I thought it was about time that a uniform guide was made with tutorials all in one place, in a good looking 'book'.

Not only that, but it should be more than just a 'tutorial'... It should have real step by step instructions, clear and concise, coupled with tips and tricks, the little things which really make a difference to brushing - not just 'copy from reference' but the type of things that you would expect to include...

It will hopefully cover basic and advanced techniques for a wide range of modifications, including carbon, raindrops and brushing.
All the beginner basics working up to the most skilled parts, with practice images which can be talked through, including pen tool training and the basic overbrush.

I was thinking of leaving this to jackdarton's set of tutorials, however I believe he has been busy of late, and have heard criticisms of (not just his stuff), but most tutorials in the way they are set out and explained. It's just a mine field for beginners. They try and follow a tutorial, but they don't have the necessary resources or knowledge to follow it through. It is for this reason that I have decided to try and compile an ultimate guide.

Tutorials to look out for:
->Perfect Carbon (Basic and Advanced)
->The wonder of the raindrop (basic and advanced methods for creating wet images)
->Brushing for the absolute beginner
->Essential brushing tips for realism
->Fitting backgrounds that don't fit

Many many more... all the usuals too like rim change and lowering, so that everything is all in one place easy to find in clear sections rather than jumbled together.

Any other special requests may also be included. All updates will be posted in this thread as well as sneak previews of tutorial wips . Any other feedback would also be much appreciated to make this the best it could possibly be. All (sensible - sam... will... hui -.- ) appreciated


P.S. My main reason for starting this is due to a few new choppers who just seem lost, and others with more experience who point out many problems and omissions in existing ones. I just want something that will give some one basic skills to continue, without feeling that they should just give up

Thank you, ATC! No kidding: I owe you! However, one thing in particular I would like included in your guide: how to make reflections, both external and internal, and how to make a pearl paint (like the one you used for your California with all those white microcrystals)... I know that asking too much, but I really need it, especially as rigurìarda reflections: they are the base of the brush! However, you decide to give me any answer, I still thank you for what you have decided to do...

okay ^^ i'll include those too They will be included in the brushing sections

i hope you keep to this better than jack did! what happened to you cr-z?

My entire bible is nearly complete. The one's I posted were just teasers

Your pointers should definitely help beginners out, keep it up!

ah awesome i wasn't aware of that

Well maybe i'lll see what else could potentially be added and focus on those and let yours do the rest of the work

Six great ATC!

IF you do this guide I will never know how to say thank you, there is a guide on the web so advanced
But the guide will tell how to make reflections and make the paint real?

thank you!

Awesome news from you ATC and also from Jack
This will be in PDF format? If you need help just ask

amazing news!
i feel eternally grateful, ahaha.
I will be giving that a very good read