Global

Instructor:
Dave PASCIUTO
Formats: (Mac or PC only)
DVD-ROM (2-Disc Set)
System Requirements


Adobe Photoshop� is the preferred, industry-standard software for photo manipulation and graphics creation, but using it effectively for projects in production is key. Learning the tools inside and out will help develop the knowledge, efficiency and workflow for creating your next masterpiece or for your project's success. This DVD unfolds the myriad of tools and production techniques for compositing, color correcting, masking, digital painting, photo-collage and design. This DVD contains an overview of the most commonly used tools in production, and then applies them with added techniques to real-world projects. The DVD also addresses program management issues that are essential for today�s "generalist" or 2D/3D production artist.

Over 6 1/2 hours of lecture.

Topics Covered

Masking
Selections
Compositing
Digital Painting

Color Correcting
Photo-Collage
Layer Techniques
Workflow Customization

Chapters: Disc One


01. Basics and Actions
02. Brushes and Presets
03. Adjusting Layers and Styles
04. Selections
05. Raster and Vectors
06. Creating Graphics
07. Digital Painting

Chapters Disc two

01. Render Pass Compositing
02. Sky Replacement Part 1
03. Sky Replacement Part 2
04. Texture Collage Part 1
05. Texture Collage Part 2

Instructor Bio:

Dave Pasciuto has been working professionally in the entertainment industry for over twelve years on various projects for film, broadcast, video games, web, print and illustration. Dave worked as the senior designer and animator for Reality Check Studios on many projects for CBS, ABC and ESPN, including: the Super Bowl XXXVIII Stadium Open and the Hellboy, X-Men 2 and Terminator 3 commercial spots. Prior to his film and broadcast work, Dave spent eight years in the video game industry as a lead artist for several popular titles including: Electronic Arts NBA Live '96, '99 and 2000, PGA Tour '96, '98 and over eleven other "old school" games for the Sega Genesis and GameGear. He has also designed over 25 websites including projects for First Media Works, ClearChannel Radio and The Gnomon Workshop.