Thank god someone with a strong influence in the industry finally addressed this. I never understood the appeal of chromatic aberration. Thanks Nathan.
+Paul Gilbert (Rinarto) It's cool in small doses and certain situations, I just never thought it made that much of a difference to an image to warrant using it every time you finish a painting. Anders Zorn and John Singer Sargent didn't need it.
I'm still beginner level, but I'm super fascinated by light, and I always try to get those results that move me in other pieces I'm struggling so hard, and seeing others working with colors so natural is quiet frustrating, but hearing that those are actually supposed to be hard, and that many people tend to avoid the struggle coming with it, was really encouraging! I feel like I'm not that hopeless after all, thank you very much!! :)
Thank you so much! I have seen many environment tutorials,..but you are the only one who actually gave a serious explanation of how to work with colors.Been looking up that subject matter for a while. Now I can work with much confidence.
Oof, I've been guilty of the layer nudge thing mentioned in the beginning. Not because I wanted extra colour, but because I thought it added a feeling of being printed and thus less computery. I'll take this on board for sure, thanks.
I believe people normally offset channels as a quick and dirty way of faking chromatic aberration rather than enhance color. (Some might use it for that but it would be the first I've heard about it) It's just another tool to make digital art echo traditionally analouge flaws, similar to using blur and/or noise. But just like all tools and effects there is a time and place for it - and overusage is never a great idea.
Your teaching methods are great Nathan, somehow you make it so easy to digest the information. I'm currently doing your Environment self initiated class on Schoolism, I'll be signing up to this one right after! :)
We never mind hahaha. Definitely appreciated! By the way, very valid point. I got tired of seeing that channel separation effect as well, despite it's initial cool factor.
I've always assumed it was an attempt to bring in a retro effect reminiscent of VCR image artifacts, or something. (Probably because that's all I've ever used it for.) I enjoyed the overall analysis of bringing vibrancy into a painting though. :)
I love the concepts you introduce here, they really do add alot of color depth that I personally had been wanting to learn. As others have mentioned though I think the layer nudge thing, a fake kind of chromatic aberration, I would never believe that this is being done to enhance color but rather just a particularly "cool" gimmick in certain situations. Granted, a gimmick that undoubtedly is being way over used at the current moment.
I think Chroma abberation can also be useful to get that "distorted lens" look when you're illustrating underwater sequences. But yeah, it definitely shouldnt be used on things like pirates and fantasy, just doesn't fit.
+Danny Kundzinsh "local color" meaning the color of the object itself which is best seen in diffused light. In strong direct light the local color of the object is more difficult to see, it is tinted by the light source producing strong color-shifted highlights and shadows with complementary colors.
ok, but why waste 5 min of the video if you could just say it once. I'm not saying that RGB split is good or bad either. It's the execution and reason. Simply offsetting it is a pretty cheap effect and is meant to be used for emulating a screen or smth similar (The better way of doing it is of course to emulate the way how a camera does it. Radial, with more on the edge, less on the image center and full rainbow chroma, not just one channel. That btw, is used a lot in CGI and also in many high budget productions). To sum it up: It's 100% ok if it's about emulating a certain hardware (camera, display, ...). It's not so ok if it's just to make an image look more _"colorful"_. I'm pretty sure that this was the core message from the intro, which could have been explained a bit better :^)
it sounds like you're possibly misattributing the intended purpose of chromatic abberation in the portfolios. its probably just coincidence that it appears in images lacking vibrancy, that's probably a trait commonly lacking in the kind of person who would ask you to critique their portfolios
it sounds like you're misattributing the purpose of the use of chromatic abberation in the portfolios. its probably just coincidence that it appears in images lacking vibrancy, that's probably a trait lacking in the kind of person who would ask you to critique their portfolios
So this is a fad now?! o.O It always reminded me of 3D images meant to be seen with 3D glasses, but otherwise really disturbing on my eyes. I can't even imagine how some people would think this useful for color vibrance. As an effect for techno-images maybe, but ti bring more color is just... what?!?! Thank you very much for explaining this Mr. Fowkes, and for giving better solutions to address this issue.
Thank god someone with a strong influence in the industry finally addressed this. I never understood the appeal of chromatic aberration. Thanks Nathan.
+Anthony Rivero It occurs under water, so really not sure why anyone would use out of that context :O
+Paul Gilbert (Rinarto) It's cool in small doses and certain situations, I just never thought it made that much of a difference to an image to warrant using it every time you finish a painting. Anders Zorn and John Singer Sargent didn't need it.
+Anthony Rivero it's like a cancer on instagram. I see many instagram artists do character designs and ruin them by using that effect.
I saw a video recently that claimed its purpose was to make the piece look more cohesive. why does he assume its to bring more vibrancy?
This is the first time I heard about the technique and didn't know it's a thing.
This is an incredible video and we are so lucky to be able to access this content for free. Thank you, Nathan. You are an amazing artist and teacher.
I'm still beginner level, but I'm super fascinated by light, and I always try to get those results that move me in other pieces
I'm struggling so hard, and seeing others working with colors so natural is quiet frustrating,
but hearing that those are actually supposed to be hard, and that many people tend to avoid the struggle coming with it, was really encouraging!
I feel like I'm not that hopeless after all, thank you very much!! :)
I love the advice you give! And shooting snarky comments in that Zen voice is always hilarious
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+nek asadsda Shots fired
AND BEAT ME
yeah i dont think that was necessary
Haha yea I lovit. Speaks volumes about his PASSION for his craft!
