Creationism Corner Art School: Planning and Teacher Enrolment Thread - General

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[QUOTE=dgg;28307574]I can help on the technical aspects and basics.[/QUOTE] Would you be willing to write a tutorial of some type? -- [u][b]Tutorial Writing Enrolment:[/b][/u] [b]Drawing[/b] - Basic Anatomy: [i]Open[/i] - Hands: [i]Open[/i] - Heads/faces: [i]Open[/i] - Perspective: [i]Open[/i] - Shading: [i]Open[/i] - Colouring: [i]Open[/i] - Additional information, techniques: [i]Open to multiple[/i] [b]General[/b] - Colour Composition: ChestyMcGee <Done> - Base Colour: Detlef <Done> [b]Programs:[/b] - Intro to Adobe Photoshop: [i]Open[/i] - Intro to Adobe Illustrator: Ruskian - Intro to Adobe Flash: Greeneyes <Done> - Intro to Gimp (?): [i]Open[/i] - (any others?) [b]Digital Art[/b] - Painting/colouring techniques: [i]Open[/i] - Filter Rape: Detlef ((updated in OP))

Paint Tool Sai could probably be added to the program list.

filter rape. WHAT

Intro to Photoshop. How to prepear your scanned Linart for colouring. I think someone else more experienced should cover Perspective and Shading, but if no one else takes it then sure. And if Detlef pulls out of Filterrape then I'll take it.

No let Fiskepudding do filter rape. Seriously

[QUOTE=Detlef;28308454]No let Fiskepudding do filter rape. Seriously[/QUOTE] Can I make an example of what not to do with filters for your tutorial? :v:

So for my tutorial, what do you want me to go over? Just the tools and their uses? The effects? Specific design or art (such as logo's etc)? I can include all of those sorta things, if people would want me too.

[QUOTE=BipolarPanda;28308562]Can I make an example of what not to do with filters for your tutorial? :v:[/QUOTE] But that's the fun part!

[QUOTE=Detlef;28308643]But that's the fun part![/QUOTE] Fine :(

[QUOTE=Ruskian;28308596]So for my tutorial, what do you want me to go over? Just the tools and their uses? The effects? Specific design or art (such as logo's etc)? I can include all of those sorta things, if people would want me too.[/QUOTE] Start with just an intro, so basics, tools, effects and possibly work through an example piece. -- OP updated

Ok Greeneyes, I've got some other work to do, so I'll try and make it as I go along.

Andrew Loomis' has a brill series of instructional art books worth checking out. [url=http://alexhays.com/loomis/]All available for download for free.[/url]

[QUOTE=kevlar jens;28309228]Andrew Loomis' has a brill series of instructional art books worth checking out. [url=http://alexhays.com/loomis/]All available for download for free.[/url][/QUOTE] Wow those are awesome. The list of resources I've collected if getting huge now.

[QUOTE=kevlar jens;28309228]Andrew Loomis' has a brill series of instructional art books worth checking out. [url=http://alexhays.com/loomis/]All available for download for free.[/url][/QUOTE] At first I thought you had to click on them as they were flying at the fox. Then I scrolled down...

[QUOTE=Detlef;28308327]filter rape. WHAT[/QUOTE] Haha, Is there a particular tutorial you want to do?

YES I want to do a how to make a comic tut

Sorry but count me out of the Illustrator tut. Shits going down on my end.

[QUOTE=Ruskian;28310878]Sorry but count me out of the Illustrator tut. Shits going down on my end.[/QUOTE] Then I can take it.

[QUOTE=dgg;28310922]Then I can take it.[/QUOTE] If you can quit singing long enough

OP list has been updated. dgg are you sure you want to do the intro for both photoshop and illustrator? I can probably do the perspective tut, we just need some people to do anatomy, faces and hands. [editline]27th February 2011[/editline] Remember if you find any links to useful art resources/tuts message them to me please!

lololololololololicanmakeone on constructive criticism again lolololololololol

[QUOTE=Greeneyes;28319672]dgg are you sure you want to do the intro for both photoshop and illustrator?[/QUOTE] Yeah, why not?

No reason, just checking that you have time to do both.

[QUOTE=Greeneyes;28321049]No reason, just checking that you have time to do both.[/QUOTE] Well, what is the time limit?

If anyone could make an actionscript one, that could be useful

[QUOTE=k00lwhip;28320693]lololololololololicanmakeone on constructive criticism again lolololololololol[/QUOTE] on it trolololol

[QUOTE=dgg;28321672]Well, what is the time limit?[/QUOTE] No time limit as such, but it would be good not to wait ages for everyone's tutorials to be done. So if you don't mind writing several it would be great! [editline]27th February 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=BipolarPanda;28321691]If anyone could make an actionscript one, that could be useful[/QUOTE] I'll cover some actionscript in my tuts but it'll be more of a copy and paste job for a certain effect. If you want to learn actionscript I'd get a book on it. [editline]27th February 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=k00lwhip;28320693]lololololololololicanmakeone on constructive criticism again lolololololololol[/QUOTE] I'd like to include your CC tut. Would you also be willing to write a tutorial on something else as well?

