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3DTotal : Which area of CG do enjoy most working in?
Raphael : Light, mood, composition: it is less technical. I love to work on the picture and the feeling that can grow from the image.
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3DTotal : Who inspires you artistically?
Raphael : I think that the best way to learn and take inspiration is to learn from the history of art. For example, I love the art of Vermeer, Jean-Léon Gérôme, 17th and 19th Century painters, and 20th Century painter Edward Hopper. In Matte Painting, I love the work of Michael Pangrazio, Craig Barron and Yanick Dussault. In Photography, Gilbert Fastenaekens and his “nocturnes”, Bernard faucon, Lynne Cohen.
3DTotal : What would be your ideal job?
Raphael : Matte Painter; freelancing in a hot country!
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3DTotal : What is one piece of advice you would give to any artist looking to get into 3D?
Raphael : Firstly, what is a good 3D Artist? In my opinion, 3D is just a tool, it is like a pencil, and if you have a good basis in traditional art, you’ll be a better 3D artist.
It’s like a good keyboardist, if he has a strong background in piano, jazz & classic,
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he will be a better keyboardist, even if he plays dance music. I think that to have a good sense of composition and lighting, a 3D artist should spend more time taking pictures with his camera, looking around and drawing
For more of Raphael Lacoste’s works please visit his website: www.raphael-lacoste.com |
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