Beginner's Guide to Digital Painting in Photoshop (2nd edition)

Photoshop is the tool of the modern artist and provides everything you need to succeed as a designer in the popular and growing video games and movie industries. Featuring thorough guidance from the point of installing Photoshop to the creation of your very first concept, this reboot of the definitive beginner's guide to digital painting is sure to both educate and inspire. Photoshop is an expansive and daunting piece of software, but in-depth tutorials and insightful exercises will help even a complete novice build up the skills they need to bring their own imagination to life as digital concepts. This second edition of Beginner's Guide to Digital Painting in Photoshop is a complete resource for any artist wanting to start their adventure into the world of digital art. 3dtotal Publishing is a small independent publisher specializing in high-quality art books dedicated to bringing invaluable training to beginners, hobbyists, and professionals alike. Our titles proudly feature top industry professionals who share their experience in skillfully written step-by-step tutorials and quick tip guides placed alongside stunning artwork to offer creative insight, expert advice, and essential motivation. From traditional art techniques, such as sketching and clay sculpting, to digital art software including Photoshop and Procreate, the vast knowledge offered by multiple contributing artists makes these books an indispensable addition to any artist’s bookshelf. Popular titles such as the Sketching from the Imagination and Beginner’s Guide series, along with our quarterly magazine CDQ, are part of a backlist of over 80 titles, many of which have been translated into several languages. At the heart of the 3dtotal Publishing catalogue, our sought-after “Art of” books showcase the very best content from the very best creators, in stunning and uniquely designed hard-back format. From 2022, we pledge to donate 50% of our net profits to charity, including planting one tree for every book sold. 3dtotal Publishing is an offspring of 3dtotal.com, a leading website for CG artists founded by Tom Greenway in 1999. Cover Title Page Copyright Contents About this Book Getting Started Introduction to Digital Painting Hardware and Software Basic Tools and Techniques Setting up a New Project Customization Layers Brushes Applying Colors Exercise 01: Base Drawing Selection Tools Blending Modes Value Adjustments Exercise 02: Value Color Adjustments Filters Exercise 03: Color and Detail Exercise 04: Preparing the Final Version Advanced Techniques Transform Tools Exercise 01: Blocking Out Retouching Tools Exercise 02: Adding Textures Tutorials Grayscale to Color Custom Brushes Photobashing Speedpainting Textures and Effects Clouds Smoke Nebula Fire Waterfall Water Reflection Rain Rocks Vegetation Grass Weathered Text Shiny Metal Rusty Metal Wood Glass Leather Cloth Fur Eyes Nose Mouth Skin Hair Depth of Field Lens Flare Noise Chromatic Aberration Glow Effects Subsurface Scattering Inspiration Gallery Art Fundamentals Shape and Value Color Light Perspective Composition Contributors Tool Directory Downloadable Resources Index The Definitive Beginner's Guide To Digital Painting Gets An Impressive Cover-to-cover Update, Featuring All-new Tutorials And Stunning Artwork From Top Industry Professionals A step-by-step guide to digital painting in Photoshop that covers the fundamental aspects in an accessible and comprehensive fashion