8 Week Course: Mastering Color and Light for Story-Driven Art [Gumroad, Misha Oplev]
- Publisher
- Gumroad
- Product Type
- Video Course
- Product URL
- https://mishmadoodls.gumroad.com/l/colorandlight
- Author
- Misha Oplev
- Language
- English, English subtitles
- Duration
- 10:00
- Release date
- Jul 5, 2024
- Skill level
- Project Files
- Yes
- Product Price
- $249
The Light Way to Color
With guidance on cinematic lighting, atmosphere, and time of day, you’ll learn how to create emotionally charged, story-driven images. This isn’t just a course - it’s a set of mindsets you’ll carry with you throughout your artistic journey.If you love color and light and want to tell your own stories, this course is for you. Get ready to light things up, create your own stories, and discover your artistic voice.
This course has been around for over four years and is now in its third iteration. It is a carefully crafted program shaped by years of student feedback, planning, refinement, and real-world application to deliver the best possible learning experience.
How Does the Course Work?
Watch lectures → Join coworking sessions → Receive feedback → Earn your epic diploma
The entire course takes place inside a private Discord community, where you’ll connect with like-minded artists who share the same goals and support each other throughout the journey.
Get ready for epicness.
So, What’s the Plan?
Week 01: Basics of Color and Light- What Are Color and Light?
- Local Color and Context
- Color Temperature
- Color Harmony and Color Theory
- A Brief Look at Materials
- Unusual Color and Light Behavior
- Film Noir and What It Can Teach Us
- Value Groupings
- Controlling Drama with Value
- Who Are Gaffers?
- Planning Your Lighting
- The Importance of Time of Day
- Is There a Time-of-Day Standard?
- Time-of-Day Basics
- Time-of-Day Demos
- Composition 101
- What Is Visual Weight?
- The Role of Color and Light in Composition
- Resonate, Study, and Make It Your Own
- My Pipeline, Workspace Setup, and Brushes
- Painting Your Mini Story Workshop – September 15th
In Short
- 10+ hours of lecture content
- One epic diploma
- 12 fun homework assignments
- And lots of good juju
Who Is This Course For?
Aspiring VisDev ArtistsIf you love creating personal IPs and dream of entering the animation industry, this course is the perfect first step.
Professional Artists
Refresh your knowledge, organize your fundamentals, and finally create something for yourself. Advanced homework and diplomas included.
Beginner Artists
Love color and light but lack the skills? This course will help you level up your portfolio and gain the support you need.
Color Key Artists
Created by a color key artist, for color key artists - this is one of the best courses on color and light for those specializing in color keys.
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