and color to convey your message.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 33 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (96)
- 1,513 students
- 15 lessons (2h 49m)
- 33 additional resources (16 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe PhotoshopWhat is this course's project?
Create a digital illustration that tells a story inspired by a personal experience, from the idea, to the composition, and lighting, color, to the final details.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
For illustrators or visual artists interested in using cinematography design and composition techniques to tell an original story.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you’ll need basic illustration and digital painting skills, as well as the eagerness to tell a story.
You will also need a computer with Adobe Photoshop installed and a graphics tablet.
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A course by Álvaro Cardozo W
Álvaro Cardozo is an illustrator from Bogotá, Colombia who invested his time and effort into becoming a digital illustrator, despite initially studying graphic design. After successfully carrying out his first illustration project at university, he was contracted by an animation studio to join their production team, designing scenes, characters, props, and storyboards, until he was eventually promoted to an Art Director position.
He began his freelance career in 2014. Since then, he has worked with advertising agencies, production studios, video game studios, and authors on a range of international projects. His client portfolio includes video game and animation studios like Skew Studio in the UK, Oruga Touching Dreams, and Autobotika, as well as editorial work for Penguin Random House and independent writers. All of his work can be found on his website.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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What will we do in the course?
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U2
Preparing your scene
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Preparing your set
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Introduction to visual storytelling
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Language of forms, composition and cameras
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Let's design the light
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Color, temperature and emotion
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U3
Let's capture the moment on stage
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Find your voice
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To sketch our scene
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Clean the sketch and lock the scene
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Light up the scene
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Coloring the scene
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U4
End of your scene and the beginning of your professional path
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Retouching and final effects
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Briefcase
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FP
Final project
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Visual Narrative for Captivating Illustrations
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