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Design Isometric Environments for Games

Jonathan Lam
FREELessons: 16Length: 2.5 hours
Game DesignAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorIllustrationConcept ArtGraphic Design
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1.1 Introduction

Welcome to the Design Isometric Environments for Games course. The objective of this course is to learn how to create an isometric environment using both Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Topics covered in this course will include creating isometric guidelines, creating isometric props, and also basic composition, colour and design.

1.Introduction
1 lesson, 01:08

1.1
Introduction
01:08

2.Planning
2 lessons, 16:36

2.1
Creating an Isometric Grid
07:17

2.2
Sketching the Design
09:19

3.Props
10 lessons, 1:55:27

3.1
Isometric Box
15:18

3.2
Signpost
05:50

3.3
Cart Top Frame
10:56

3.4
Cart Bottom Frame
10:18

3.5
Cart Roof
12:44

3.6
Outer Tent Frame
15:41

3.7
Tent Roof
14:44

3.8
Tent Roof Colour
14:30

3.9
Isometric Anvil
10:04

3.10
Flag and Fruit
05:22

4.Final Environment
2 lessons, 13:14

4.1
Setting Up and Arranging the Props
06:34

4.2
Adding Final Touches
06:40

5.Conclusion
1 lesson, 01:14

5.1
Conclusion
01:14

1.1 Introduction

Hey guys, and welcome to Designing Isometric Environments for Games. My name is Jonathan Lam with tuts+ and I've been working as a concept artist and designer at the indie game company, Eterna Studios. My latest work includes the Kickstarter funded game which is called Eminence: Xander's Tales. In this course, I'll be going through my methods and thoughts when creating isometric environment artwork. We'll start by planning out our sketch and creating a good composition before moving into Illustrator to create our isometric props. Some of the major topics we'll be discussing in this course will include how to use an isometric grid, using the grid to create isometric props, and combining your props into an isometric environment. By the end of the course, you'll have developed a good understanding of how to create professional isometric designs for your illustrations in video games. So let's go ahead and get started by moving on to the first chapter.

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Jonathan Lam
Jonathan Lam
Hi everyone! My name is Jonathan Lam and I'm a Digital Artist on a mission to empower, educate and inspire creative students just like you to gain the creative skills you desire! Currently I work for Ubisoft as a concept and game artist. My skills range from graphic design, illustration, animation, 3D modelling/sculpting, concept art and video editing. Some of the projects I've worked on include Hungry Shark World, Hungry Shark Evolution, Starbeard and the Kickstarter Funded Game called Eminence: Xander's Tales. I've also worked with many high profile clients including Riot Games, Sony Entertainment, Hasbro and Google as a graphic designer and illustrator.
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