Composite an iMac Render into an Incredible Apple Advertisement

July 7th, 2010 Posted in 3D, Design, Techniques by Bruno Kenzo

A little while back, when CG.CreativeFan had just launched, we published a tutorial about modeling, texturing and rendering an iMac in Cinema4D that would be the basis for a product advertisement tutorial in the future.  Well, the wait is over, as here is the promised tutorial.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to take a 3D render of an iMac, and composite it into a scene.  You’ll then learn how to take a variety of 3D abstract elements, textures and images to create an incredible advertisement.  You’ll learn about composition, color usage and the use of abstract elements in design.

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Combine 3D Geometric Shapes and Flowing Lines for a Sleek iPhone Ad

June 30th, 2010 Posted in 3D, Design by Joe Moore

Abstract and geometric 3D shapes are an incredibly useful element when designing.  They create the illusion of motion, add diversity to an artwork, and also provide an excellent splash of color.  When combined with flowing lines, it can create a beautiful cosmic style background that can work well in a variety of situations.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a variety of 3D geometric shapes and combine them with some abstract flowing lines and a splash of color to create a vibrant and exciting sleek iPhone product advertisement.  You’ll walk away with added knowledge of how to use these techniques in your own work.

If you have any questions, let us know in the comments.  Let’s get started!

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How To Create A Clean and Professional Resume

June 9th, 2010 Posted in Design by Chris Creed

It’s always important to make yourself stand out from the crowd when searching and applying for jobs.  However, during times when competition for jobs is higher, this becomes even more important.  Having a custom designed resume that is something other than a black and white resume with Times New Roman can go a long way to conveying professionalism and creativity.

In this tutorial we’ll be looking at how to build a clean and professional resume design in Photoshop that will help you stand out from the crowd.

Please leave a comment below if you have any questions and Chris will try help out.

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Create an Awesome Number-Based Illustration

May 19th, 2010 Posted in Design, Illustration by Bram Vanhaeren

Combining the power of some of Photoshop’s most basic tools can yield awesome results.  The power of the pen tool, when mastered, can allow a designer to create nearly anything in their creative vision.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to combine the power of the pen tool with some patterns and shapes to create an awesome illustration.   Designer Bram Vanhaeren will walk you through his technique for working at print quality, using various compositional techniques to achieve a creative result.  You’ll also learn some great tips for workflow, along with learning a variety of skills that you can apply in your own design works.

Hopefully you enjoy the tutorial, let us know in the comments if you have any questions, suggestions or just to say hi.

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Create an Eco-Friendly Nature Themed Composition

May 5th, 2010 Posted in Design, Photomanipulation by Joe Moore

When working in the field of graphic design, it is not always necessary to use excessively advanced techniques in order to achieve quality results.  One of the things that makes a great designer is the mastery of simple techniques, such as stock isolation, composition, blending and color.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create an eco-friendly, nature themed composition for a TV product ad.  You’ll be taken through step by step how to set up the background, control the depth of field, add the foreground subject, and additional elements to create a finished composition.  And best of all, you’ll see how the simplest techniques in Photoshop can come together to create a sharp, polished and creative finished result.

If you have any questions or suggestions, let us know in the comments!

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Design an Out of this World Laptop Advertisement

April 21st, 2010 Posted in Design by Joe Moore

Laptops and computers provide an excellent subject for composition and design.  They provide several dimensions where elements can be placed, and they naturally have a depth that can be exploited.  They can be illustrated to express the performance, the creativity, or the gaming aspects of computing.

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to design an out of this world cosmic advertisement for a laptop/tablet style PC.  These techniques can easily be applied for stock manipulation and advertising a variety of products, and you’ll learn some great tips for dealing with a variety of stock images and design situations.

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