FZDSCHOOLDetails are important. However, knowing where, why and when to apply details can save time and make your designs more effective. In this episode, we break down the importance of first, second and third level details, discusses where to lead the eye by understanding focal points, shows why silhouettes are important and finally, how to use the right foundations before jumping into design.
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Design Cinema - Episode 107 - How to Add DetailsFZDSCHOOL2020-08-21 | Details are important. However, knowing where, why and when to apply details can save time and make your designs more effective. In this episode, we break down the importance of first, second and third level details, discusses where to lead the eye by understanding focal points, shows why silhouettes are important and finally, how to use the right foundations before jumping into design.
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Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - Episode 112 - Targeting Your PortfolioFZDSCHOOL2024-05-05 | In this episode, Feng discusses how to target your portfolio for the entertainment industry.
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - Episode 111 - What is Entertainment DesignFZDSCHOOL2024-04-20 | In this episode, Feng discusses what is Entertainment Design.
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Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - Episode 110 - What AI Cannot DoFZDSCHOOL2024-04-13 | In this episode, Feng discusses what AI can't do when it comes to entertainment design.
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Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - Episode 109 - Design BreakdownFZDSCHOOL2021-05-03 | This episode breaks down the design process in order to simplify the approach. This method provides a logical way to add details without overthinking.
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - Episode 108 - Design BasicsFZDSCHOOL2020-11-19 | Concept art has matured significantly in the past 25 years, especially in the gaming industry. To find a job today, students need to understand how the industry has changed and what roles are available to them. In turn, they have to cater their portfolios to target these roles. In this episode, we discuss the design basics necessary to build a valuable portfolio and showcases several examples.
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Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - Episode 106 - Getting a JobFZDSCHOOL2020-07-14 | Finding your first design job in the gaming industry can be difficult. However, there are steps you can take to raise the odds. It starts by understanding the production pipeline and your job tasks. Using this knowledge, plan on building a matching portfolio which shows off your best skills.
In this episode, we will guide you through this process, share examples, suggest portfolio contents and discuss his first experiences in the industry.
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Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - Episode 105 - Time ManagementFZDSCHOOL2020-06-26 | When learning, it’s important to push yourself to finish projects and meet deadlines. In this episode, we break down a drawing into 3 manageable days and focuses on the importance of day 1. The goal is to find your design by the first day. This will bring down the overall stress level and give you plenty of time to add polish and details.
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Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - Episode 104 - Environmental CompositionFZDSCHOOL2020-04-17 | In this episode, we cover 3 fundamental rules for achieving professional level environmental compositions. First is choosing a good camera position. Second, selecting the correct FOV or lens. Finally, staging the scene with the foreground, mid-ground and background elements.
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Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - Episode 103 - Intro to DesignFZDSCHOOL2019-12-20 | In this Star Wars special episode of Design Cinema, we share our approach for adopting design languages to existing IPs.
We use the 1977 Star Wars and the 1998 Japanese anime series, Cowboy Bebop, as product examples. We raise the questions: “What if you were hired to design for these projects? What would you do?”
Follow along as we break down the design processes and explain the importance of each step.
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Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - EP 102 - Intro to Digital PaintingFZDSCHOOL2019-11-11 | Digital painting is a broad term. Too many students tend to jump into Photoshop and attempt to emulate what they see online, without first understanding the fundamentals. Instead of focusing on brush types, layer settings and other PS tricks, we discuss the basics of lighting and value.
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Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - EP 101 - Sketching 101FZDSCHOOL2019-10-22 | The ability to communicate with hand-drawn sketches is a fundamental skill that all designers should possess. For episode 101, we bring the series back to its roots and focus on the basics of sketching.
This episode starts by separating various subject matters by drawing difficulty. Next, we take one of the easier subjects (tree roots), and breaks down the steps from initial rough layout to final presentation with line-weights and marker wash.
Finally, we share tips on best body position for sketching, wacom settings and Photoshop brush creation.
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - EP 100 - TOP 10 TIPS + FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE REBOOTFZDSCHOOL2019-10-08 | We’ve finally made it to episode 100! We started Design Cinema in 2009 and exactly 10 years later, we’ve hit our 100th episode. Thank you everyone for watching and supporting us.
In the past 10 years, the concept design industry has grown in popularity. There are now thousands of professional concept artists all around the world. In addition, more and more people are pursuing this career path every day.
We’ve prepared these tips to help guide those of you who are taking your first steps into the entertainment design industry.
For the first half of the video, we go through our top ten tips. In the second half, we take the classic games, Final Fantasy VII, and do our own take on some of the environments.
