Create real-time water effects

REFERENCE PHOTO My photo shows a small hamlet nestling in the Yorkshire Dales in England. My inspiration was the sun catching on the stonework and slopes, contrasting with the dark storm cloud above.

REFERENCE PHOTO My photo shows a small hamlet nestling in the Yorkshire Dales in England. My inspiration was the sun catching on the stonework and slopes, contrasting with the dark storm cloud above.

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You will learn How to create the effect of a drop of water using a five-step guide To know your subject by careful observation To recreate different shapes and lighting I have a photo of a rose with r

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Art director Matt Sanz walks through his process for speedily rendering video game concepts with a classic comic look