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Background Efficiency pt.1

To fill your background with realistic details, why not save some time by repeating elements?  Whether you want to reinforce a sense of scale, or your image calls for repeated objects - "Smart Objects" can save you a lot of time.  

This is a 4 part mini-series, and the pace is a bit different than other videos on this site.  Instead of explaining a single topic, this mini-series serves to showcase fundamental skills working in harmony.  So as you watch, you might see some techniques you're not familiar with -- but don't worry!  The links to the right will catch you up to speed on these previously explained concepts.

Mini-Series Videos 

  1. Part 2
  2. Part 3
  3. Part 4

Techniques used in this video

  1. Pen tool masking
  2. Real-time design with smart objects
  3. Why Work Digitally?
  4. Edge Control 
  5. Scale and Proportion

 

Newer:Background Efficiency Pt.2Older:Installing Custom Brushes
PostedDecember 4, 2014
AuthorMatt Kohr
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