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Session 1 – Document Setup<\/h3>\t\t\t
Opening a new document in Photoshop, fine tuning your Wacom tablet, and color picker basics. (8:29)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 2 \u2013 The Layers Palette<\/h3>\t\t\t
Getting ready to sketch, by creating and working with new layers (3:19)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 3 \u2013 Brush Basics<\/h3>\t\t\t
Setting up your brush for sketching in Photoshop - (5:24)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 4 \u2013 Sketching in Photoshop<\/h3>\t\t\t
Sketches and silhouettes, developing a sketch using layers. (14:05)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 5 \u2013 Importing a Sketch<\/h3>\t\t\t
Bringing a pencil sketch into Photoshop and fine tuning it prior to inking. (13:38)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Session 6 – Freehand Inking<\/h3>\t\t\t
How to ink in Photoshop, by tracing over a sketch. (5:54)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 7 \u2013 The Pen Tool<\/h3>\t\t\t
How to use paths, anchor points and the pen tool (13:14)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 8 – Inking with the Pen Tool<\/h3>\t\t\t
Using the pen tool and stroking paths to achieve a smooth, clean inked cartoon. (37:29)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 9 \u2013 Ink Layer Cleanup<\/h3>\t\t\t
Cleaning up the ink lines and the introducing the Multiply Blend Mode (9:00)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 10 \u2013 Color Fills<\/h3>\t\t\t
Creating multiple color layers for individual selections and a flat color layer on which to paint (12:43)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Session 11 \u2013 Selections and Color <\/h3>\t\t\t
Why the layer method of cartooning makes for easy selections, and a few easy methods of changing color in your image (6:54)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 12 \u2013 Basic Color Theory<\/h3>\t\t\t
The color wheel and how to achieve a mood with color (3:15)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 13 \u2013 The Brush Engine<\/h3>\t\t\t
How to use the Photoshop brush engine. (22:18)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 14 – Brush Creation<\/h3>\t\t\t
How to create your own brushes in Photoshop from scratch and from a photo (35:46)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 15 \u2013 Lighting Basics<\/h3>\t\t\t
Deciding where to put light and shadow to achieve depth and form (7:52)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Session 16 – Dodge and Burn<\/h3>\t\t\t
The pros and cons of the Dodge and Burn tools. When to use them, when not to. (7:34)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 17 – Soft Light<\/h3>\t\t\t
Painting in black and white with the soft light blend mode. Sampling with the eyedropper for better paint blending. (17:57)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 18 \u2013 Painting<\/h3>\t\t\t
Painting in shade and color to achieve a brushed look (8:41)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 19 \u2013 Shadow and Light<\/h3>\t\t\t
Using the Multiply, Screen and Luminosity blend modes to achieve better light and shadow. (14:07)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 20 \u2013 More Painting<\/h3>\t\t\t
Refining the illustration using all of the previous shading, color, and lighting techniques (6:55)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Session 21 \u2013 Light and Layer Masks<\/h3>\t\t\t
Using light to add more life, and using layer masks for better non-destructive illustration (15:15)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 22 – Backgrounds and Composition<\/h3>\t\t\t
The \u2018less is more\u2019 approach to creating backgrounds and designing to allow for easy changes. (11:31)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 23 \u2013 Patterns and Texture<\/h3>\t\t\t
How to use patterns and texture to improve your image, without overdoing it. (18:42)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 24 – Final Touches<\/h3>\t\t\t
How to use Adjustment Layers and Vibrance to add a final polish to your cartoon (5:35)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>

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Session 25 – The Final Image<\/h3>\t\t\t
The finished cartoon and a little friendly advice (1:25)<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Learn from an award winning artist!<\/p>\n

The demand for cartoon illustration is booming. The creative industry is crying for artists who can work digitally. Photoshop has become the leading software for cartoonists and illustrators worldwide. Whether you’re cartooning for your own enjoyment, or you’re a traditional cartoonist looking to make the leap to digital, these lessons will walk you through the process of turning a sketch into a cartoon illustration. Patrick’s approach is easy enough for a beginner to learn cartooning, but is also full of valuable information for working industry professionals.<\/p>\n

This video will teach you how to use the Photoshop tools required for sketching, inking, flat color, shading & tone, patterns, textures, and brushes, from the perspective of a syndicated cartoonist producing work on a daily basis for publication across North America.<\/p>\n

This fast loading DVD ROM contains over 5 hours of video! The advanced interface allows the user to instantly jump to any of the 25 lessons with complete control over the playback. All the lesson files are included, so you can follow along at your own pace!<\/p>\n

If you have ever been intrigued by the art of cartooning, had a desire to create your own cartoons, or if you just want to look behind the scenes… experiencing the first-class instruction of Patrick, a successful working cartoonist, makes this disk a must for your library.<\/p>\n

Lessons Include:<\/p>\n

Document Setup
\nThe Layers Palette
\nBrush Basics
\nSketching in Photoshop
\nImporting a Sketch
\nFreehand Inking
\nThe Pen Tool
\nInking with the Pen Tool
\nInk Layer Cleanup
\nColor Fills
\nSelections and Color
\nBasic Color Theory
\nThe Brush Engine
\nBrush Creation
\nLighting Basics
\nDodge and Burn
\nSoft Light
\nPainting
\nShadow and Light
\nMore Painting
\nLight and Layer Masks
\nBackgrounds and Composition
\nPatterns and Texture
\nFinal Touches
\nThe Final Image<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2981,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"product_cat":[414],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-3044","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-digital-art","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"downloadable","11":"virtual","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nCARTOON Illustration Techniques in Photoshop - PhotoshopCAFE<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to create cartoon art in Photoshop. 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