Digital Rendering in Color

 Here I continue my introduction to digital automotive rendering using color, in the form of a futuristic, electric off-road vehicle. Unlike my previous demo of a brilliant red sports car, I wanted to communicate a more muted, subtle use of color in the form of a medium blue-grey. Combined with splashes of bright orange details, this color combination communicates the vehicle's purposeful, military-grade off-road capability. We also delve into the science of ground shadows, and how they can be used effectively to communicate the stance of the vehicle.

This tutorial was done using Autodesk Sketchbook Pro, available on PC/Mac or iPad.

Assignment: 5 Off-Road SUVs in perspective, rendered in color on a white background. Try to develop a variety of unique and futuristic design concepts. 

  In this tutorial I introduce the use of color on a dark background, in this case a blazing red Italian Sports Coupe. Just as we learned in greyscale, dark backgrounds allow you to add light and subtract shadow, making the car really stand out from the page. Colors appear bold and brilliant against dark, neutral tones. 

This tutorial was done using Autodesk Sketchbook Pro, available on PC/Mac or iPad.

Assignment: 5 Sports Cars in perspective, rendered in color on a dark background. Try to develop a variety of unique and futuristic design concepts. 

  In this tutorial, I demonstrate in real time how to quickly render a sexy, red Italian sports car in front view, using Sketchbook Pro's symmetry tools. The face of a vehicle, often referred to as the down-road graphic, communicates a great deal about the owner's personal image and emotional state, as well as the DNA of the brand. I wanted this sports car to project a sense of confidence, optimism and approachability, with a decidedly feminine character dominated by large open eyes.

This tutorial was done using Autodesk Sketchbook Pro, available on PC/Mac or iPad.

Assignment: 5 Sports Cars and 5 SUVs in front view, rendered in color. Try to develop a variety of unique and futuristic design concepts. 

      Wheels are an important component of the automotive DNA, and communicate a great deal about the unique character and capability of a vehicle. 

Using Sketchbook Pro's multi-axis symmetry tools, we’ll quickly render a lightweight, high performance sports car wheel.

Assignment: Take 1 or more of your best wheel designs and render it!