The Techniques of Dylan Cole 1
Introduction to Landscape Matte Painting

In this DVD, Dylan discusses the fundamentals of landscape matte painting by demonstrating how to design a shot, both from a plate and from scratch. Intended for the beginning to intermediate matte painter, the quick studies in this lecture explore the necessary color and composition techniques for creating convincing landscapes. Learn how to lead the viewer’s eye through a composition by manipulating light, color and line. Six different paintings are created in a variety of locales and lighting scenarios. From snowy mountains to lush jungles, moody dusk to bright daylight, this DVD offers an exciting look into the art of digital matte painting. Included in this DVD are the original layered Adobe Photoshop® files in addition to the original plate photography.

Composition
Working with a Plate
Choosing a Palette
Creating a Visual Path
Digital Color Sketching
Photoshop® Painting
Set Extension
Realistic Lighting
Atmospheric Perspective

Rocky Daytime Landscape
Fantasy Landscape
Overcast Rockscape
Snowscape at Dusk
Tropical Jungle
Grand Canyon at Sunset

The Techniques of Dylan Cole 2
Introduction to Cityscape Matte Painting

In this DVD, Dylan discusses the fundamentals of cityscape matte painting by demonstrating how to design a shot, both from a plate and from scratch. Intended for the beginning to intermediate matte painter, the quick studies in this lecture explore the necessary color and composition techniques for creating dynamic cityscapes. Learn how to lead the viewer’s eye through a composition by manipulating light, color and line. Establish accurate linear perspective by taking cues from the plate and learn to set up an accurate 3 point perspective grid from scratch. A variety of architecture and lighting scenarios are explored, from sunset to bright daylight, and science fiction to old world. Enjoy this inside look into the art of digital matte painting. Included in this DVD are the original layered Adobe Photoshop® files in addition to the original plate photography.

Composition
Working with a Plate
Choosing a Palette
Creating a Visual Path
Quick Digital Color Sketching
Set Extension
Realistic Lighting
2 Point Perspective
3 Point Perspective
Atmospheric Perspective

Three Warm-Up Cities
Sci-Fi City on the Water
Fictional Chinese City part 1
Fictional Chinese City part 2
Stormy City part 1
Stormy City part 2
City at Dusk
Old World City at Sunset

The Techniques of Dylan Cole 3
Advanced Digital Matte Painting

Building upon the foundation of his first two DVDs, Dylan takes you through the entire matte painting process, from pencil sketch to color study to final rendering. He demonstrates many techniques he uses in production, from various types of photo manipulation to hand painting methods. Many challenges are addressed, such as skies, water, architecture, linear perspective and atmospheric perspective. You will also learn how to relight a painting as Dylan transforms a daylight scene into a sunset shot. As an added bonus, the original photo references and the final Adobe Photoshop® file are included in this DVD-ROM.

Composition
Realistic Lighting
Digital Painting
Photo Manipulation
Micro Composition
Linear Perspective
Atmospheric Perspective
Non-destructive Painting
Problem Solving

Color Sketch and the Sky
Creating the Hills
Creating the Foreground
Adding Detail and Distant Buildings
Creating the Main Buildings
Detailing the Buildings
Refining the Painting
Cloud Shadows and Final Details
Re-Lighting for Sunset