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The Complete Guide to Miniature Painting DVD tutorial with Laurent Exposito Mas.Rackham Wolven Prowler. Only $30.
Tutorial Description
The Complete Guide to Miniature Painting, teaches you a step by step system for painting exquisite miniatures. From base-coating to highlighting and shading. No step is skipped or incomplete.
Join Laurent as he paints this beautifully sculpted miniature from RACKHAM MINIATURES™. This guide provides incredible help to all artists - novice or beginner. Whether you're interested in gaming or hard-core painting there is something here for you. In-depth tutorials examining color theory and anatomy are provided in a simple easy to understand format. Laurent's methodology for painting is the sum of years spent toiling under a hot lamp and training with the some of the world's most renowned artists. The end result is refreshingly simple and elegant.
Tutorial Platform
Length : Aprox 4 hours.
Download Size : 2 GB - 1 file to download.
Presented in DVD(MPEG) format, the material complies to the NTSC(North American)standard. All videos are recorded in widescreen (16x9) aspect ratio at a resolution of 720x480 pixels. DVD's are Region Zero encoded which means they will play back on any DVD player.
Downloadable videos have been compressed from the original high quality source to the H.264 codec. Part of the HD-DVD and Blu-ray specifications, this state-of-the-art video codec delivers stunning quality that is virtually indistinguishable from the original material. All you need to play the downloadable videos is the latest version of the free Apple™ Quick Time Player or the VLC Player (VLC player produces the smoothest playback and QuickTime produces better quality). See minimum system requirements.
Tutorial Features
- Taught by Golden Demon Winner Laurent Esposito
- Start to finish of a complete model
- Secrets of transparency painting used by professional studios
- Non-metallic metal techniques
- Painting anatomy
- Simulating muscle volume
- Creating believable flesh tones
- Achieving smooth gradients over large surfaces
- and much, much more...
Mentor Profile
Golden Demon winner Laurent Esposito Mas is an internationally recognized miniature painter with numerous awards. His work has been featured in numerous miniature and hobby magazines including Ravage™ and White Dwarf™. He currently resides in the South of France.
Play Sample Clip Apple™ quick time player required.
Advanced Tutorials : One Non-Metalic Metal
Advanced Tutorials : One Realistic Skin Tone
Advanced Tutorials : One Black Cloth
Tutorial Description
Advanced Tutorials : One - shows you how to recreate some of the most popular and difficult painting effects. Covering Black Cloth, White Cloth, Skin Tones and Non-Metalic Metals this is title you need to perfect those crucial areas.
Watch first-hand as Laurent teaches you his methods for creating oily blacks, eye-poping parchment whites, rich skin tones and beautiful shiny metals.
Tutorial Format
Length : Aprox 45 mins per title (4 titles in series).
Download Size : 2GB - 1 file to download.
Presented in DVD(MPEG) format, the material complies to the NTSC(North American)standard. All videos are recorded in widescreen (16x9) aspect ratio at a resolution of 720x480 pixels. DVD's are Region Zero encoded which means they will play back on any DVD player.
Downloadable videos have been compressed from the original high quality source to the H.264 codec. Part of the HD-DVD and Blu-ray specifications, this state-of-the-art video codec delivers stunning quality that is virtually indistinguishable from the original material. All you need to play the downloadable videos is the latest version of the free Apple™ Quick Time Player or the VLC Player (VLC player produces smoother playback and QuickTime produces better quality). See minimum system requirements.
Mentor Profile
Golden Demon winner Laurent Esposito mas is an internationally recognized miniature painter with numerous awards. His work has been featured in numerous miniature and hobby magazines including Ravage™ and White Dwarf™. He currently resides in the South of France.
Master Class Basic Sculpting with Christophe Letellier
Tutorial Description
Master Class with Christophe Letellier is your answer to basic sculpting techniques. If you are interested in making some of your own weapons and accessories then there is something in this guide for you.
Christophe covers all the core concepts including working with the right tools, choosing your materials and the workflow.
Tutorial Format
Length : Aprox 2 hours.
Download Size : aprox 1GB. 1 file to download.
Presented in DVD(MPEG) format, the material complies to the NTSC(North American)standard. All videos are recorded in widescreen (16x9) aspect ratio at a resolution of 720x480 pixels. DVD's are Region Zero encoded which means they will play back on any DVD player.
