Building in Adobe Substance 3D with James Tralie (Episode 4) | The Brief | Adobe Creative Cloud
TLDRIn this episode of 'The Brief', James Tralie, a NASA producer and animator, is inspired by a box sent by Adobe to create a dreamy 3D environment. He is tasked with designing a structure of his dreams, using elements from his surroundings. James incorporates a lamp from his space into his design using Adobe Substance Sampler, and uses a photo of his room as a base, filling it with vibrant plants and life from Adobe Stock. He also textures a column in Adobe Substance Painter to add a jungle feel. After Effects is used for matte painting, combining various elements into the 3D environment. The final piece comes to life with sound design in Adobe Premiere. James invites viewers to share their dream environments and encourages them to explore Adobe Creative Cloud.
Takeaways
- 🎨 James Tralie, a NASA producer and animator, creates dreamy 3D environments and is featured in 'The Brief' series by Adobe.
- 📦 Adobe sends James a box of inspiration, including a prompt to design a structure or architectural element of his dreams.
- 🔍 The first task is to find a shape or texture in the surroundings to incorporate into the design, emphasizing the importance of lighting design.
- 💡 A lamp in James' space is chosen for its aesthetic appeal and scanned to be included in the final 3D piece.
- 🌈 A vibrant poster in the box inspires the color palette, aiming for a scene filled with colorful life.
- 📏 A ruler and the golden ratio are included for compositional harmony in the design.
- 🌿 A wooden cube provides color and texture inspiration, aiming to create a light, airy, and inviting space.
- 🌲 James envisions transforming his space into a tropical jungle oasis with vibrant colors and plants.
- 🔍 Adobe Stock Library is used for gathering environmental, color, and texture inspiration for the 3D piece.
- 🖼️ Photoshop is utilized to create a 3D model of the space by cutting out windows from a photo of James' room.
- 🌺 Adobe Substance Sampler is used to create a 3D model of the lamp, and Adobe Substance Painter for texturing a column to add a jungle feel.
- 🎨 After Effects is employed for matte painting, combining videos and photos into a dreamy background for the 3D environment.
- 🎥 Adobe Premiere finalizes the project with sound design, bringing the scene to life.
Q & A
What is the name of the series featured in the video?
-The series is called 'The Brief'.
Who is the main character in the video and what is his profession?
-The main character is James Tralie, a producer and animator at NASA who also creates 3D environments.
What does the box sent by Adobe contain and what is its purpose?
-The box contains a prompt to design a structure or architectural element of one's dreams, along with various items for inspiration such as a card, a poster, a ruler, the golden ratio, a wooden cube, and a textured base.
What is the first task given by the item prompt in the box?
-The first task is to find a shape or texture in one's immediate surroundings that they are drawn to and incorporate it into the design.
How does James Tralie plan to incorporate the lamp from his space into his design?
-James plans to photo scan the lamp and bring it into the final piece of his design.
What role does the vibrant colorful poster play in the design process?
-The poster serves as inspiration for the color palette of the scene, aiming for a vibrant and colorful life.
What does James Tralie use the ruler and golden ratio for in his design?
-He uses the ruler and golden ratio to ensure that the piece is harmonious, well composed, and follows a balanced design.
How does James Tralie use Adobe Stock Library for his project?
-James uses the Adobe Stock Library to find color, texture, and environmental inspiration, including videos and photos that he downloads to create a dreamy background for the scene.
What software does James use to create a 3D model of the lamp?
-James uses Adobe Substance Sampler to create a 3D model of the lamp from the photos he took.
How does Adobe Substance Painter contribute to the project?
-Adobe Substance Painter allows James to design textures for his scenes, enabling him to mix different colors and textures to achieve the desired look for the worn, weathered column.
What is the final step in bringing the scene to life according to the video?
-The final step is to bring the composite scene into Adobe Premiere, where sound design is added to make the piece come to life.
Outlines
🎨 Introduction to The Brief and Inspiration Unboxing
James Tralie, a NASA producer and animator, introduces the video series 'The Brief' by Adobe, where creators receive a box of inspiration to create art. He opens the box to find a prompt to design a dream structure or architectural element. The first item that catches his attention is a card prompting him to incorporate a shape or texture from his surroundings into his design, which he chooses to be a lamp with good lighting design. The box also contains a vibrant poster for color inspiration, a ruler and the golden ratio for composition, and a wooden cube for color and texture. James aims to transform his space into an inviting, light, and airy jungle oasis filled with tropical plants and vibrant colors.
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Keywords
💡Adobe Substance 3D
💡Producer and Animator
💡Adobe Creative Cloud
💡3D Environments
💡Photo Scan
💡Adobe Substance Sampler
💡Adobe Substance Painter
💡Adobe After Effects
💡Adobe Premiere
💡Golden Ratio
💡Matte Painting
Highlights
James Tralie, a producer and animator at NASA, is featured in the episode discussing his creative process.
Adobe sends creators a box of inspiration to create an art piece, with a prompt to design a structure or architectural element of their dreams.
Tralie emphasizes the importance of good lighting design in elevating the final product of creative work.
He uses a lamp in his workspace as inspiration for the shape and texture in his design.
A vibrant, colorful poster from the box serves as inspiration for the color palette of the scene.
The golden ratio and a ruler are included in the box to help create a harmonious and well-composed scene.
A wooden cube provides color and texture inspiration for the design.
Tralie aims to create a light, airy space that feels inviting for the viewer.
He envisions transforming his space into a jungle oasis filled with tropical plants and vibrant colors.
Adobe Stock Library is used for finding color, texture, and environmental inspiration.
Tralie models his room in 3D software, incorporating plants and life elements from Adobe Stock.
He photo scans a lamp and a column to bring them into the final piece using Adobe Substance Sampler and Painter.
Adobe Substance Painter is used to design textures with multiple layers for a worn, weathered look.
After Effects is utilized for matte painting, combining different videos and pictures into a 3D environment.
Camera tracking data from 3D software is used to perfectly place elements in a render.
Adobe Premiere is used for sound design to bring the piece to life.
Tralie encourages viewers to share their dream environments in the comments.
The episode concludes with a call to action to check out more episodes and start creating with Adobe Creative Cloud.