Great vid. Thought I'd share a little tip for those who are approaching this. Don't rely on white to create lighter shades. Experiment with other colours with a higher brightness. For example, a brighter yellow/orange gives a "warm" finish to your highlight, good for organic stuff. A bright "icy" blue gives a cold light, which is good for dead or non-organic minis. White tends to give a super highlight, but also washes the colour out. You'll end up with a pastel colour type finish.
Turns out your key to miniature painting fits exactly in my lock to miniature painting. Been practicing glazing almost exclusively, and it's really been helping me out in the other aspects of painting I'd been having a few lingering hang-ups with. Funny how a little step outside of your bubble opens you up to a whole new level of skill sets, if you're willing to put in the time. Thanks for the uploads as always, and enjoy your week.
Thank you for this. It's the best explanation on paints I've seen and clears up a lot of things for me. My biggest problem was not knowing and controlling the thickness of my paint. Now I'm learning to thin it much better and this helps me know how much for what task. Awesome!
It's all about that good tip lol. Hey I really enjoyed the way you covered the layering with that close up digital paint tool like that really helped it make sense for me
Wow the amount of tips in this video! I never thought of using the priming movements to guide the lighting pattern of layering. Such a great hint for me because I always struggle in structuring the lighting pattern
Thanks for these helpful painting tutorials. I've recently started painting minis ( about 50 or so models painted ) and I have really appreciated your teaching style and encouragement to explore your own style. I just finished painting a marshcrawla sloggoth with a two tone skin and using this technique got exactly the natural translation I was looking for. Keep up the good stuff!
Thanks Zumikito for this video! Layering is one of those techniques I still haven't mastered. I understand the theory behind it, but in practice it doesn't come out right. I will keep practicing it!
I have to say this is my preferred method. I still struggle with getting wet blending right and this seems to be almost effortless. It’s takes patience so I tend to only use it on special units that I want to make a feature. As always, awesome!! Cheers 👍👍
I've watched several of your videos over the past couple of days ranging from a year ago to yesterday now. I guess it's only fair I subscribe at this point lmao
Patience. The key word here. I watched tons of videos before I started painting (new to the hobby). Looked "easy". Thing is... I get bored. Fast. Painting is not for me. Still love to watch videos tho! I've lowered my expectations, not in my skill as a painter, but what I can manage to pull of before my brain gives up :D I try to put some effort in to my key figures tho. Btw. love your vids :)
Very well shown with that colurs an how to lighten up smaller and smaller areas. Wish i know this when i started painting. Im not the fan of buying glorified products but i found it easier for me to thin then paints with some medium. With water its not so homogenous (even paints from the same brand work differently in combination with water). And with the medium it behaves like paint but less opaque.
does the painting style of the red bipedal monster have a specific name? i love those super saturated and vibrant colours. it seems so super clean and readable (bloody 2-weeks into the new hobby noob asking)
How do I do it on a figure with detailed texture? I'm trying to paint a dinosaur I modeled and printed, it has scales that are mostly under 1mm wide. Whenever paint is thinned even a bit, it's being attracted to the crevices and until I paint enough layers do cover the peaks, the crevices are barely visible.
You need to start by explaining what exactly layering is. You go into this video seemingly assuming that the viewer already understands layering. I didn't learn anything because I don't know what layering is on a fundamental level.
I watched it 4 times and i'm still confused - am i supposed to use more and more diluted paints, or should i mix in white paint to get to the more and more light layers?
I can't wait to use these methods on Valor & Villainy. It's a board game with larger than average miniatures with beautifully designed colorful characters. I plan to take more time on each character than anything before so they'll be the best looking miniatures I've done yet!
Watching this as I wait for my wife to go into labor. She's sleeping while I watch tutorials. You bearded savior, you!
5 minutes won't be enough! 😬
@@Zumikito well, with thin layers, I can gradually paint a model while I wait. They have some great high-powered lights here in the hospital.
I did the same thing with my first child 😅 it was on saltwater aquariums though 😂
Great vid.
Thought I'd share a little tip for those who are approaching this.
Don't rely on white to create lighter shades. Experiment with other colours with a higher brightness.
For example, a brighter yellow/orange gives a "warm" finish to your highlight, good for organic stuff.
A bright "icy" blue gives a cold light, which is good for dead or non-organic minis.
White tends to give a super highlight, but also washes the colour out. You'll end up with a pastel colour type finish.
You are 100% correct, there is basically no white used for the NMM - the brightest spots are painted with pastel green from AK Interactive.
Today I learnt that using thicker paint for edge highlights is best. Thank you!
The 2 layering approaches you showed with half and full opacity, is exactly what i needed.
Thank you
Wow this is probably the most concise general mini painting video I've ever seen.
Turns out your key to miniature painting fits exactly in my lock to miniature painting. Been practicing glazing almost exclusively, and it's really been helping me out in the other aspects of painting I'd been having a few lingering hang-ups with. Funny how a little step outside of your bubble opens you up to a whole new level of skill sets, if you're willing to put in the time. Thanks for the uploads as always, and enjoy your week.
Thank you for this. It's the best explanation on paints I've seen and clears up a lot of things for me. My biggest problem was not knowing and controlling the thickness of my paint. Now I'm learning to thin it much better and this helps me know how much for what task. Awesome!
I love it especially since it’s a Gloomspite Gitz’s model.👍🏻
I may start mini painting and i absolutely lovr your style. All your tutos will be very welcome. Keep up good work man!!
Omg this is literally what I needed haha perfect timing!!!