Downloadable videos have been compressed from the original high quality source to the H.264 codec. Part of the HD-DVD and Blu-ray specifications, this state-of-the-art video codec delivers stunning quality that is virtually indistinguishable from the original material. All you need to play the downloadable videos is the latest version of the free Apple™ Quick Time Player or the VLC Player (VLC player produces the smoothest playback and QuickTime produces better quality). See minimum system requirements.
Mentor Profile
Christophe Letellier is an award winning sculptor and industrial artist although he primarily sculpts for commission and high-end dealers. He currently resides in the South of France.
Master Class Miniature Painting DVD with Allan Carrasco and Jeremie Bonamant Teboul of Kraken Editions.
Tutorial Description
Allan Carrasco shows you how to recreate one of his Masterpieces on a few sample miniatures. Discover the techniques and secrets one of the industry's best painters uses to produce his award winning work.
Allan tackles the entire process he uses to create the face, flesh and cloth on this miniature. Advanced techniques involving complementary color usage, blending and finishing touches are thoroughly explored.
Tutorial Format
Length : aprox 3 hours
Download Size : 2.5 GB - 2 files to download
Presented in DVD(MPEG) format, the material complies to the NTSC(North American)standard. All videos are recorded in widescreen (16x9) aspect ratio at a resolution of 720x480 pixels. DVD's are Region Zero encoded which means they will play back on any DVD player.
Downloadable videos have been compressed from the original high quality source to the H.264 codec. Part of the HD-DVD and Blu-ray specifications, this state-of-the-art video codec delivers stunning quality that is virtually indistinguishable from the original material. All you need to play the downloadable videos is the latest version of the free Apple™ Quick Time Player or the VLC Player (VLC player produces the smoothest playback and QuickTime produces better quality). See minimum system requirements.
Mentor Profile
Allan Carrasco, part owner of Kraken Editions miniatures with Jérémie Bonamant Teboul, is one of the miniature painting industry's most respected and sought after artists. The Raskhal is an original work both painted and sculpted by Allan himself.
Tutorial Description
Master Class with Jennifer Haley dives into the subtle art of monochrome painting. Using only 2 base colors Jennifer brings remarkable realism to this Ranger from Dark Sword Miniatures. Observe a true master as she covers all the core concepts of this painting style from shading, highlighting and final touches.
As part of our Master Class Series, we cover much more than just basic and intermediate skills. Learn how to create amazing patterns and glyphs that will add an entire new dimension to your work.
Tutorial Format
Length : aprox 3 hours
Download Size : 2.5 GB - 2 files to download.
Presented in DVD(MPEG) format, the material complies to the NTSC(North American)standard. All videos are recorded in widescreen (16x9) aspect ratio at a resolution of 720x480 pixels. DVD's are Region Zero encoded which means they will play back on any DVD player.
Downloadable videos have been compressed from the original high quality source to the H.264 codec. Part of the HD-DVD and Blu-ray specifications, this state-of-the-art video codec delivers stunning quality that is virtually indistinguishable from the original material. All you need to play the downloadable videos is the latest version of the free Apple™ Quick Time Player or the VLC Player (VLC player produces the smoothest playback and QuickTime produces better quality). See minimum system requirements.
Mentor Profile
Jennifer Haley is one of the world's most talented miniature painters. Her career has spanned over 10 years and has garnered her numerous awards and high praise from her peers. She has painted numerous models for manufacturers such as Reaper, FreeBooter and Hasslefree and her work has been showcased in various publications.
Tutorial Description
Master Class with Jullien Casses is an in-depth tutorial covering the making of one of Julien's most famous pieces - The RatOgre. This brilliantly realized model was completely sculpted, based and painted by Julien. Come along and witness the tools and techniques neccessary to bring this level of quality to your own miniatures.
Learn how to create soft skin tones with wonderfully nuanced layers of depth and richness. As part of our Master Class series, Julien raises the bar to new heights. The core conpect and execution of Global Lighting and Skin Translucence is thouroghly examined.
Tutorial Format
Length : 3+ hours.
Download Size : 2.5 GB. 2 files to download.
Presented in DVD(MPEG) format, the material complies to the NTSC(North American)standard. All videos are recorded in widescreen (16x9) aspect ratio at a resolution of 720x480 pixels. DVD's are Region Zero encoded which means they will play back on any DVD player.
Downloadable videos have been compressed from the original high quality source to the H.264 codec. Part of the HD-DVD and Blu-ray specifications, this state-of-the-art video codec delivers stunning quality that is virtually indistinguishable from the original material. All you need to play the downloadable videos is the latest version of the free Apple™ Quick Time Player or the VLC Player (VLC player produces the smoothest playback and QuickTime produces better quality). See minimum system requirements.
