In this DVD, Ryan Church introduces the viewer to Corel Painter. Ryan teaches the way he uses the program on a daily basis to create production artwork for the film and video game industries. From the basic first steps of setting up the Painter workspace and menus, to using brushes, layers, papers and textures, this DVD is perfect for anyone interested in learning traditional illustration techniques using Painter's powerful features and tools. As the lecture progresses, Ryan walks you through his process for creating a finished production illustration in real time, from sketching and designing, to composing and adding final details.

01: Setting up the Painter Workspace
02: Preferences
03: Image Navigation
04: Customizing Hot Keys
05: Painter's Brushes
06: Using Layers
07: Using Papers
08: Shapes
09: Effects
10: Starting a Painting
11: Monochromatic Sketching
12: Refining Design and Composition
13: Local Color Pass
14: Lighting and Atmosphere
15: Adding Texture and Details
16: Adding Drama, Depth and Mood
17: Finished Rendering