LMAO
Thank you so much! I have seen many environment tutorials,..but you are the only one who actually gave a serious explanation of how to work with colors.Been looking up that subject matter for a while. Now I can work with much confidence.
Really helpful tuts for life long! Thanks for the great tips Nathan.
Nathan is such an amazing artist and teacher.
Do more of this please. You explain very well.
Oof, I've been guilty of the layer nudge thing mentioned in the beginning. Not because I wanted extra colour, but because I thought it added a feeling of being printed and thus less computery. I'll take this on board for sure, thanks.
I believe people normally offset channels as a quick and dirty way of faking chromatic aberration rather than enhance color. (Some might use it for that but it would be the first I've heard about it) It's just another tool to make digital art echo traditionally analouge flaws, similar to using blur and/or noise.
But just like all tools and effects there is a time and place for it - and overusage is never a great idea.
Your teaching methods are great Nathan, somehow you make it so easy to digest the information. I'm currently doing your Environment self initiated class on Schoolism, I'll be signing up to this one right after! :)
Amazing advice, very well organized and presented. I learnt a lot from this!
Excellent! I'm glad you're addressing this, I have seen people using it way too much now too.
Thanks for making this tutorial!
You do such a wonderful job of explaining things.
We never mind hahaha. Definitely appreciated! By the way, very valid point. I got tired of seeing that channel separation effect as well, despite it's initial cool factor.
Thank you so much Nathan. Happy New Year.
I've always assumed it was an attempt to bring in a retro effect reminiscent of VCR image artifacts, or something. (Probably because that's all I've ever used it for.)
I enjoyed the overall analysis of bringing vibrancy into a painting though. :)
3:20 spiderman enter the spiderverse be like "hold my beer"
Great stuff, but you should really EQ your mic's high end.
Thank you Nathan!
I love the concepts you introduce here, they really do add alot of color depth that I personally had been wanting to learn. As others have mentioned though I think the layer nudge thing, a fake kind of chromatic aberration, I would never believe that this is being done to enhance color but rather just a particularly "cool" gimmick in certain situations. Granted, a gimmick that undoubtedly is being way over used at the current moment.
I never knew Nathan has that level of humor, hahaha.
I truly dislike this whole RGB channel separation method, it makes me sick D:
Your videos are great, very informative. Thank you for helping us :)
Thanks for this vid. will be taking your classes on schoolism really soon :)
I think Chroma abberation can also be useful to get that "distorted lens" look when you're illustrating underwater sequences. But yeah, it definitely shouldnt be used on things like pirates and fantasy, just doesn't fit.
This video is incredible, thank you !!
very informative, thanks for sharing
Thank you for sharing.
Thank you !
Local colors meaning the colors already exist in the scene?
+Danny Kundzinsh "local color" meaning the color of the object itself which is best seen in diffused light. In strong direct light the local color of the object is more difficult to see, it is tinted by the light source producing strong color-shifted highlights and shadows with complementary colors.
Love this ! thanks alot !
Nathan, I thought I was the only one allergic to chromatic aberration;)
+Jason Scheier Haha... If you guys crowdfunded a movement to eradicate chromatic aberration, I would back it.
I've been wondering why I've been seeing that effect on a lot of amateur stuff lately. It's an eyesore.
i always just thought it was a fun glitchy-like thing to do myself lol didnt even know it "fixed" rgb problems
thankyou, this helps a lot :) youre great!
Good talk. I've been seeing it way too much as well.
It will be great if you turn on the subtitle
This is awesome! Thanks for this amazing piece of wisdom!!! I feel like over nine thousand now!!! :D :D :D
i always feel over nine thousand after watching any tutorial, and when i start drawing or painting I start crying !! :(
hey nathan
ok, but why waste 5 min of the video if you could just say it once. I'm not saying that RGB split is good or bad either. It's the execution and reason. Simply offsetting it is a pretty cheap effect and is meant to be used for emulating a screen or smth similar (The better way of doing it is of course to emulate the way how a camera does it. Radial, with more on the edge, less on the image center and full rainbow chroma, not just one channel. That btw, is used a lot in CGI and also in many high budget productions).
To sum it up: It's 100% ok if it's about emulating a certain hardware (camera, display, ...). It's not so ok if it's just to make an image look more _"colorful"_. I'm pretty sure that this was the core message from the intro, which could have been explained a bit better :^)
True :^)
The audio is too squeaky every "S" letter :(
wow thats AAA class!
5:23 skip to the lesson
honestly i liked the original one more
People really do this RGB shifting?
it sounds like you're possibly misattributing the intended purpose of chromatic abberation in the portfolios. its probably just coincidence that it appears in images lacking vibrancy, that's probably a trait commonly lacking in the kind of person who would ask you to critique their portfolios
Chromatic abberation is something photographers avoid like the plague. And yet it's used as an art form. It's become a cliche. Avoid it.
it sounds like you're misattributing the purpose of the use of chromatic abberation in the portfolios. its probably just coincidence that it appears in images lacking vibrancy, that's probably a trait lacking in the kind of person who would ask you to critique their portfolios
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very wordy
So this is a fad now?! o.O It always reminded me of 3D images meant to be seen with 3D glasses, but otherwise really disturbing on my eyes. I can't even imagine how some people would think this useful for color vibrance. As an effect for techno-images maybe, but ti bring more color is just... what?!?! Thank you very much for explaining this Mr. Fowkes, and for giving better solutions to address this issue.