Mentor Profile
Julien Casses is a master painter and sculpter. His numerous awards have brought him international fame as a highly respected painter and lecturer. His work has been featured in numerous miniature publications including Ravage™ and White Dwarf™. He currently resides in the South of France.
Tutorial Description
Coming 2008, Master Class with Romain Van Den Bogaert is your key to competeing with the world's greatest artists. This power house video covers all the techniques needed to bring your nightmares out of dreams and into reality.
Watch a master at his craft as he divulges his best kept secrets to creating prize winning models. There is quite simply no one else like Romain around.
Tutorial Format
Length : 3 hours.
Download Size : 2.5GB. 2 files to download.
Presented in DVD(MPEG) format, the material complies to the NTSC(North American)standard. All videos are recorded in widescreen (16x9) aspect ratio at a resolution of 720x480 pixels. DVD's are Region Zero encoded which means they will play back on any DVD player.
Downloadable videos have been compressed from the original high quality source to the H.264 codec. Part of the HD-DVD and Blu-ray specifications, this state-of-the-art video codec delivers stunning quality that is virtually indistinguishable from the original material. All you need to play the downloadable videos is the latest version of the free Apple™ Quick Time Player or the VLC Player (VLC player produces the smoothest playback and QuickTime produces better quality). See minimum system requirements.
Mentor Profile
Fans love him, painters fear him. He is considered one of the world's greatest miniature painting artists. Although an accomplished painter, his work primarily focuses on sculpting - where he is the undisputed king.
Tutorial Description
The first title in Miniature Mentor's Rust and Weathering series, The DreadNought with Mathieu Fontaine simplifies the art of creating realistic corrosion effects on your vehicles using both oil and acyrlic paints.
Watch Mathieu apply the stunning techniques of military modeling on this DreadNought from Games Work Shop. This tutorial will also introduce beginners to the use of an airbrush.
Tutorial Format
Length : 2 1/2 hours.
Download Size : 2 GB - 2 folders to download.
Presented in DVD(MPEG) format, the material complies to the NTSC(North American)standard. All videos are recorded in widescreen (16x9) aspect ratio at a resolution of 720x480 pixels. DVD's are Region Zero encoded which means they will play back on any DVD player.
Downloadable videos have been compressed from the original high quality source to the H.264 codec. Part of the HD-DVD and Blu-ray specifications, this state-of-the-art video codec delivers stunning quality that is virtually indistinguishable from the original material. All you need to play the downloadable videos is the latest version of the free Apple™ Quick Time Player or the VLC Player (VLC player produces the smoothest playback and QuickTime produces better quality). See minimum system requirements.
Mentor Profile
Award winning Military Modeler Mathieu Fontaine is renouned for bringing the techniques of scale model painting to miniatures. He currently resides in Quebec, Canada.
Tutorial Description
Join Julien Casses for Miniature Mentor's first tutorial based on a Golden Demon winning miniature - The 2008 Games Day UK Sigmar Giant.
Watch as Julien masterfully recreates the stunning flesh on this Games Work Shop miniature. This tutorial will introduce users to the concept of Transparent Basing aswell as the brand new Citadel Washes which are replacing the old line of Inks .
Tutorial Format
Length : 2 + hours.
Download Size : 2 GB - 2 folders to download.
Presented in DVD(MPEG) format, the material complies to the NTSC(North American)standard. All videos are recorded in widescreen (16x9) aspect ratio at a resolution of 720x480 pixels. DVD's are Region Zero encoded which means they will play back on any DVD player.
Downloadable videos have been compressed from the original high quality source to the H.264 codec. Part of the HD-DVD and Blu-ray specifications, this state-of-the-art video codec delivers stunning quality that is virtually indistinguishable from the original material. All you need to play the downloadable videos is the latest version of the free Apple™ Quick Time Player or the VLC Player. See minimum system requirements.
Mentor Profile
Julien Casses is a master painter and sculpter. His numerous awards have brought him international fame as a highly respected painter and lecturer. His work has been featured in numerous miniature publications including Ravage™ and White Dwarf™. He currently resides in the South of France.
Miniature Sculpting Tutorial Description
Miniature Sculpting with James Van Schaik is the ulitmate guide to sculpting 32mm miniatures using Green Stuff. Learn from an industry veteran as he takes you through all the steps required to build this Anime Girl.
