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Portfolio Cover Page

Post by sshiffermiller » Sun Jan 09, 2011 4:13 am

I've been working on a cover page for my academic portfolio. I just thought I would share, and open up to any ideas or critiques you folks may have. The idea I have with the sketch to watercolor to render is to show a bit of process as it is an application portfolio showcasing my school work to date.The figure (yes, me) is displaying that every detail, even the tipping chairs, has been carefully executed. Anyway, let me know what you think. Sorry you have seen a similar scene several times now, but I think I've made some good alterations.
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Re: Portfolio Cover Page

Post by Fletch » Sun Jan 09, 2011 12:48 pm

Like it a lot. :gj: Looks like a photo with mixed media.

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Re: Portfolio Cover Page

Post by prym990 » Fri Jan 14, 2011 5:53 pm

:clap: wow this looks great...how did you do it??...i sooo wanna learn this skill.. :^:

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Re: Portfolio Cover Page

Post by derei » Fri Jan 14, 2011 6:25 pm

Indeed awesome ! :hat:
Please tell us how you did it.
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Re: Portfolio Cover Page

Post by sshiffermiller » Sat Jan 15, 2011 4:34 pm

Thanks guys... Well I used the sketchup output and some trace paper to sketch a version of it, then I used the sketchup output with photosketcher to make a watercolor looking version. Then of course I did the rendered version. So I had the three layers in photoshop and selected and deleted areas of each layer, with feathering, to make it a smooth transition from sketch to render. My "Signature" was actually rendered as an emitter, but the figure was added in photoshop, along with some glowing effects.

I hope this makes sense... If not, I can explain better.

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Re: Portfolio Cover Page

Post by prym990 » Tue Feb 01, 2011 6:58 pm

hey thanks...genius work :clap: ...i gave it a try but ya am still practicing anyways just take a look of what i did
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Re: Portfolio Cover Page

Post by sshiffermiller » Thu Feb 03, 2011 2:10 am

It looks good! I cannot stop using the technique now! One thing, if you are good with a pencil, I think it looks really great if you can do a real hand sketch, but otherwise maybe some messing around could make the sketchy part look a bit more like a hand sketch. Have fun!

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Re: Portfolio Cover Page

Post by Fletch » Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:11 pm

Check out the free styles at Sketchupartists.org to help you combine with Twilight for an effect more like the original.

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Re: Portfolio Cover Page

Post by zoyoshe » Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:05 am

What are the best printers to use for portfolio samples? I'm a graphic designer and will be moving to Atlanta in July. I have'nt need to show a portfolio for years now and wanted feedback on some of the brands that other graphic designers use for portfolio prints. I used to have an Epson (the model number escapes me) and was quite happy with it. Is it still the best on the market for home use? Or has another brand supplanted it? Really I want to know what brands are being used and the quality of the prints.

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