Creating Your Best Work: Training Your Eyes to Edit
summary
Practical checklist for fixing stuck illustrations: prioritize composition (use rule of thirds, focal pointing, remove tangents), lock down value early (pick a key, map local values, nudge with levels and curves or flatten maps), then choose palettes and unify with a color map and saturation control (use hue/saturation, Color Balance, Selective Color, layer masks). Workflow fixes: flip canvas, zoom out, take breaks, finish-not-perfect. Assignments: remake a year‑old piece, save value/color maps, post before/after.
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chapters (33)
- 0:00Introduction and warm-up
- 1:10Artist background and journey
- 3:21The Adobe creative residency
- 5:04Developing a focused portfolio
- 7:16Overview of the talk structure
- 9:00The value of sketching process
- 11:07Art vs. the Artist
- 13:03Fundamentals of design
- 15:37Composition and rule of thirds
- 18:06Guiding the viewer's eye
- 20:54Fixing composition tangents
- 22:40Introduction to value
- 24:34Contrast and mood
- 28:28Value correction case study
- 31:24Local values and lighting
- 34:33Practical tips for value
- 36:10Color theory basics
- 38:43Using color for mood
- 41:03Color correction techniques
- 44:12Saturation and depth
- 46:43Color relationships and harmony
- 48:54Summary of design checklist
- 53:30Building a visual library
- 55:37Reference and goal setting
- 58:54Tips for overcoming ruts
- 1:00:51Workflow and excitement
- 1:02:57Constructive criticism and mediums
- 1:05:12Mental headspace and mindset
- 1:07:41Curating social media
- 1:09:50Treating yourself as a friend
- 1:11:22Finished not perfect
- 1:12:50Final takeaways and action items
- 1:14:16Conclusion and Q&A
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