Designing Sci-Fi Weapons for Film
Concepting Hero & Villain Blasters using Photoshop with Paul Ozzimo
Description
Learn the techniques that professional concept artists use in fast-paced production environments to design props for movies. Paul Ozzimo, a Concept Designer and Art Director with over 35 years of experience and credits including Avatar, The Avengers, and The Mandalorian, shares how to design and export artwork using Photoshop to bring exciting props to life.
Only basic Photoshop skills are required for this concept design workshop. Paul demonstrates how to create four different Blaster weapon designs; you’ll learn how to use the Photoshop Selection Tools for cutting out images, how to use and create your own ‘Blaster Sheet’ resource, and discover Paul’s simple Photoshop color-correction and painting methods. You’ll also discover how to add simple backgrounds to your designs to emphasize your artwork.
In this workshop, you will discover essential skills that will prepare you for the demands of studio work. Being able to produce artwork quickly is often more important than perfection, so efficiency is key.
Included with this workshop are Paul’s final completed Blaster designs for both the “good guy” and “bad guy” characters, along with his ‘Blaster Sheet’ reference board to help with design elements.
Duration: 5h 49m
Format: HD 1920x1080
Paul Ozzimo
Freelance Concept Designer & Art Director
Paul Ozzimo is a Senior Freelance Art Director and Concept Designer with over 35 years of experience creating worlds for some of the most iconic films in modern cinema. His credits include James Cameron’s Avatar, The Avengers, Star Wars: The Mandalorian, Akira, Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett, Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, Mistborn, and more.
Paul’s career began at nineteen when he joined the crew of The Abyss, an experience that set the course for a lifetime in filmmaking. Though he briefly studied at Art Center Pasadena, Paul’s true education came on set and in studios, learning alongside some of the industry’s most renowned artists. Known for his vision, creativity, and adaptability, he continues to shape cinematic worlds with originality and precision.