A Brief Introduction to mould making and casting. In this tutorial I'll be covering: - Basics. Types of common materials used. - A simple 1 part (open) mould - A 2 part mould - Examples of casts and moulds made by me Basics & Types of materials. So the first thing you want to do is either source the object you want to cast or make one from clay. If you've sourced the object or wanting to cast from life then you can skip to casting. If you're making a large scale object from clay you can optionally build an armature depending on the size. An armature is a framework around which the sculpture is built. A typical one would consist of a 2x2 timber length and then chicken wire or wire rod wrapped around it or shaped around it to give it a basic shape. The clay work needs to be at it's highest quality as all the details, bumps, toolmarks will be visible later. Once you're happy with the clay work you need to think what parts are going to be cast or what parts may be difficult to cast. Take for example if you're casting a face. There aren't any difficult bits to cast or any protruding shapes. But if you're casting an object which has undercuts - that is if some of the object curves round making it difficult to cast and REMOVE from the mould, you need to take it into consideration. Some sections may need to be cast separately, take the headcrab from half-life for example. It's main body can be done in a 1 or 2 part mould, but the legs will need to be done separately as the legs are too long and bend making it difficult to remove from the cast. Types of materials. Primarily if you're making the object from scratch, clay is your best friend. You don't need to buy any fancy clay that stays dry for 12 hours la-de-da. Just make sure you occasionally spray or wash it with water. If you've finished for the day, drape a damp cloth which covers all of it. When you come to cast the clay you have quite a few options. Primarily Plaster of Paris is the cheapest and best method. You can get a few good moulds before it deteriorates. Silicone is more expensive and should be used for mass moulds. Fibreglass can also be used straight onto the clay for a rough cast (but the clay will need to be sprayed with paint or foiled, pretty awkward and messy) Modroc or plaster bandage can be used but that's primarily used for casting on the body or supporting the casting process. When it comes to filling the finished mould there's a massively wide range of materials. Such are: expanding foam, latex, fibreglass, Jesmonite (like plaster but 10x harder) silicone, gelatine, plastics. A simple 1 part or open mould. These are the easiest ones to achieve and are generally used for prosthetics, architrave, simple mould casting or anything where the back does not need to be visible. If you're going to cast a face or body part, PLEASE DON'T directly use plaster or paris on your victim as it can reach up to 60 degrees C. Toasty... IF you want to cast the body, you'll need to use alginate. Alginate is a natural compound and is used for dental teeth casts, also it gives off a minty scent. Depending on the brand and instructions it's usually 1 part alginate to 2 part water. Mix vigorously for 30 seconds and paste on. (please note warm water DRAMATICALLY speeds up setting time) If you're doing the face, apply some vaseline to eyebrows, beards and tie the hair back. Ensure that your victim can breathe either by giving them a tube to breathe through or a few straws up the nose. Please make sure they're not claustrophobic and try not to make them laugh as it distorts the alginate. The alginate will set pretty quickly, so cut some strips of modroc or plaster bandage up. Wet them in a bowl and layer over the alginate. This will reinforce it and will make it easier to remove the alginate when dry. When set, you can remove it and it's ready to be poured in with plaster. If you are doing large 1 part moulds, it is advised to reinforce the plaster with a wide woven fabric to prevent the plaster from cracking. If you have a highly detailed object you'd traditionally do a watery plaster wash over it. You'd flick the watery plaster onto the mould and let it set. The reason why you don't pour or smear it on as it will create bubbles and imperfections in the plaster cast. Once you've done one layer you can go a bit thicker then normal consistency. A good ratio for plaster is to fill a bucket 3/4 or more with water. Gradually add the plaster fist full by fist full making sure you crumble up large clumps. As the plaster begins to peak and make an island in the bucket add a few more and then mix thoroughly. [IMG]http://img829.imageshack.us/i/40840193.jpg[/IMG][URL="http://img829.imageshack.us/i/40840193.jpg/"][IMG]http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/2925/40840193.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL="http://img156.imageshack.us/i/19668036.jpg/"][IMG]http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/6668/19668036.jpg[/IMG][/URL] 2 part moulds. 2 part moulds rely on the same principles and materials of a 1 part mould but they are more complex. You will need to acknowledge where the mould line would go. Usually where there is the least detail or where it's the easiest to repair. Once both sides are completed you can crack open the mould, clean it up and pour whatever you want in. The next step is to seal up the line and form together either by using the same substance you used to pour in it or car filler (U-pol) works very well. It's advised that you should also pour some inside the 2 parts when they're together to reinforce it. The majority of casts are made from fibreglass due to the lightness and durability. [URL="http://img51.imageshack.us/i/32126179.jpg/"][IMG]http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/2929/32126179.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Examples of objects and casts by me. [URL]http://img232.imageshack.us/slideshow/webplayer.php?id=027sua.jpg[/URL] Latest W I P: [URL="http://img26.imageshack.us/i/p1000747k.jpg/"][IMG]http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/6446/p1000747k.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

Nice work, thanks! When the threads up, I'll get you to post it there and it'll be linked in the OP so that it can be found easily.