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In today’s visual-centric world, the power of design is undeniable – particularly when trying to gain attention in crowded marketplace. Yet, so many aspiring artists and professionals grapple with creating designs that truly resonate, make an impact, or stand the test of time. You’ve likely faced the frustration of your artwork getting lost in the noise, or felt the sting of a design that doesn’t evoke the desired reaction. Perhaps you’ve looked at iconic designs and wondered, “What’s their secret?“. It’s a challenging journey, from conceptualising an idea to translating it into tangible design, especially in a market saturated with content. But imagine if you had the chance to delve deep into the world of design, guided by an industry expert, understanding those very principles that can transform your work from ordinary to stand-out. This course by Vladimir Chopine is your gateway to bridging those gaps, addressing your pain points, and raising your design skills. In this immersive course, you will delve into the art and design techniques that are key to crafting compelling promotional materials, with a special focus on elevating items for sale, including digital 3D model content for platforms like the DAZ 3D store. You’ll go beyond the foundational principles of poster and book cover design and gain mastery over advanced techniques that set your work apart in the marketplace. Our curriculum emphasizes practical, real-world applications, ensuring that every lesson is grounded in hands-on experience tailored for commercial success.

What Will I Learn? The course focuses on digital design principles and how to use 3d applications (DAZ Studio), Photoshop (or GIMP) and photos to create stunning cover designs for all types of print and digital media, including social media. - Deep Dive into Iconic Designs: Explore and understand the elements that make designs like the “Jaws” movie poster or “Jurassic Park” book cover iconic. Discover the magic behind unforgettable designs and how to apply those principles to your own creations. - Master Top-Level Design Principles: A comprehensive study of 7 fundamental design principles including Hierarchy, Balance, and Color Theory. Dive into each principle with hands-on activities, understanding their significance in creating impactful designs. - Learning from Mistakes: Delve into flawed designs to comprehend where they went wrong. This section will enhance your critical eye, helping you to avoid pitfalls and create designs that truly stand out. - Crafting Perfect Covers, Posters and Promos for Social Media / eCommerce using 3D applications, Photoshop, Stock and Photographic elements: Understand the nuances of designing for specific media types. From foundational principles like simplicity to intricate elements like composition & lighting, refine your skills for genre-specific design. - Photoshop Mastery for Compositing: Learn advanced Photoshop techniques tailored for poster and cover designs. Dive deep into compositing, color matching, depth creation, and text integration to produce cohesive and stunning visuals. - Typography Brilliance: Fonts speak volumes. Acquire the skills to select, integrate, and enhance text in your designs, ensuring they convey the right message while remaining visually pleasing. - Transitioning to the Business World: Hear first-hand from Vladimir Chopine about navigating the design market, building client relationships, and turning your designs into profitable ventures. Equip yourself not just as a designer, but as a market-savvy professional ready to make a mark in the industry. Course Requirements - PC or Mac with Adobe Photoshop installed. Optional alternative : GIMP. - Software to render artwork from 3D content such as DAZ studio - Basic knowledge of Photoshop About the Instructor : Vladimir Chopine ? Vladimir Chopine holds a Master’s degree (or its equivalent) in Marketing and has led a team of technologists at DSW ad agency, contributing to branding projects for renowned brands such as Intel, Iomega, Carrier, Marvel Studios and Kodak, among others. He is an acclaimed digital artist and photographer, with numerous awards to his name. In addition to owning and creating content for the training site Geekatplay Studio, he teaches on various platforms, including Udemy and Skillshare. His portfolio also includes a range of promotional and cover materials for movies, series, and publications. See a selection of his commercial artwork HERE

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