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Utilizing Perspective and Depth of Field in Your Character Creations – Vector Premium Tutorial

on Apr 22nd 2009 with 12 comments
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We have another great Vector Premium tutorial available exclusively for Premium members today. If you want to learn how to create characters using depth of field effects with Illustrator and a touch of Photoshop, then we have an awesome tutorial for you. In this tutorial, we’ll create a rockin’ octopus with arms reaching out toward the viewer. Learn more about this tutorial at the jump!

This Vector Premium Tutorial is Filled with Creative Instruction

When it comes to simulating three dimensional depth in your illustrations, the Blend Tool is your new best friend. Watch and be amazed at the power of Illustrator CS3 as it reaches through your monitor and, with defiance, and slaps you in the face with it’s subtle charm and versatility. Along with the blend tool, we’ll be using other tools and tricks to create this illustration.

Premium members can Log in and Download! If you’re not a member, you can of course join today! You can view the final illustration below or the large versions here and here.

This is a Fun and Professional Tutorial

Premium members can Log in and Download! Otherwise, Join Now! Below are some sample images, which show the development of this character illustration throughout the tutorial.

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Illustration and graphic design are two of Brent Nelson's favorite things. His favorite color is green and he enjoys long walks along the Vedder River. He inherited the habit of doodling from his father and has thus pursued a career as a graphic designer. He lives happily with his beautiful wife in Chilliwack, BC, Canada and is currently taking freelance/contract opportunities.  

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  • http://laberso.ru laberso

    It’s So cool! Thanks for good tutorial.

    • http://flickr.com/photos/24471966@N04/sets/72157604071054800/ Brent Nelson
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      Thanks laberso. Did you try it out? Let me know if it was well written and easy to follow.

  • Jonathan

    Very intriguing effect. I’m sure the tut is great!

  • http://graphicriver.net/user/kiziel?ref=kiziel kiziel

    Nice tutorial. Useful for me.

  • Matt

    Great Tutorial! Thanks.

  • http://freecss.info CSS Tutorials

    Ahhh its tempting. To be or not to be, a plus member that is of ofcourse.

  • http://www.binocle.ch binocle

    Wow, nice effect, I love the depth and the gradient effects.

    Would it not be possible to pay only occasionaly for 1 specific tut?

  • http://www.dsaportfolio.com.br Diego SA

    The way you have created the tantacles is so cool. It’s a normal way to do it, but you’ve used it with wisdom, maybe it’s because of the gradient.
    Anyway, you did a great job! The only problem is that I’m not a plus member…

    • Andre

      He used the blend tool with 2 spheres and a path.
      Cya!

  • http://frankyaguilar.com Franky

    Whoah. That is such a cool image!

  • http://alanvalek.com/blog/ Alan Valek

    It’s amazing what you can do with blends.

  • http://www.logobee.com Spellbreaker

    Thanks for sharing this! The octopus looks cool (and pretty intimidating too!)