by Alex Hogrefe | Apr 10, 2011 | Portfolio Vol. 2 |
After preparing the study model for the portfolio page, this next video discusses the initial setup of the Photoshop document, as well as some basic techniques used to add illustrations. It is important to note that the image size and dpi used for this...
by Alex Hogrefe | Mar 13, 2011 | Portfolio Vol. 2 |
There is nothing better than a nice model pic. However, I didn’t always use proper lighting or a good camera when I first started to document my stuff. This study model is a good example of something that I was never expecting to use in my portfolio. The model...
by Alex Hogrefe | Mar 7, 2011 | Portfolio Vol. 2 |
Below is a quick overview of my thoughts and opinions on Architectural portfolio development. I won’t go into the more tactile possibilities of origami portfolios, lasercut plexiglass covers, etc. These are sure-fire ways to make your work stand out. However, I...
by Alex Hogrefe | Jan 17, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Check out this website for a huge archive of Photoshop brushes. Ive used this place for years and it has really changed the look of my work. I tend to focus in on the grunge brushes and the dry paint brushes. The effects can be see in the night Jindu rendering...
by Alex Hogrefe | Jan 1, 2011 | Fundamentals |
I’m pretty excited about this video. It explores the idea of Ambient Occlusion shading to easily and quickly add realism to Sketchup images via Photoshop. This is done without ever using a rendering engine such as MAX or VRAY. The idea behind Ambient...