Miniature Mentor's Secrets of the Brotherhood series takes you inside the hidden art of miniature sculpting. Learn it all in this massive 6 HOUR tutorial. James covers every aspect of the creation of this mini from building the armature, to laying down the under-pinning to building up the muscle masses to finishing and detailing the face, hands, pouch, shorts and blouse.
Tutorial Format
Length : 6 + hours.
Download Size : 8 GB
Presented in stunning HIGH DEFINITION format with greater detail, more vibrant colour and superior sound quality.
All files including files contained on DVD must be viewed on a computer screen. HD DVD's only contain computer files. All you need to play the videos is the latest version of the free Apple™ Quick Time Player or the free VLC Player. See minimum system requirements.
Mentor Profile
James Van Schaik is a world renouned miniature sculptor with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He's worked with some of the biggest miniature and toy companies including Games Workshop™, Marvel™, Reaper™ and Wizkids™. He currently resides in Ontario, Canada with his wife and two boys.
Miniature Sculpting Tutorial Description
Coming soon, Miniature Sculpting with Aragorn Marks is your bible for uncovering the secrets of sculpting with Fimo - secrets perfected inside the legendary Rackham Studio.
Miniature Mentor's Secrets of the Brotherhood once again delves into the mysterious world of the master sculptors. Join former Rackham Head Sculptor as he recreates this awesome Barbarian. Details include the building of the wireframe base, adding the main muscle masses, completing most of the anatomy and the face and adding details like the clothing and equipment. Not to be missed!!!
Tutorial Format
Length : 4 + hours.
Download Size : 7 GB
Presented in stunning HIGH DEFINITION format with greater detail, more vibrant colour and superior sound quality.
All files including files contained on DVD must be viewed on a computer screen. HD DVD's only contain computer files. All you need to play the videos is the latest version of the free Apple™ Quick Time Player or the free VLC Player. See minimum system requirements.
Mentor Profile
Considered one of the world's finest miniature sculptors Aragorn Marks was once a member of the studio that turned miniature sculpting on its head. Aragorn pioneered many of the techniques and concepts that made Rackham famous. He currently resides in France with his wife and 3 children.
Miniature Sculpting Tutorial Description
Miniature Sculpting with MIKH is your only solution to learning the difficult and time-consuming art of Miniature Conversion.
Miniature Mentor's Secrets of the Brotherhood once again delves into the mysterious world of the master sculptors. Join former Rackham Head Sculptor as he takes you through the techniques inspired by his awesome ForgeWorld Dreadnought. Every detail is covered including preparing the surfaces, adding the main masses and the final details. Nobody does it like MIKH!!!
Tutorial Format
Length : 5 + hours.
Download Size : 8 GB
Presented in stunning HIGH DEFINITION format with greater detail, more vibrant colour and superior sound quality.
All files including files contained on DVD must be viewed on a computer screen. HD DVD's only contain computer files. All you need to play the videos is the latest version of the free Apple™ Quick Time Player or the free VLC Player. See minimum system requirements.
Mentor Profile
Considered one of the world's finest miniature sculptors MIHK was once the Head Sculptor of Rackham Miniatures. MIKH pioneered many of the techniques and concepts that made Rackham famous. His most recent work includes miniatures for World of Warcraft and Kingdom Death. He currently resides in France.
Tutorial Description
Golden Demon Winner Todd Swanson brings his amazing 2008 Slayer Sword winning Plague Lord Festus back to life in this Master Class tutorial.
Todd shows you the tricks and secrets he employed to create the amazing rust and weathering effects on this miniature. Todd covers it all from laying out the base color, to building the highlights and shadows, to applying multiple rust layers, corrosion and chipped paint. If you've ever wondered how to make your miniatures look great weathered then this is the tutorial for you.
Tutorial Format
Length : 3 1/2 hours.
Download Size : 6 GB
Presented in stunning HIGH DEFINITION format with greater detail, more vibrant colour and superior sound quality.
All files including files contained on DVD must be viewed on a computer screen. HD DVD's only contain computer files. All you need to play the videos is the latest version of the free Apple™ Quick Time Player or the free VLC Player. See minimum system requirements.
Mentor Profile
Todd Swanson is considered one of America's best miniature painters. He has won numerous awards and written many painting articles for publication. He resides in Portland, Maine with his wife and kid.
Miniature Sculpting Tutorial Description
The Gunslinger Masterclass is your answer to sculpting Dynamic Clothing. Aragorn Marks uncovers the secrets of sculpting with Fimo - secrets perfected inside the legendary Rackham Studio.
