For a recent project we were given the task to create a relected city using a provided grid. My first task was to decide on my color pallet. I like to use coolers color generator for this. Once I had my colors, I began to create my buildings.
We were given a list of buildings to create. 4 small “supporting” buildings, 3 medium “generic” buildings, 2 large “interesting” buildings, and 1 skyscraper. I had decided I wanted my skyscraper to have a modern feel, and then created buildings that were a bit more modern to go with it as well. It’s a city that is working towards revitalization.
As I created the buildings I tried to think about the direction of the sun in the final scene and how it might be reflecting on the windows. I also thought about where light might be coming from lights being on inside.
The last step was to layer them together and then reflect that city. I created a gradient on a layer beneath the reflected layer, then used the warp tool to create waves in the lines of the reflected buildings.
The project itself earned the stamp of approval from my daughter and that’s good enough for me.
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