Digital Production
The Gnomon Workshop offers the most comprehensive set of Digital Production tutorials anywhere. The broad scope of the tutorials contained in this section range from foundational understanding of the software tools all the way to the professional application of these tools and concepts used by artists working in the film and game industries.
Entertainment Design
The Gnomon Workshop is widely regarded as the global leader in training tutorials for the designer working in the entertainment industry. With tutorials ranging from foundational drawing and design concepts to process tutorials from some of the top concept and character designers in the world, there is surely something here to inspire.
Tattooing
As the tattoo industry has seen an explosion in popularity over the last few years, the need training in this field has also grown. In these video tutorials, some of the top tattoo artists in the world share their techniques and their take on the art of tattoo. The tutorials range from absolute beginner level to advanced color and blending techniques used by some of the world's best.
Software
The Gnomon Workshop offers professional training on most of the software applications used in today's digital pipelines. There are foundational titles to introduce users to the software and tools, as well as advanced production titles that discuss application tools and processes vital to the production of digital assets and media.
Professional Training for Artists
The Gnomon Workshop seeks out the most highly-regarded traditional and digital artists and technicians currently working in the entertainment and design industries. Our instructors have shared their practices working at such top studios as Pixar, ILM, Blizzard, and many more.
Instructor GalleriesInstructor InterviewsLuis Carrasco is currently working in the Film industry as a Concept Artist at Industrial Light and Magic. He has received credits on films such as Noah, Jurassic World, and The Revenant. As a designer for film, Luis collaborates with Art Directors on visual development across projects, provides concept art to communicate ideas for the design and look of a show, provides conceptual paint-overs and key-shots for directorial approval while working closely with VFX Supervisors to help define the look on shots while offering guidance for lighting and compositing. Luis is also passionate about helping students, teaching creature/character design as a University Instructor.
"At the pace we need to work in the movie industry it is important to be able to get from A to B as efficiently as possible. For the past few years I have counted on Luis' Zbrush advise to streamline my process. From the most practical way to build a model from scratch, through completion, his knowledge is practical and advise wise. He combines this practical skill and his talent as an artist to create beautiful, whimsical characters."
"Luis Carrasco is one of the new generation of rare talented conceptual artists, who can not only demonstrate great skill & imagination, but also integrate their conceptual ideas & design sense seamlessly into production workflows. With years of industry experience already, as well as being a young talented artist, he is also a great teacher. I highly encourage any aspiring vfx / concept artist to benefit from his' tutorials"