It's all about that good tip lol. Hey I really enjoyed the way you covered the layering with that close up digital paint tool like that really helped it make sense for me
That my good and distinguished sir, is what she said.
Climbing that ladder to 100k. You deserve that and so much more. Thank your continuing to provide your insight and experience to the community
been painting (below average) for years. This video gave me an epiphony. GREAT BREAKDOWN
still one of the best tutorial maker in the youtube game
This was so well explained. Thank you thank you thank you. Beautiful painting btw.
This is great man. Made way more sense than other layering videos. Thank you!
Great vid as always man! Really find the Photoshop examples of how to layer. Not explaining it on a mini really helps to grasp the Info.
Wow the amount of tips in this video! I never thought of using the priming movements to guide the lighting pattern of layering. Such a great hint for me because I always struggle in structuring the lighting pattern
This is the best video for begginers i've ever seen
Thanks for these helpful painting tutorials. I've recently started painting minis ( about 50 or so models painted ) and I have really appreciated your teaching style and encouragement to explore your own style. I just finished painting a marshcrawla sloggoth with a two tone skin and using this technique got exactly the natural translation I was looking for. Keep up the good stuff!
Thanks Zumikito for this video!
Layering is one of those techniques I still haven't mastered. I understand the theory behind it, but in practice it doesn't come out right. I will keep practicing it!
This is the best explanation on layering I have seen and gives me some confidence to try nmm.
Perfect timing! Was just looking through your playlists for a tutorial on layering and here it is. Cheers for all the awesome videos mate!
Thought you could sneak a video past me before I had to go to work? Nope, I watch all your videos!
Another fantastic video as always. Short and sweet and always to the point. Saved, as always. Thanks dude.
I have to say this is my preferred method. I still struggle with getting wet blending right and this seems to be almost effortless. It’s takes patience so I tend to only use it on special units that I want to make a feature.
As always, awesome!!
Cheers 👍👍
This is quality. Thanks Zumikito. Subscribed!
Welcome!
Fantastic explanation. Thank you!
I've watched several of your videos over the past couple of days ranging from a year ago to yesterday now. I guess it's only fair I subscribe at this point lmao
Thank you so much for this, best vid on paints I've seen and your channel is amazing, gutted I've only just found it! I'll be learning a lot 🥰
Best man on miniature-world
Thanks for all the comments haha
Awesome video and great explanation!
Great explanation and examples! Thanks!
Awesome video, thank you!
Finally I get a basic understanding of highlighting, but still very anxious to try them on my warhammer army 😢
Patience. The key word here. I watched tons of videos before I started painting (new to the hobby). Looked "easy". Thing is... I get bored. Fast. Painting is not for me. Still love to watch videos tho! I've lowered my expectations, not in my skill as a painter, but what I can manage to pull of before my brain gives up :D I try to put some effort in to my key figures tho.
Btw. love your vids :)
Very well shown with that colurs an how to lighten up smaller and smaller areas. Wish i know this when i started painting. Im not the fan of buying glorified products but i found it easier for me to thin then paints with some medium. With water its not so homogenous (even paints from the same brand work differently in combination with water). And with the medium it behaves like paint but less opaque.
Great video, as always!
Amazing!!!!! As always!!!!
Nice .... quick & to the point :))
Thank You my Master !
Thank you so much
thank you thank you thank you! this makes perfect sense. Now lets see if I can translate it to my painting lol :)
Great video.
Thanks!
Great, thanks
How about a material about using glaze medium or glazing?
does the painting style of the red bipedal monster have a specific name? i love those super saturated and vibrant colours. it seems so super clean and readable (bloody 2-weeks into the new hobby noob asking)
Référencement 👍👍
Subscribed bud
nice video, can we get a vid about nmm chrome?
you, base in Your vids i ve learned a little and im trying to paint Blackstone game set... wish Me luck Mate
Good luck!
Great Video !
Are there any good paint starter sets? What colors would you recommend a beginner to get started in mini painting.
I have entire video for beginners - the paint set is recommended there as well!
Easy adn effective
What a great video! I love how you explain things! Can I ask, what kind of brushes do you recommend for general use? I'm a new painter. :)
I like redgrassgames brushes and Da Vinci Maestro series 35
great video but I'm still waiting on "The key to a magnificent beard | explained in 5 minutes"
Which color do you glaze with to smooth the transitions? The base? Mid-tone? The previous color?
Theoretically any of the 2 layers that are in contact, but usually the lighter one
i need video on how to control brush
How do I do it on a figure with detailed texture? I'm trying to paint a dinosaur I modeled and printed, it has scales that are mostly under 1mm wide. Whenever paint is thinned even a bit, it's being attracted to the crevices and until I paint enough layers do cover the peaks, the crevices are barely visible.
You need to start by explaining what exactly layering is. You go into this video seemingly assuming that the viewer already understands layering. I didn't learn anything because I don't know what layering is on a fundamental level.
I watched it 4 times and i'm still confused - am i supposed to use more and more diluted paints, or should i mix in white paint to get to the more and more light layers?
Do you ever use loaded brush?
What brush are you using with the red handle? It’s defo not the beloved da Vinci!
You are correct, it's redgrass games one!
Sorry, but what do you glaze with? The base color? The midtone?
Great video.
Just out of curiousity, what is his nationality? I am hearing a Czech/slovak accent
I am Czech
Love the accent... PAINT
my ogres have layers.
I can't wait to use these methods on Valor & Villainy. It's a board game with larger than average miniatures with beautifully designed colorful characters. I plan to take more time on each character than anything before so they'll be the best looking miniatures I've done yet!