In this workshop, environment artist Olivier Dubard goes through the process of building an environment from concept to finish, using a wide range of software including SketchBook Pro, Maya, Photoshop, ZBrush, Mari, V-Ray and Nuke. These chapters demonstrate what it takes to be a well rounded environment artist for film, as Olivier goes from an initial 2D sketch, to the step-by-step finalizing of a full shot. He explains his workflow for concepting, modeling, texturing, lookDev, lighting, precompositing, paintovers and quick mattepainting. For those looking to explore a professional pipeline for quick and effective environment construction, this title offers a myriad of tips and techniques.