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - EP 99 - Sketching with PhotosFZDSCHOOL2019-08-31 | Sketching is a process most designers use in the beginning stages of a project. It’s one of the fastest methods for idea exploration. With access to new media, we can further enhance this approach.
Google Image Search, together with Pinterest, Flickr, etc., give us instant access to thousands of images. Instead of merely collecting these images for reference, we can use them directly in a technique I’d like to call, “sketching with photos.”
Unlike photo-bashing, these photos are not meant to appear in the final image. Instead, we use these photos to “sketch.” Combining this method together with traditional sketching can help you find inspiration and discover fresh design directions.
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - EP 98 - Cinematic LightingFZDSCHOOL2019-07-19 | In this episode, we focus on cinematic lighting. By treating photographic environments as physical film locations, we approach the image from a completely different mindset. Instead of thinking about how to paint, we focus on where to place stage lights.
The lighting setup used in this episode is utilized by many Hollywood films. By placing a backlight behind the subject, it creates a silhouette that’s easy to read. For students who are learning, this process is less intimidating and places the emphasis on thinking rather than painting.
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - EP 97 – Planning Your WorkflowFZDSCHOOL2019-05-21 | When learning, give yourself a design goal, set a realistic deadline and establish a consistent workflow. In this episode, we will be demonstrating these processes step by step. We will be taking the theme of “scientific research ship” and expanding it into several key frames.
The first step always involves finding good references. Next, list out the design objectives and set a deadline. Third, use rough sketches to find the composition and initial design direction. Finally, do a mood and lighting pass by using photo-bashing to speed up the process.
By following this production workflow, you will have a clear direction before committing to the final image. This will help you save time and frustration down the road.
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - EP 96 - Japanese Inspired Canyon HomesFZDSCHOOL2019-05-03 | Welcome to Episode 96 of Design Cinema. In this episode, we will design an environment which looks new and iconic yet retains enough familiar elements to stay grounded. We will use the “Forms Follows Function” method outlined in Episode 95.
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - EP 95 - Form Follows Function Complete PresentationFZDSCHOOL2019-04-05 | Form Follows Function Complete Presentation
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRFZDSCHOOL Live StreamFZDSCHOOL2019-03-08 | ...Design Cinema - EP 94 - Form Follows FunctionFZDSCHOOL2019-03-01 | Form Follows Function
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - EP 92 - Extracting Perspective From Photo PlateFZDSCHOOL2018-12-21 | How to Avoid Common Mistakes Using Photo Plate
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - EP 91 - Camera PerspectiveFZDSCHOOL2018-12-11 | Understanding basics of perspective through camera
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJR10 Beginner Drawing Tips - DC 90FZDSCHOOL2018-04-04 | We share our ten drawing tips for beginners.
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema – EP 89 - Just Draw!FZDSCHOOL2018-03-22 | Going back to the basics - just draw!
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - Design for Science Fiction - Part 04FZDSCHOOL2017-06-14 | Design Cinema – Design for Science Fiction – Part 04
In this episode, we demonstrate the process our studio uses when adopting an IP from novel to film.
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - Design for Science Fiction - Part 03FZDSCHOOL2017-06-07 | Design Cinema – Design for Science Fiction – Part 03
In this episode, we demonstrate the process our studio uses when adopting an IP from novel to film.
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - Designing for Science Fiction - Part 02FZDSCHOOL2017-05-26 | Design Cinema – Designing for Science Fiction – Part 02
In this episode of Design Cinema, we share how to start the design process for science fiction.
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - Designing for Science Fiction - Part 01FZDSCHOOL2017-05-19 | Design Cinema - Designing for Science Fiction - Part 01
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Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - Sketching FF VI while Q&A - Part 02FZDSCHOOL2017-03-30 | Sketching FF VI while Q&A - Part 02
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - Sketching FF VI while Q&A - Part 01FZDSCHOOL2017-03-24 | Sketching FF VI while Q&A - Part 01
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema - EP 88 - IP Creation with Design ThinkingFZDSCHOOL2016-06-10 | IP Creation with Design Thinking
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Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema Podcast EP 6 – Learning On Your OwnFZDSCHOOL2016-03-04 | Thank you for watching and please subscribe to FZD School: http://bit.ly/2rF25ao
Watch All Episodes of Design Cinema: http://bit.ly/2r2XFJRDesign Cinema Podcast EP 2 – Landing That JobFZDSCHOOL2016-01-29 | Thank you for watching and please subscribe to FZD School: http://bit.ly/2rF25ao