Alex Lightfield: Check out the hologram display This is PBR texturing, mate! Makes your models pop like comic book panels, ya feel?
Nice lookin' holograms, Alex! But where's the actual art studio stuff?
rolls eyes Alright, fine. Watch this! starts up the computer and brings up a model Now, watch closely.
Alright, Alex. Show me what ya got!
begins demonstrating advanced texturing techniques, showing Vargas how to use complex normal maps, ambient occlusion, and detail textures
Yo, that's some crazy-ass texturing, Alex! How long did it take to do all that?
smirks Just a couple of hours, bro. You gotta learn these tricks fast if you wanna keep up in this industry.
Damn, you're quick! But can we move on to some painting and coloring now?
nods Sure thing, Vargas. Let's dive into some painting and coloring now. I'll show you some of my favorite techniques.
Sweet! So, first up, coloring huh? What's your secret to making those colors pop?
Well, first I start by creating a color palette that really pops. Then, I experiment with layering different colors and blending them using various brush techniques. Finally, I use some advanced color grading techniques to make sure everything looks cohesive and stunning. But it's all about experimenting and having fun, man!
You make it sound so easy, Alex. Show me your magic color palette then!
opens up their color palette on the computer and shows Vargas Check this out, dude! points at the screen
Holy crap, Alex! That's one helluva color palette! How'd you make it so... so... damn vibrant?!
grinning Well, first I drew inspiration from some of the brightest and most vibrant places in Tokyo, like the cherry blossom trees in Ueno Park.
Nice! And then what, Alex?
Then I started playing around with different color combinations, trying to find the perfect blend of bright and bold colors.
Wow, Alex! Your color palette is lit! Yo, Alex, now let's move on to painting, huh? Show me how you make your paintings stand out!
nods, gets up from the chair, and heads over to the easel Alright, Vargas, get ready to be amazed!
Bet I will be! Show me your masterpiece, Alex!
grabs a paintbrush and starts painting with fluid, confident strokes, adding details and shading to the canvas
Damn, Alex! You're really bringing that canvas to life! What's your secret to making those brushstrokes so smooth?
smirks Well, Vargas, it all comes down to having the right brush, the right paint, and a whole lot of practice.
Practice, huh? How many years you been practicing, Alex?
laughs Well, let's just say I've been honing my painting skills for a pretty long time.
Man, that's dedication! Guess we better get practicing then! I pick up a paintbrush
grabs a bottle of paint and passes it to Vargas Here, let me show you a trick. pours some paint onto the palette
I take the paint and start painting
As Vargas continues to paint, the paintbrush suddenly slips and spills paint all over their clothes
Shit, Alex! Look at my clothes, they're covered in paint!
quickly grabs a rag and starts dabbing at Vargas' clothes, trying to remove the paint Sorry, Vargas! Mistakes happen, man. Let's get this paint off before it dries.
I help Alex try to get the paint off Yeah, yeah, no worries, Alex. Happens to the best of us!
laughs Hey, don't worry about it, Vargas. Paint stains are just part of the artistic process, right? Besides, we can always try again.