Miniature Mentor's Secrets of the Brotherhood is proud to re-introduce Aragorn Marks as he demonstrates his techniques to achieving dynamic clothing. This tutorial is all about creating various styles of clothing including loose fitting, skin tight, baggy, flowing and layered garments. The clothing for the entire miniature is recreated as you see it.
Tutorial Format
Length : 3 1/2 hours.
Download Size : 6 GB
Presented in stunning HIGH DEFINITION format with greater detail, more vibrant colour and superior sound quality.
All files including files contained on DVD must be viewed on a computer screen. HD DVD's only contain computer files. All you need to play the videos is the latest version of the free Apple™ Quick Time Player or the free VLC Player. See minimum system requirements.
Mentor Profile
Considered one of the world's finest miniature sculptors Aragorn Marks was once a member of the studio that turned miniature sculpting on its head. Aragorn pioneered many of the techniques and concepts that made Rackham famous. He currently resides in France with his wife and 3 children.
Miniature Sculpting Tutorial Description
Speed Painting with Thomas David is your answer to learning how to paint great miniatures in just an hour or two.
Miniature Mentor is proud to offer this exciting look into the work of a master speed painter. As the lead painter for the Helldorado miniature line Thomas perfected the science of painting high volumes of miniatures while maintaining stunning results. Watch as Thomas completes three miniatures from start to finish using a secret technique he invented called "Zenithal Highlighting". Perfect for army painters and experts looking to add more techniques to their arsenal.
Tutorial Format
Length : 3+ hours.
Download Size : 5 GB
Presented in stunning HIGH DEFINITION format with greater detail, more vibrant colour and superior sound quality.
All files including files contained on DVD must be viewed on a computer screen. HD DVD's only contain computer files. All you need to play the videos is the latest version of the free Apple™ Quick Time Player or the free VLC Player. See minimum system requirements.
Mentor Profile
Thomas David is considered by many as the best all-around painter/sculptor. He has worked for Helldorado, Privateer Press and SodaPop miniatures amoung others. He currently resides in Nantes, France with his wife and baby girl.
Tutorial Description
Coming soon Master Class with Dimitri Peyrard is a must have for anyone interested in painting with Metallic Paints. Observe a true master as he covers all the core concepts of this painting style taking you through all the steps from shading, and highlighting and final touches.
Gold, Bronze, Silver and even more are covered in this in-depth series about true metal painting. As part of our Master Class Series, we cover much more than just basic and intermediate skills. This tutorial dives into advanced concepts like oxidation, rust, and verdigris and provides a multitude of ideas on possible variations.
Tutorial Format
Length : Aprox to be announced.
Download Size : to be announced.
Presented in DVD(MPEG) format, the material complies to the NTSC(North American)standard. All videos are recorded in widescreen (16x9) aspect ratio at a resolution of 720x480 pixels. DVD's are Region Zero encoded which means they will play back on any DVD player.
Downloadable videos have been compressed from the original high quality source to the H.264 codec. Part of the HD-DVD and Blu-ray specifications, this state-of-the-art video codec delivers stunning quality that is virtually indistinguishable from the original material. All you need to play the downloadable videos is the latest version of the free Apple™ Quick Time Player or the VLC Player (VLC player produces the smoothest playback and QuickTime produces better quality). See minimum system requirements.
Mentor Profile
2006 Paris Open Winner Dimitri Peyrard is a undisputed master of miniature painting. His work has been featured in numerous miniature publications including Ravage™ and White Dwarf™. He currently resides in the South of France.
Tutorial Description
Coming Soon Miniature Mentor™ will release the first chapter in the series PhotoShop™ for Miniature Painters. Take your miniature to the next level by utilizing Adobe's flagship image editor. Experiment with color combinations you would never dare try on your own - all in the blink of an eye. Forget pouring through hundreds of pages of computer books designed for graphic art students. Get right down to business with the right tools and techniques required for miniature painters.
This multi-part ongoing series walks you through every step from taking a proper picture, correcting color drifts, sharpening soft photos, removing distracting backgrounds to extreme image makeovers. Time to let the creative juices flow!
Tutorial Platform
Length : Aprox to be announced.
Download Size : to be announced.
Downloadable videos have been compressed from the original high quality source to the Apple™ H.264 codec. Part of the HD-DVD and Blu-ray specifications, this state-of-the-art video codec delivers stunning quality at remarkably low data rates. All you need to play the downloadable videos is the latest version of the free Apple™ Quick Time Player. See minimum system requirements.
Mentor Profile
Various Miniature Mentor™ studio artists.
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