Description
Book SynopsisDigital Painting and Rendering for Theatrical Design explores the tools and techniques for creating dazzling, atmospheric, and evocative digitally painted renderings for scenic, costume, and projection/integrated media design.
By focusing on technique rather than the structure of a particular software, this book trains theatrical designers to think and paint digitally, regardless of the software or hardware they choose. The text begins with the construction of the artistâs physical and digital workspace, then delves into an explanation of tool functionality, technique-building exercises, and examples from professional theatrical designers to help contextualize the concepts presented. Each chapter gradually progresses in complexity through skill-building exercises and advanced tool functionality, covering concepts like brush construction, various forms of masking, and layer interaction. The book explores various methods of constructing a digital rendering, including pr
Table of Contents
1. Why We Paint 2. Your Studio 3. Configuring Your Digital Workspace 4. Working with Layers 5. Digital Art Supplies 6. Building a Design Rendering 7. Digital Painting in Production 8. Photo Bashing 9. Living with Digital Painting
