Here are some possible Adobe Creative Cloud areas of focus:
For Example: "I want to focus on digital drawing"
Graphic design
Design
Fine Art
Concept Art
Video Production
Digital Drawing
Audio Production
Photography
Web Design
Animation
Augmented Reality
Then generate lists of projects that you can do to learn that focus area.
Ask Bing Copilot for help, for example "What kind of projects you can do to learn "2D Animation?"
For Example:
Portrait Exploration: Investigate the human form through portraiture, using different styles or materials—realism, abstraction, or surrealism in oils, charcoal, or collage.
Abstract Art Experimentation: Focus on pure forms, colors, and textures, removing recognizable objects to allow abstract expression.
Character Design: Create detailed character sheets for an original world. Think about their personality, backstory, and design how that is visually expressed through their costume, posture, etc.
Creature Design: Focus on designing unique creatures for a fantasy or sci-fi universe. Consider their biology, habitat, and purpose in the world you’re building.
Environment Design: Develop conceptual sketches of environments for games or films. Work on mood, atmosphere, and storytelling through settings.
Product Design: Develop concepts for everyday objects or tools, focusing on aesthetics and ergonomics. You could explore sustainable materials or design solutions for accessibility.
Brand Identity: Create a full branding package for a real or fictional company. This could include logo design, typography, color schemes, packaging, and promotional material.
Furniture Design: Design innovative furniture pieces, blending functionality with artistic aesthetics. You could experiment with materials or modular designs.
Ball Bounce: Animate a bouncing ball to learn about weight, gravity, and timing. Start with a simple ball, then try animating different types (rubber ball, bowling ball, balloon) to explore how weight affects movement.
Pendulum Swing: Animate a swinging pendulum to practice smooth, flowing movement and the principle of ease-in and ease-out.
Walk Cycle: Create a basic character walk cycle to study character movement. Focus on different elements like foot placement, arm swings, and hip movement.
Flour Sack Animation: Animate a simple flour sack with personality. This is a classic animation exercise that teaches how to convey emotion and life through movement, even without facial expressions.
Jump Animation: Animate a character jumping from the ground, taking into account anticipation, follow-through, and gravity. You can experiment with various character types (e.g., human, animal, or fantasy creature).
Facial Expressions: Create a set of animations that showcase a range of emotions (e.g., happy, sad, surprised, angry). This will help you practice subtle changes in facial movement.
WHAT?
Focus Area: Drawing Skills
Project Focus: Character Design: Create detailed character sheets for an original world. Think about their personality, backstory, and design how that is visually expressed through their costume, posture, etc.
Software: Adobe Photoshop
Goal: I want to explore how to paint digital characters, specifically robot concept design in Adobe Photoshop.
Then generate lists of skills that you need to learn to support your "Big Goal".
Ask Bing Copilot for help, for example "What specific Photoshop skills do I need to be able to paint characters in Photoshop?"
For Example:
What specific Photoshop skills do I need to be able to paint characters in Photoshop?
Layer Organization: Keep your elements separated for easier adjustments and refinements.
Brush Dynamics: Utilize different brushes for textures, shading, and detailing.
Color Theory and Palettes: Understand how colors interact and how to create harmonious palettes.
Blending Techniques: Master blending modes and the smudge tool for smooth transitions.
Masking: Use layer masks for non-destructive editing and detailing.
Lighting and Shadows: Apply realistic lighting and shadows to give depth and dimension.
Texture Application: Add textures to skin, fabric, etc., to enhance realism.
Adjustment Layers: Use these for color correction, contrast, and other final touches.
YOUR 2024 Beginner Guide to Photoshop for Digital Painting
Part 1 ~ 21 min
Total Time ~ 21 min
How to COLOUR Your Art (Beginner Friendly)
Part 1 ~ 21 min
Total Time ~ 21 min
Anatomy Quick Tips: Hair
Part 1 ~ 21 min
Total Time ~ 21 min
Digital Painting in Photoshop - Painting an Apple
2 parts ~8 min each
Total Time ~ 21 min
Include:
Mini Focus Area
Software
Goal
Your resources . . . videos?
EXAMPLE:
WHAT?
Mini Focus Area: Digital Painting - Blending colors techniques in Photoshop
Software: Adobe Photoshop
Goal: I will practice blending colors by painting an apple from a reference photo. I will use the following mini tutorials to learn the skills I need.
INCLUDE:
Images used
Links
Descriptions
Your Process
EXAMPLE:
After choosing the main skill I needed to focus on, which is blending colors in Photoshop. I started to watch part 1 of digital painting series.
I searched for possible reference images to using for my apple painting.
I sketched the main color areas that make up the apple. It helped to squint my eyes to see the basic areas.