Whit Brachna aka Mr. Blonde Parts 1 & 2

**MassiveDVD** · December 21st, 2007, 04:20 PM

http://store.payloadz.com/str-asp-i....nd-detail.html

and part 2

http://store.payloadz.com/str-asp-i....nd-detail.html

Not long ago Mr. Blonde was a CA member and SCAD student. Then he went to school at the Concept Art Atelier. Now he works at Massive Black while still attending to his classical foundations at the Atelier. Not bad for someone who can't yet legally drink. He's a friendly guy and a humble teacher; this download demonstrates why he deserves all the success he's got coming his way. Hope you enjoy it! As usual, let us know your thoughts.

*Special thanks to Jonah who joined our team and did the bulk of the editing on this one.

"In this download, concept artist Whit Brachna explains how to break down and create an environment one step at a time. Going from thumbnails to a simple 3D model to a final Photoshop render, Whit constructs a unique and detailed piece with ease and creative ingenuity. As he does so, the viewer will witness a display of foundation skills and Photoshop wizardy combined to create an interior environment suitable for industry-level production. .psd, .mov, and several .jpgs included."

ps. No 3D modeling is covered.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kV8AOeME8fo

**Unbreakable** · December 21st, 2007, 04:50 PM

nice Thanks for this Whit and Aaron !! just about to get it.

edit: sorry forgot... Thanks Jonah !!

**Wasker** · December 21st, 2007, 05:22 PM

Wtf, Whit you bastard stop progressing at warp 10. haha just kidding I love this. More speed paint dvds from Massive please!

**thebojan** · December 21st, 2007, 07:28 PM

purchased and downloading, but i can only see part 1?

**Shamagim** · December 21st, 2007, 07:39 PM

Look at that!

Good job Whit

.

**FlyingMilton** · December 21st, 2007, 08:09 PM

Oh god what have I done. I've bought another video.

**MassiveDVD** · December 21st, 2007, 08:39 PM

Part II is up.

http://store.payloadz.com/str-asp-i....nd-detail.html

**Main Loop** · December 21st, 2007, 08:48 PM

damn whit, very cool... didnt realize your skills were so up there.. so that last piece is a paint over the 3d model?

**Jason Manley** · December 21st, 2007, 09:09 PM

great work man...totally pro. Downloading now.

Jason

**Idiot Apathy** · December 21st, 2007, 09:14 PM

Damn dude! Movin' on up!

I feel sorry for the poor bastard who has to go up against you in the lms!

**Burtzum** · December 21st, 2007, 10:09 PM

Nice thumbnails. I think my favorite part of the finished piece is actually the lights hanging from the ceiling, just the way they're painted. Thats what I love about Whit's stuff, every little object or inch of the painting is interesting by itself and fun to check out. Probably comes from all that abstract stuff he used to do. I would have made those lights really friggen boring looking.

I've tried painting over a 3D model ummm... once. And was put off by not being able to get rid of the 3D feel. I'll have to give it another go.

**Victor B** · December 21st, 2007, 11:05 PM

Sweet I'm off to purchase/download this! any chance of seeing Andrews before new years? In any case A large thank you to all involved, getting this stuff done and out durring the holidays must be quiet a task. Much love Massive Black.

**FlyingMilton** · December 22nd, 2007, 02:05 AM

Wow I really wasn't a fan of it at first but something Whit said just hit home really hard for me. I guess I'll have to get the second part tomorrow. Turned out excellent. Thank you for this. Please keep the videos coming.

I'd really love to get my hands on Jason's videos as well.

**Jason Manley** · December 22nd, 2007, 02:06 AM

I just watched the first vid. Great job whit! Lots of good info in there...

Not sure on andrews release date..hopefully soon. Keep your eyes peeled. Til then I am on to the second one of whits.

Jason

**BooBerri** · December 22nd, 2007, 04:27 AM

awesome video. I learned a ton. downloading the second one now. looking to the finish!

/doogle

**archipelago** · December 22nd, 2007, 04:42 AM

i just came

**Benjamen Christ** · December 22nd, 2007, 05:50 AM

there is no spoon............................................. ................................

great stuff, mind blown.....nap

**Zaxser** · December 22nd, 2007, 06:19 AM

For part to, I keep getting a 500 error. It downloads well for a long time, stops, I click resume and it starts from scratch. Lather, rinse, repeat. I'm using Mozilla's Down Them All add on and downloaded the first one with no problems.

EDIT: Errrr... happened twice again. It gets to 98% before completely crapping out on me.
EDIT 2: Finally worked. Sorry, but I don't know what would of caused the problem repeatedly.

**steak-tron** · December 22nd, 2007, 02:10 PM

Yay Whit! I'm gonna watch your vid and save padme' with my new paowers

Looks dope dood!

**Jedmo** · December 22nd, 2007, 03:50 PM

One time, Whit touched me in my special place.

And by that, I mean my heart.

Keep on doing right dude.

**janni** · December 22nd, 2007, 04:16 PM

What a GREAT surprise! Will buy and download right after posting!

Keep em coming guys!!

**Unbreakable** · December 22nd, 2007, 05:03 PM

You seem to be a natural when it comes to teaching. Keep up the great work and congrats on all the success!!

**janni** · December 22nd, 2007, 06:05 PM

Ok, bought, downloaded, just watched and LOVED part 1!

Whit goes way beyond just showcasing a process. it was entertaining and educating. Great work everybody involved in this vid! Can't wait to watch part 2.

**Earendil** · December 23rd, 2007, 12:38 AM

Good stuff. I remember seeing his day/night stuff from the Atelier thread. Amazing! Thanks MB! (and Whit!)

**Zaxser** · December 23rd, 2007, 04:15 AM

You know, I haven't touched Photo Shop since I started watching these videos. I haven't looked at painter either, and have barely touched Z Brush, but this video, for some reason, got me to really start on Sketch Up. How do you get lighting to work in that program anyway?

Its cool watching his process for thumbnails as well. My thumbnails are usually more like elaborate gestures. I'm proud of the movement I can instill in them, but they often lack depth. Composition is hit or miss, but Mr Blonde seems to have the same problem. Anyway, he uses these really simple shapes, that work really well in SketchUp.

It'd be a big bonus if you had included the perspective brush and some of the other custom brushes too. Also, Rembrandt made hundreds of self portraits, so I'm highly curious as to which one he is referring to.

**MeTaL-Mike** · December 23rd, 2007, 10:01 AM

wow thanks for this dude. very nice vids. Love the thumb nails part the most from the first one. you have a nice process going on there. Think i'll have a go at environments too.

Keep em comin MB. the vids are really cool and informative.

**romance** · December 24th, 2007, 02:53 PM

I've probably learned more from this video than any other one I've ever watched. Thanks Whit, my next enviro is dedicated to you. See you in Seattle you sexy bitch.

**archipelago** · December 26th, 2007, 12:01 PM

i loved the vids

**Benjamen Christ** · December 26th, 2007, 11:13 PM

almost end of month, need more videos! are you waiting till next month to release the rest?

**GriNGo** · December 29th, 2007, 04:05 PM

It's already a week later after posting part 2, but you still haven't updated Mr Blonde's section over at the http://dvd.massiveblack.com/downloads.html with a Buy Part Two button. I just purchased all the vids, except that part two... because of the lack of that info/button in that site. If I didn't bother to check this forum, maybe I wouldn't have even known that part 2 was already available. Guess I'll buy it tomorrow (after downloading the rest of the vids), but i think you should take care in putting that little button there, for the sake of those who don't use the forums as much.

eitherway, thanks MB for making these videos available! I'll be looking forward to watching them.